Art

Simple Pleasures

Date: Monday, Mar 25 2019 - Wednesday, Mar 27 2019
Venue: Centrespace

Bristol production team Safehouse presents its first exhibition, featuring abstract artist Mr Penfold.

Tim Gresham, aka Mr. Penfold, works across a variety of media from his Bristol-based studio.

The artist’s chosen fields range from explorative, abstract paintings and screen printing to bold, large scale murals and immersive installations. His work with has been exhibited in galleries and institutions globally and he has collaborated with some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Adidas, Nike, Disney, Smirnoff, Stella Artois and Diesel.

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Mr Penfold cites skateboard graphics and Memphis-style furniture, alongside the study of form and colour from artists Tom Wesselmann and pioneer Eduardo Paolozzi from the Pop Art movement, and more recent contemporary artists such as MOMO and KAWS, as some of his influences.

March 25-27, Centrespace, Mon 25 Preview 6-9pm / Tue 26 & Wed 27 10am-5pm. For more info, visit www.inthesafehouse.com/simplepleasures and www.mrpenfold.com

By steve wright, Wednesday, Feb 13 2019

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