Artist Bio

Aengus Rathbone, an English artist, was born in London in 1972 and is currently based in the same city. Rathbone has a diverse background, having also lived in Denmark and Ireland. As a contemporary painter, he works primarily with oil, acrylic, airbrush on canvas. Rathbone is recognised for bold colours, particularly in the depiction of landscapes. His practice revolves around creating vibrant compositions.

The distinctive characteristics of Rathbone's work lie in his adept use of high-contrast shadows incorporating recurring motifs such as roads, the sea, blue skies, palm trees, and buildings, seamlessly integrated with tropical fauna and flora. This deliberate choice of subject matter aims to convey themes of bliss, escapism, and the allure of dreamlike environments. Rathbone's dedication to portraying these recurring themes reflects a consistent need to provide viewers with a respite from the mundane and dissonant aspects of everyday life.

His works have been featured regularly in showcases such as the Free the Gallery space in Crystal Palace, the Parallax Art Fair in Kensington, and the Art-Love-Life Art Fair in Crystal Palace Park, London. His pieces have found their way into private collections, further attesting to the enduring impact of his bold and evocative artistic expressions.