Harry Brioche was born in the Seychelles in 1965 of Creole and American parentage. He had a wonderful childhood growing up on the island of Mahe. Following the Coup d’etat of 1977, Harry finally resettled in Manchester.
Harry considers himself a self-taught artist despite attending Maidstone College of Art. Following an ultimatum by his college lecturers to conform to the institution’s style and methods of painting or leave, he ultimately decided to go it alone. Harry went on to carve out a highly successful career as an illustrator and graphic designer, working with world renowned brands including Dr Martens, Coca Cola and BAE Systems.
From an early age Harry Brioche was captivated by the drama and beauty of the British sky and landscape. The ever-changing weather patterns and atmospheric conditions, were in sharp contrast to that of the tropical idyll of his youth in the Seychelles. This inspiration at such an early age was, and continues to be, ever-present in his painting.
Talking about his art work Harry states; “The landscape is almost incidental; my main objectives are to try and capture the atmosphere and 'spirit' of a place. Ultimately it is the mood and light within the painting which becomes the central theme. As an artist I paint subjects that inspire me and bring me and, hopefully, others pleasure.”
In addition to Red Rag British Art Gallery, Harry Brioche has also exhibited at other leading British Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Harry Brioche artist studio and, like all Red Rag British art and Contemporary art, it can be shipped worldwide.
Artist Harry Brioche is one of a growing number or artists whose modern art works feature at the Red Rag Gallery in Bath, which also offers an extensive choice of modern art, contemporary sculptures and collectable art prints from other present-day artists. Should you wish to buy or require further information about modern art from Harry Brioche, please email Red Rag Art Gallery or phone us on the number below.
This is the Seascape art page from Red Rag British Art Gallery featuring the best in contemporary British art. Throughout the year Red Rag features British art from artists who specialise in creating fine Seascape paintings. Today is no exception you will find Red Rag British Art Gallery has an extensive collection of Seascape art and paintings by leading contemporary artists.
Human beings have always had an intimate relationship with the water. Given the amount of the earth’s surface which is covered in water and the often unpredictable and life-changing nature of the sea, it is little wonder that seascapes have been such a popular subject for so long and no surprise that seascape paintings have an important place in the history of art.
Seascape paintings have a long history in both the Eastern and Western worlds.The walls of homes have been adorned with seascape paintings since the art of the secular painting first began to overtake religious works in numbers and importance.
As a country with an extensive coastline, paintings of seascapes have always had a special attraction to British artists. All the seascape paintings at Red Rag showcase the talent of British painters and their ability to depict changing light on water and rapidly altering climatic conditions. Many of the British artists who have painted these seascape paintings are also talented landscape painters, or worked in other genres as well as seascapes, such as still life or portraiture.
