Glowing Places

Tom says: "Love the colour palette in this panorama 'Glowing Places'; the pinks and peaches complimented by the earthy taupes and smokey greys as nightfall descends over our capital. I really enjoy creating my nighttime compositions, the sparkle and glitter, the overall sense of drama - looking for the odd bit of collage that mimics the glow of a building or street lamp reflection. The animal kingdom is also an ongoing theme in my cityscapes - if you look hard enough - you'll find a couple of swans, a parade of giraffes, a relaxed cat, and most of a chihuahua. The urban jungle."

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"Being challenged daily and discovering new and exciting ways of pushing boundaries keeps me motivated. My mixed media landscapes have something to say, which I like to express with collage and typography."

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Butler creates this narrative with an expert use of characterisation; the people that occupy his scenes, a stylised representation of society that has often been compared to L.S. Lowry, are complemented and modernised with Butler’s collages.His inclusion of newspaper text, slogans, statements or a single word, adds a depth and intrigue that keeps the audience hooked.This murmur from the artist, a quiet commentary accompanying the scene itself can be likened to the hum of the city, the gentle chatter of a metropolis. With this, Butler brings an essence of the City onto our walls and into our homes.