"I make paintings that depict landscapes of an expansive, man-made world. I'm not sure which I find more exciting - the abstract constructions around us, or the figures that inhabit them. It's the relationship between the person and the structure that makes the image come alive. I am interested in the massive structures of architecture and machinery around us, and the way man relates to them.
Amongst these domineering structures, human figures negotiate their everyday lives. They are part of the scene rather than the focus of it. Sometimes they are purposefully vulnerable. Mostly, they are purposefully insignificant. My protagonists can be down-at-heel, but I hope their presence transcends into something more significant. The people in the images are waiting to move on. I hope they can share that moment of contemplation with the viewer.
My paintings reference a painting tradition of depicting people living and working in the town and its suburbs. The ambivalence of this relationship between the city and her inhabitants seems as relevant as ever. The still image, be it through painting or photography can capture this instant, giving weight to a moment and sense of place.
I keep returning to certain scenes in my work - fountains, building sites, places of work, allotments and travel hubs. For me, these are place of transition, alluding to the life-long journey and the destination that is always just out of sight."
Imogen Perkin
EXHIBITION RECORD:
“Changing the Discourse” Haus a Rest zine
“Tea and Friendship” Pop up Space, Mare St, Hackney 2024
“Miniatures Revisited” Cupola Gallery, Sheffield 2024
“Abacus” online exhibition Fresh Salad Arts 2023
Featured Artist D31 Gallery Doncaster 2023
“A Slash of Blue” Gerald Moore Gallery, SE9 2023
Teesside Printing Prize 22 2023
1st Prize winner Summer Exhibition D31Gallery, Doncaster 2022
“Living with the Past” Cupola Gallery, Sheffield 2022
“Janus Revisited” Cupola Gallery, Sheffield 2022
The New Light Prize Exhibition: Scarborough Art Gallery, Tullie House, Carlisle, The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle upon Tyne, and Bankside Gallery, London. 2020-2021
Leeds Summer Group Show online exhibition 2021
“Art_Love” online magazine 2021
“Jungle” online exhibition katmapped .org 2021
“Inner – City Out of Place” online exhibition curated by Lois Emma Harkin 2020
“To Portray or To Portrait” online exhibition, Rooftop Arts Centre, Corby 2020
Bath Society of Artists online exhibition, Victoria Art Gallery, Bath, 2020
“Transitions – Seen Unseen” a touring exhibition questioning our preconceived ideas around migration. Commissioned by the London Methodist Church in conjunction with Applecart Arts 2019
“Art at the Bridge#8” 9 month exhibition at Tower Bridge Engine Rooms 2017
“The Art of Caring” Arts Project Space St Pancras Hospital, London 2016, 2017, 2018
“Diversity” exhibition The Conference Centre Gallery St Pancras Hospital , London 2017
United Society of Artists Annual Members Exhibition, Bankside Gallery London 2016 ,2014 ,2013
“Process and Preparation” Stone Space Gallery, Leytonstone 2016
“Prints and Plates” Cupola Gallery, Sheffield 2015
Lauderdale House Open Photographic Highgate, London 2015, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2000
“Summer Exhibition” Hertford Theatre, courtesy Courtyard Arts Hertford 2015
“Places of Transition” Solo Show Artistsmeet Gallery, Rickmansworth 2015
"Scenes From Everyday" Solo Show Courtyard Arts, Hertford 2014
The Ludlow Open 2013
"Monomania", Cupola Gallery, Sheffield 2013
"Cities-All Dimensions" Tokarska Gallery, London E17 2013
"Metropolis" at Lauderdale House, Highgate, with Juxtaposed Gallery 2013
"Urban" Cupola Gallery, Sheffield 2012
