Måske
July – November 2022
Steven Allen
Steven Allen
Date(s):
July - November 2022
Location(s):
Green Door Printmaking Studio
Banks Mill Studios
71 Bridge Street
Derby
DE1 3LB
A collection of work by illustrator and printmaker, Steven Allen. Utilising monoprinting, Steven explores the faces and expressions of people from various times and places; from old photographic collections during the American Wild West, to the Silent Film era of Hollywood.
Exhibiting elements of Film Noir and stark contrasts, the body of work hopes to portray an atmospheric depth to people, as well as an expressive, fluid adaptation of character and personality.
Steven Allen is a freelance Illustrator and Printmaker, originally from Wolverhampton but currently based in Derbyshire.
Coming from a background in Animation, Steven has always been fascinated with the human form and it’s characteristics. Steven focuses primarily on expressions and the portrayal of the individual, observing and studying mannerisms, features and their situations. He draws from both life experiences and imagination when composing his illustrations. Steven would describe his work as a cross between caricature and portraiture.
Understanding the essence of the character, injecting a little humour and slightly exaggerating elements, he strikes a balance between realism and the surreal. Steven often takes enjoyment from the whimsical and bizarre and delights in seeing others’ reactions to his comical take on the everyday.
