Statement: arctoa is a Northumbrian artist who specialisd in abstractions of photography and literature. Drawing from a wide range of influence and inspiration, his work revolved around the aspect of passing time; of dreams; of memory, of loss, and the disassociation of perception and reality therein.
Education & Experience: 2007-2008 - Photographic Assistant, SE Photography Location assistance, Digital processing, Assignment work 2008-2010 - Part-time Student, Newcastle College BTEC National Diploma in Photography, Triple Distinction grade 2012-2013 - Gallery Director, DeviantART Community Volunteer for Abstract and Surreal Photography
Group Exhibitions: February 2009: Up/Down One90 Building, High Holborn, London, UK June 2010: ND Graduate Show Newcastle College, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK June 2011: Northern Aspects Hatton Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK August 2011: Fragments St. Mary's Lighthouse, Whitley Bay, UK November 2011: Northern Vision Great North Museum, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK March 2012: A Collection of Artworks Citibase Building, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK November 2012: An Exhibition of Small Works Great North Museum, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK June 2013: Summer Exhibition Hatton Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK December 2013: Christmas Exhibition of Small Works Great North Museum, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK September 2014: 2014 Exhibition Hatton Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK Articles & Features: June 2007 - deviantART Daily Deviation May 2008 - deviantART Daily Deviation January 2009 - deviantART Daily Deviation November 2009 - Fotoritim Magazine feature November 2010 - deviantART Daily Deviation August 2014 - deviantART Daily Deviation May 2016 - deviantART Daily Deviation Collaborations & Commissions: March 2010: collaboration - Shipwreck/Consequence Work produced in conjunction with Cyril Berthault-Jacquier April 2011: commission: Psy-Chi - 'Chasing The Static' Work used as cover-art by Psy-Chi and Remedy Records April 2013: commission: Dorian Marko - 'Ghost In The Machine' Work used as cover-art and video material by Dorian Marko October 2013: collaboration: Catalept Work invited to dlgrphy project by Farhad Bahram
Hello!
I decided to showcase one of your amazing artworks in my collection of the most inspirational art I come across on DeviantArt.
I'm very grateful that you shared it on here and I'm doing my part to give it more exposure, as it truly deserves it.
https://www.deviantart.com/michaelbilyk/journal/Artistic-Inspiration-Collection-VIII-983723851
Have a wonderful week! 😀
Michael