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Paul Hobbs
arthobbs@globalnet.co.uk
23 Alvin St. Gloucester GL1 3EH United Kingdom
01452 543 976 Check out the website: www.arthobbs.com
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ARTIST
Paul Hobbs makes both celebratory abstract paintings, and painting and sculpture
that consider contemporary social issues in the light of Biblical values,
and which are deeply informed by his commitment to the Christian faith. These
have included work on the Beatitudes, old age, fatherhood, family issues,
conflict, and famine.
He exhibits in a variety of contexts: galleries, art centres, schools, churches, cathedrals and festivals. These events often involve talks and practical workshops generating discussion on the issues raised in the work.
In 2002 Paul was commissioned, by the retiring Archbishop George Carey, to make a painting on the themes of youth and Christian faith for Lambeth Palace, London.
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BIOGRAPHY
B.A. Hons. in Social & Political Science at Pembroke College, Cambridge University, 1986.
Diploma in Fine Art at The Byam Shaw School of Art, London, 1989.
Art Teacher, Canford School, Dorset, 1989-91.
Art Teacher, Wells Cathedral School, 1992-6.
Making painting & sculpture and leading freelance workshops since 1991.
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SOLO EXHIBITIONS
St.Martin-in-the-Fields, London, 1994.
Coopers Gallery, Bristol Old Vic, 1994.
The Gallery, S. Audley St., London, 1994.
St.Martin-in-the-Fields, London, 1995.
St.Martin-in-the-Fields, London, 1997.
Winchester Cathedral, 1997.
Bath Abbey, 1999.
St.Stephens , Westbourne Park, London 2001.
Gloucester Cathedral, 2002.
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Milton Keynes Exhibition Gallery, 1991.
London Group Open, Barbican, 1992.
Coventry Gallery, London, 1993.
Greenbelt Arts Festival, 1993.
Poole Arts Centre, 1996.
International Arts Festival, Kunming, China, 1999.
Edinburgh City Art Centre, 1999.
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Paul Hobbsart provokes the involvement of the viewer beyond a spectatorial role. It invites you to take a closer look, to get involved, to engage the spirit, to hear the truth about yourself and your world....... Such art engages you, tearing at the heart of your humanity and spiritual values.
Graham Dale, Church of England Newspaper.
The work of Paul Hobbs largely addresses issues of social concern, he utilises everyday items, such as newspaper cuttings, a teddy bear, or a machete, and puts them together in such a way that we are challenged to look at the world anew.
Richard Davey, Church Times.
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For enquiries please contact Paul Hobbs at: 23 Alvin St, Gloucester GL1 3EH