Cityscape Canvas Art by Kris Hardy
The first show for Kris will be in Cobham in Surry where he is due to produce two canvas art pieces for the living room/dining room. It is anticipated that he will also be supplying the Taunton show two weeks later.
Unlike many of the suppliers to the show, Kris will be producing his artwork in real time within the 60 minutes. He is due to be painting under a canopy outside. The colour pallet will be given to him by the show’s designer which in the case of the Cobham show will be Derek Taylor. Derek will advise Kris on the colour scheme so his artwork can complement the decor. He is due to be interviewed regarding the work he is supplying by Terri Dwyer, the shows presenter. Kris is hoping this fantastic opportunity will showcase his art to a wider audience. Launched in 2004, 60 Minute Makeover is a very popular daytime, reality television show on ITV aired at 2.00pm until 3.00pm. The designers and crew makeover four rooms in each house as a surprise for a nominated owner or resident. At the end of the show, the revamped rooms are revealed to the deserving person.
It has been a very exciting year for Kris so far not just in the form of 60 Minute Makeover but in May he exhibited at Grand Designs Live at London Excel. Kris had the idea of actually painting whilst on his stand which made for a very productive and effective show and achieving a high number of commissions.
Kris is a graduate of the University of Huddersfield and the Royal College of Art where he completed a 2 year MA in 2002. He has been producing contemporary canvas art since graduating and has exhibited work in various exhibitions, show homes, bars and salons around the UK and abroad, working with a number of interior designers to supply art work to them. Since 2003 he has exhibited his work in over 20 John Lewis department stores, primarily in London.
The launch of his website in 2006, http://www.krishardy.com, has enabled him to have a travelling portfolio of his past, latest, bespoke and John Lewis work. Incorporating an ecommerce system, his work to be purchased online delivered to anywhere in the world.
The very contemporary approach he takes with his canvas artwork style and his attitude to artist - client relations is refreshing. The approach he takes with his work is to produce high quality, original acrylic-on-canvas paintings that complement the client’s interior. All artwork is painted to order by kris himself and comes in standard sizes depending on the painting format. The refreshing approach is highlighted greatly by his comment "I am more than happy to do bespoke sizes and colours, as I believe if you want a piece of art for a specific space then you should not have to compromise".
For further information relating to ordering and for his full online portfolio, go to http://www.krishardy.com
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