Elliot Minor

The Artist:

My focus is on creating abstract and minimalist paintings that explore the relationship between colour, form, and space. I believe that by simplifying the elements in a painting, I can create a more powerful and emotive composition. My goal is to create work that is visually striking, yet also thought-provoking and open to interpretation. The minimalism in my paintings is not a lack of content, but rather a way to distill the most essential elements, leaving room for the viewer to find their own meaning and connection to the work. My abstract paintings are a reflection of my innermost thoughts and feelings, and I hope that they can evoke a similar response in those who view them.  

In my work, I strive to push the boundaries of traditional painting techniques, experimenting with different mediums and textures to create a sense of depth and movement. I find inspiration in both the built environment and the natural world, as well as in the work of other artists past and present.

My process is intuitive, starting with a basic idea or feeling and allowing the painting to evolve organically. I often work in layers, building up the surface of the canvas with multiple applications of paint. This allows me to create a sense of depth and movement, as well as to incorporate unexpected elements into the composition. 

Overall, my work is a reflection of my ongoing exploration of the fundamental elements of painting and my desire to create work that is both visually striking and emotionally resonant. 

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Elliot received a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from the Manchester School of Art and studied architecture at the Manchester School of Architecture. He exhibits his work frequently within London and the UK. His work can be found in private collections in Europe and the U.S, and also in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures department, University of Manchester.

In August, 2021, he completed a large mural for the entrance to Bonhams Auction House, situated on New Bond Street in the heart of London.

“Elliot Minor is a young and exciting artist who we are very happy to exhibit. We won't bang on in extravagant hyperbole about his ability - see for yourself at the Fair”

Nicholas Bowlby Fine Art - Affordable Art Fair, Battersea October 2021

Collections

Islander Resort, Florida Keys, United States

Bonhams, New Bond Street, London - Commissioned Mural

Included in Private Collections throughout Europe and USA

University of Manchester, School of Arts Languages and Cultures

'New This Week' October 2018- Chief Curator, Rebecca Wilson

Saatchi Art Artist in 'One to Watch' series- November 2016

Included artist in Saatchi Art Catalogue Editions:

Fall 2016- Vol. 1
Fall 2016- Vol. 2
Spring 2016- Vol. 2
Spring 2016

Exhibitions

BEAT, Ealing Arts Trail, West London Art Factory, September 2023

Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, London, October 2022 - Nicholas Bowlby Fine Art

BEAT, Ealing Arts Trail, West London Art Factory, September 2022

Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, London, 21-24th October 2021 - Nicholas Bowlby Fine Art

West London Art Factory, Open Studios Event (BEAT), September 2021

Commissioned Mural for Bonhams Auctioneers, New Bond Street, London, August 2021

The Auction Collective, The Spring Auction 2020 - Annual Auction of Contemporary Art, London, 28th March 2020

Response to ‘The Waste Land’, East Lodge Gallery, Leamington Spa, November 2018

Annual Open Paintings & Illustrations Exhibition, East Lodge Gallery, Leamington Spa, October 2018

Slate Art Gallery Winter Exhibition 2017, Leamington Spa

China International Synaesthesia Art Exhibition and Symposium, Touring 2016

Luminaire Arts Showroom Gallery Launch Event, Grosvenor Pl, London, March 2016

Manchester School of Art Degree Show, June 2015

The Reason I am Here, Is This Reason Here, Holden Gallery, Manchester School of Art, March 2015

IST KUNST ISM, Federation House, Manchester, Jan 2015

Salon des Refusés 2014, London

MadLabs Group Exhibition, Manchester, 2014

( Marzia Frozen Gallery, Berlin, Fall/Winter 2013)

Threadneedle Prize for Painting and Sculpture 2013 - Shortlisted

Weston Park Graduate Exhibition 2013

Radcliffe and Newlands London Open Art Exhibition 2012

Manchester Art Group Exhibition 2012  

Education:

BA (Hons) Fine Art 2012-2015, Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University

BA (Hons) Architecture, 2011-2012, Manchester School of Architecture, University of Manchester/Manchester Metropolitan University