Nigel O'Neill makes abstract paintings which consist of a number vibrant coloured plane. The shape of these planes evokes a perspective and illusionistic space; however, this is undermined by the juxtaposition of different colours. The different edges of this plane are pushed back or forward depending on the colour of each juxtaposed plane. Therefore, seemingly flat shapes appear to twist and flip back on themselves. This achieves a surface, which is simultaneously asserted and denied, undermining any logical or mathematical interpretation of the work. This is complemented by the overall shape of the painting support, giving many opportunities for the interplay of spatially ambiguous planes. Each painting endeavours to achieve a compelling physical presence through its ambiguous internal spatial relationships. To facilitate the many enhancements and transformations to the colour which need to be made during the working process, without destroying the crispness of form or edge, the work is constructed from separate shaped panels of 6mm birchfaced plywood. Each separate colour in the work is painted on a separate panel.

Qualifications: - MA Fine Art CNNA 1984 Goldsmiths College University of London.


He has exhibited widely including The Royal Academy Summer Exhibitions 2008 -2023, Spectrum Fine Art London and many others.He is represented in many collections including Coca Cola,, Paul Smith Ltd,and Derwent London.


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