Patrick Simkins

A British artist, Patrick currently works from his studio in Paris.

Patrick's work is part of private collections around the world, notably the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Finland, the US and Australia. Group exhibitions include the London Contemporary Art Prize finalists' exhibition, ING Discerning Eye (an invited artist), the London Art Fair, and twice a finalist of the UK National Open Art competition. Solo exhibitions include Galerie Espace, Paris; BBK Oldenburg Gallery, Germany; and Langton Street Gallery, London Patrick has presented his interactive performances at venues such as the Lyric Theatre, London and the Palais des Beaux Arts in Lille, France.

On Rise Art you can find Patrick's most recent, ongoing series, "Wild Garden". The series alludes to our paradoxical relationship with nature—when should it be left to run wild, and to what extent should we intervene? The series also mirrors the beginning of a journey in raising a child. The flower is very much a metaphor for a child, exploring how best to nurture a child's potential, much like tending to a delicate plant.

The series includes examples of Patrick's unique three-dimensional paintings. By cutting up and collaging together a selection of his older paintings, he creates beautifully intricate still life paintings to talk about nature and rebirth.

See Patrick's 'Studio Diary' section to watch videos moving around the 3D works to fully appreciate the detail that Patrick achieves.