Nationality: British

Born 1959, Malaysia. Lives and Works in London.

Gatfield is, save for the guiding influence of some enlightened art teachers at school, entirely self-taught. Now living in London, there still lingers in his canvases a childhood fascination with the startling vegetation of the tropics, yet the world he now describes is one completely of his own invention.

Related link: www.rupertgatfield.com


Awards

1997		Manchester Academy of Fine Arts, First Prize and secondary award
1992		Bordeaux Salon D'Hiver, Grands Prix

Residencies

1994

Millay Colony for the Arts, USA

Solo Exhibitions:

2007		Six Months in the Beautiful Chaos, John Martin Gallery, London
2004		Shadow Gardens, John Martin Chelsea, London
2002		Carbonsync, John Martin Gallery, London
1996		Beaux Art Gallery, Bath
1993		Konicus Gallery, Bristol
1986		Danziger Metcalf Gallery, London

Group Exhibitions:

2008		Take Your Seats: Charity Auction, Chelsea Arts Club, London
		London Art Fair, John Martin Gallery, London
2007		Art London, John Martin Gallery, London
2006		Into the Jungle - A Homage to Rousseau, John Martin Gallery, London
		New Year Exhibition, John Martin Gallery, London
2000		Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, London
1999		Pastel Society Annual Open, Mall Galleries, London
1998		Short List of 80 for Jerwood Painting Prize
		Manchester Academy for Fine Arts Open
		Royal West of Englad Academy Annual Open, Bristol
1997		New Art Center, Boston, USA
		Beaux Art Gallery, Group Exhibition, London
1996		Royal Academy summer Exhibition, London
		Biennial D'Alcoi, Spain
		National Print Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
1993		Bordeaux, Salon D'Hiver, France
		Le Rire Bleu Figeac, France
1989		Royal Overseas League, London
1987		Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, London