Mr Mead is a Bristol based fine artist and illustrator who admires the surreal and otherworldly sides of art. He is a traditional artist working in pen and ink mediums, often applying his practice to large scale character based pieces on reclaimed wood.

Mead’s terror and intrigue for animals dressed as humans stems from his memories of Reginald Mills’ 1976 ballet film, “The Tales of Beatrix Potter”. Deciding to embrace his fear Mead has recently found a passion for more the traditional artistic techniques and has developed his ink based style to create dark inhuman characters blending the animal, human and mechanic, a super species he nicknames ‘Bio-Mechanical Anthropomorphism’.

Mr Mead’s practice is inspired by artists such as Koji Morimoto, Remi Wyart and Shaun Tan. He is also highly influenced by the surrealist American contemporary art scene.

Working from the eminent Jamaica Street Studios in Stokes Croft, Bristol, Mr Mead is constantly working on new ideas, folk tales, album covers, poster designs and a never ending collection of characters – contact the gallery if you would be interested in commissioning or collaborating on a project.

Mr Mead launched a new edition of playing cards each adorned with one of his characters in April 2011. To find out more about this project see:- Dark Suits

Interviews with Mr Mead:-

Crack magazine:-

http://www.youlovecrack.com/article/300/mr-mead

International Art Consultants Coates and Scarry:-

http://coatesandscarry.com/mr-mead/

Eyezine Magazine:-

www.­eyezine.­co.­uk/­a/­arts/­Five-­Minutes-­With-­Mr-­Mead-­283.­html

Antlers represents  a catalogue of Mr Mead’s  of original works. To find out what is available and to arrange a private viewing call Jack on 07780503180.