MARC GOODERHAM

Marc Gooderham finds an attractive melancholy in street corners and houses that exist within the urban landscape. Where we may pass by without a second glance, he is drawn to the unique architecture of the city, capturing the singular beauty found in buildings from another time as modern life continues to evolve around them.

 

Capturing scenes that hold an almost cinematic quality. Buildings take centre stage, offering a glimpse into empty rooms through curtain-less windows, evoking a sense of loneliness that is inherent in any large city. But the stillness of his work also invites contemplation – of the lives once lived here and the new lives that continue to do so.

 

Preliminary sketches are made on location. These drawings are then worked into larger paintings on canvas, wood panels and paper. His paintings were featured in a recent Sky Arts edition of Inside Art. The episode profiled the work of the East London Group. 

Marc is a member of The Society of Graphic Fine Art - founded in 1919, which is recognised as the only foundation in the UK dedicated to drawing.