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| birth_name = Joseph Patrick Simpson
| birth_name = Joseph Patrick Simpson
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|04|05|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|05|04|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Lancaster, England]]
| birth_place = [[Lancaster, England]]
| nationality = [[United Kingdom|British]]
| nationality = [[United Kingdom|British]]
| field = [[photorealistic]] painter, visual artist,
| field = [[Photorealistic]] painter, visual artist,
| training = [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]], [[University of Leeds]],
| training = [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]], [[University of Leeds]],
| website = [http://www.joe-simpson.co.uk/ Official website]
| website = [http://www.joe-simpson.co.uk/ Official website]
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'''Joe Simpson''' (born 4 May 1984) is an [[England|English]] figurative [[Painting|painter]] based in [[London]]. His work is influenced by [[cinematography]] to create frozen scenes detached from a wider context. His work has been shown internationally, including venues such as [[National Portrait Gallery, London|The National Portrait Gallery]], [[The Royal Albert Hall]], [[British House of Commons|House of Commons]], Air Gallery, The Hospital (Covent Gardens) and [[Manchester Art Gallery]].
'''Joe Simpson''' (born 4 May 1984) is an [[England|English]] figurative [[Painting|painter]] based in [[London]]. His work is influenced by [[cinematography]] to create frozen scenes detached from a wider context. His work has been shown internationally, including in the [[National Portrait Gallery, London|National Portrait Gallery]], [[The Royal Albert Hall]], [[British House of Commons|House of Commons]], Air Gallery, The Hospital (Covent Gardens) and [[Manchester Art Gallery]].


In 2009 Simpson’s first major exhibition ‘Almost There’ launched. Simpson collaborated with twelve bands and solo artists (including [[The Miserable Rich]], [[Nizlopi]], The Voluntary Butler Scheme, [[New Cassettes]] and Jose Vanders) to create a series of paintings that have an accompanying original soundtrack. Each painting had a song written specifically for that piece, inspired by the scene and composed to complement the mood of the image. The paintings were exhibited with headphones beside them, so that you could simultaneously listen to the music and view the image. The visual and audio components come together to create one new piece of art.
In 2009 Simpson’s first major exhibition ‘Almost There’ launched. Simpson collaborated with twelve bands and solo artists (including [[The Miserable Rich]], [[Nizlopi]], The Voluntary Butler Scheme, [[New Cassettes]] and Jose Vanders) to create a series of paintings that have an accompanying original soundtrack. Each painting had a song written specifically for that piece, inspired by the scene and composed to complement the mood of the image. The paintings were exhibited with headphones beside them, so that you could simultaneously listen to the music and view the image. The visual and audio components come together to create one new piece of art.


In 2011 Simpson produced a series of portraits of famous musicians, with subject including [[Brandon Flowers]], [[Mark Ronson]], [[Ezra Koenig]] ([[Vampire Weekend]]), [[Maxi Jazz]] ([[Faithless]]), [[Paloma Faith]], Matt Berninger ([[The National (band)|The National]]), Sam Beam ([[Iron & Wine]]) and [[Jamie Cullum]]. The exhibition launched in a pop up in Soho and then was displayed as a solo exhibition at [[The Royal Albert Hall]]. Simpson's portrait of [[Maxi Jazz]] ([[Faithless]]) was shortlisted for the [[BP Portrait Award]] and exhibited at [[National Portrait Gallery, London|The National Portrait Gallery]].
In 2011 Simpson produced a series of portraits of famous musicians,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-10-14|title=Musician Portraits - Joe Simpson's paintings of rock stars|url=https://www.nme.com/photos/musician-portraits-joe-simpson-s-paintings-of-rock-stars-1405918|access-date=2021-07-21|website=NME|language=en-GB}}</ref> with subject including [[Brandon Flowers]], [[Mark Ronson]], [[Ezra Koenig]] ([[Vampire Weekend]]),<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-02-23|title=Ezra Koenig, Matt Berninger, Sam Beam Immortalized in Oil Paintings|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/41657-ezra-koenig-matt-berninger-sam-beam-immortalized-in-oil-paintings/|access-date=2021-07-21|website=Pitchfork|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Maxi Jazz]] ([[Faithless]]), [[Paloma Faith]], Matt Berninger ([[The National (band)|The National]]), Sam Beam ([[Iron & Wine]]) and [[Jamie Cullum]]. The exhibition launched in a pop up in Soho and then was displayed as a solo exhibition at [[The Royal Albert Hall]]. Simpson's portrait of [[Maxi Jazz]] ([[Faithless]]) was shortlisted for the [[BP Portrait Award]] and exhibited at [[National Portrait Gallery, London|The National Portrait Gallery]].


His next major series of paintings was titled 'Across America' and depicted scenes from the artist's trip in the United States. The paintings were exhibited at [[Reuben Colley Fine Arts]] in Birmingham in 2013.
His next major series of paintings was titled 'Across America' and depicted scenes from the artist's trip in the United States. The paintings were exhibited at [[Reuben Colley Fine Arts]] in Birmingham in 2013.


Since 2014 Simpson has been working on a new project entitled 'Act', where he is painting a series of British actors in their dream role. He is asking each actor, 'what role have you always wanted to play but have never got the chance?' and then he creates a narrative painting depicting them playing that part. These roles maybe from scripts that never got made, or characters from novels or plays that they would love to play, or any other interpretations of the question. So far he has painted [[Paddy Considine]], [[Warwick Davis]], [[Michael Sheen]], [[Olivia Colman]] and [[Matt Lucas]] for the series.
Since 2014 Simpson has been working on a new project entitled 'Act',<ref>{{Cite news|last=Singh|first=Anita|date=2020-01-04|title=Eleanor Tomlinson as Steve McQueen: stars pose for paintings in their dream roles|language=en-GB|work=The Telegraph|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/01/04/eleanor-tomlinson-steve-mcqueen-stars-pose-paintings-dream-roles/|access-date=2021-07-21|issn=0307-1235}}</ref> where he is painting a series of British actors in their dream role.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Miller|first=Corazon|date=2020-01-13|title=Olivia Colman, Matt Lucas and John Simm in 'dream' show|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/futurelondon/culturecity/olivia-colman-matt-lucas-and-john-simm-featured-in-art-show-painted-in-their-dream-roles-a4333136.html|access-date=2021-07-21|website=www.standard.co.uk|language=en}}</ref> He is asking each actor, 'what role have you always wanted to play but have never got the chance?' and then he creates a narrative painting depicting them playing that part. These roles may be from scripts that never got made, or characters from novels or plays that they would love to play, or any other interpretations of the question. So far he has painted [[Paddy Considine]], [[Warwick Davis]], [[Michael Sheen]], [[Olivia Colman]], Eleanor Tomlinson{{citation needed|date=July 2021}} and [[Matt Lucas (comedian)|Matt Lucas]] for the series.


<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Joe_Simpson_Painting.jpg|Oil on Canvas 2007
Image:Joe_Simpson_Painting.jpg|Oil on Canvas 2007
</gallery>
</gallery>

==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.joe-simpson.co.uk Joe Simpson Official Website]
*[http://www.joe-simpson.co.uk Joe Simpson Official Website]
*[http://www.nme.com/photos/musician-portraits---joe-simpsons-paintings-of-rock-stars/249522/1/1 NME - Joe Simpson's Paintings of Rock Stars]
*[https://www.nme.com/photos/musician-portraits---joe-simpsons-paintings-of-rock-stars/249522/1/1 NME - Joe Simpson's Paintings of Rock Stars]
*[http://pitchfork.com/news/41657-ezra-koenig-matt-berninger-sam-beam-immortalized-in-oil-paintings/ Pitchfork Review 'Ezra Koenig, Matt Berninger, Sam Beam Immortalized in Oil Paintings' 2011]
*[https://pitchfork.com/news/41657-ezra-koenig-matt-berninger-sam-beam-immortalized-in-oil-paintings/ Pitchfork Review 'Ezra Koenig, Matt Berninger, Sam Beam Immortalized in Oil Paintings' 2011]
*[http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2011/02/artists-creates-oil-paintings-of-iron-wines-sam-be.html Paste Magazine 'Artist Creates Oil Paintings of Iron & Wine, The National, Vampire Weekend' 2011]
*[https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2011/02/artists-creates-oil-paintings-of-iron-wines-sam-be.html Paste Magazine 'Artist Creates Oil Paintings of Iron & Wine, The National, Vampire Weekend' 2011]{{Archive url|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130204012553/https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2011/02/artists-creates-oil-paintings-of-iron-wines-sam-be.html|date=2013-02-04}}
*[http://blog.topman.com/2011/10/musician-portraits-by-joe-simpson.html Topman Contribute - Musician Portraits by Joe Simpson]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20111222095913/http://blog.topman.com/2011/10/musician-portraits-by-joe-simpson.html Topman Contribute - Musician Portraits by Joe Simpson]
*[http://www.londonconfidential.co.uk/Arts-and-Entertainment/Art/Dont-Stop-The-Music]
*[https://archive.today/20130421072525/http://www.londonconfidential.co.uk/Arts-and-Entertainment/Art/Dont-Stop-The-Music]
*[http://www.undertheradarmag.com/news/popular_musicians_and_songwriters_become_oil_paintings Under The Radar 'Popular Musicians and Songwriters Become Oil Paintings' 2011]
*[http://www.undertheradarmag.com/news/popular_musicians_and_songwriters_become_oil_paintings Under The Radar 'Popular Musicians and Songwriters Become Oil Paintings' 2011]
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/content/articles/2009/01/21/210109_almost_there_feature.shtml BBC Manchester Feature 2009]
*[https://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/content/articles/2009/01/21/210109_almost_there_feature.shtml BBC Manchester Feature 2009]

*[http://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/449850/Painter-makes-celebs-dreams-come-true 'Your art's desire: Painter who makes celebs' dreams come true' Daily Star 23 June 2015]
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Latest revision as of 23:31, 1 November 2024

Joe Simpson
Born
Joseph Patrick Simpson

(1984-05-04) 4 May 1984 (age 40)
Lancaster, England
NationalityBritish
EducationB.A., University of Leeds,
Known forPhotorealistic painter, visual artist,
WebsiteOfficial website

Joe Simpson (born 4 May 1984) is an English figurative painter based in London. His work is influenced by cinematography to create frozen scenes detached from a wider context. His work has been shown internationally, including in the National Portrait Gallery, The Royal Albert Hall, House of Commons, Air Gallery, The Hospital (Covent Gardens) and Manchester Art Gallery.

In 2009 Simpson’s first major exhibition ‘Almost There’ launched. Simpson collaborated with twelve bands and solo artists (including The Miserable Rich, Nizlopi, The Voluntary Butler Scheme, New Cassettes and Jose Vanders) to create a series of paintings that have an accompanying original soundtrack. Each painting had a song written specifically for that piece, inspired by the scene and composed to complement the mood of the image. The paintings were exhibited with headphones beside them, so that you could simultaneously listen to the music and view the image. The visual and audio components come together to create one new piece of art.

In 2011 Simpson produced a series of portraits of famous musicians,[1] with subject including Brandon Flowers, Mark Ronson, Ezra Koenig (Vampire Weekend),[2] Maxi Jazz (Faithless), Paloma Faith, Matt Berninger (The National), Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) and Jamie Cullum. The exhibition launched in a pop up in Soho and then was displayed as a solo exhibition at The Royal Albert Hall. Simpson's portrait of Maxi Jazz (Faithless) was shortlisted for the BP Portrait Award and exhibited at The National Portrait Gallery.

His next major series of paintings was titled 'Across America' and depicted scenes from the artist's trip in the United States. The paintings were exhibited at Reuben Colley Fine Arts in Birmingham in 2013.

Since 2014 Simpson has been working on a new project entitled 'Act',[3] where he is painting a series of British actors in their dream role.[4] He is asking each actor, 'what role have you always wanted to play but have never got the chance?' and then he creates a narrative painting depicting them playing that part. These roles may be from scripts that never got made, or characters from novels or plays that they would love to play, or any other interpretations of the question. So far he has painted Paddy Considine, Warwick Davis, Michael Sheen, Olivia Colman, Eleanor Tomlinson[citation needed] and Matt Lucas for the series.

  • Oil on Canvas 2007
    Oil on Canvas 2007

References

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  1. ^ "Musician Portraits - Joe Simpson's paintings of rock stars". NME. 14 October 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Ezra Koenig, Matt Berninger, Sam Beam Immortalized in Oil Paintings". Pitchfork. 23 February 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  3. ^ Singh, Anita (4 January 2020). "Eleanor Tomlinson as Steve McQueen: stars pose for paintings in their dream roles". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  4. ^ Miller, Corazon (13 January 2020). "Olivia Colman, Matt Lucas and John Simm in 'dream' show". www.standard.co.uk. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
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