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Gemma Compton is a contemporary artist living and working from Bristol in the UK. She has a First-Class (Hons) degree in fashion design achieved at U.W.E in 2008. She has exhibited her modern memento mori works internationally, from the gallery wall to fashion apparel and large scale murals.
Gemma writes:
'My work always seems to fluctuate between subjects of life and death. I was a passenger in a serious RTA when I was 18. I sustained multiple injuries including breaking my spine and life went on hold for almost a year while I was in recovery. Art and creating became a huge focus for me to deal with what had happened and move forward. Now, over 20 years on I am left with scars and chronic pain but art has become the cornerstone of my life.
'My paintings explore the juxtaposition of the strength and fragility of life. I use motifs such as flowers and insects with short life cycles, and I paint a lot of birds, especially small song birds. Such tenacity in a small creature, it’s desire to survive, the fight or flight is fascinating.'
Gemma also creates art with sculpture and you can find some of her work at
sculpture - Gemma Compton
and some of her projects below and at
projects - Gemma Compton
The Connor Contemporary writes;
Gemma is a standout contemporary artist whose dreamy works fuse nature and symbolism through a bold blend of pop, street, and surreal art. Rich in layers and meaning, her pieces often reveal nearly hidden figures, themes, and narratives that unfold slowly—exploring everything from life and death to the spaces in between—across large-scale murals, oil paintings, and sculptural forms. Gemma also collaborates with the renowned CopyRight, whose work is proudly featured in the gallery.
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