GeoAbstract

Geometric Abstract Artwork

The majority of Backgroundcamel's work is based on simplifying images, that have been captured with a camera, into shapes. The idea came from trying to visualise 8-bit/Chiptune music by using unnatural colours (to capture the unnatural computer-like sounds) and geometric shapes to breakdown and rebuild an image (much like the retro computer games this style of music is influenced from uses pixels to represent a simpler version of an image).
Some comes from the mind - either influenced by the surroundings of the location the work is designed for or purely from the artist's imagination.
Whichever way the image has been created, the artist sees the work as being made up of pieces - much like a puzzle. If the work has a specific meaning behind it, clues are left for the viewer to try and discover on their own - much like a puzzle.
There is also a range of work based on maps and popular imagery.

Paintings

...and other one-off stills.

Very often unnatural colours on shiny materials.
Although not always the case - just because the style was born from attempting to visualise a specific style of music, doesn't mean it can't waver or evolve.

Bright bold geometric abstract painting on mirror. Using fluorescent colour MTN94 spray paint. Attempt to create Chiptune as an artwork. Backgroundcamel.

Bright bold geometric abstract painting on butler finish aluminium composite. Using fluorescent MTN94 spray paint and POSCA markers. Mental health themes. Attempt to create Chiptune as an artwork. Backgroundcamel.

Geometric abstract artwork on wood effect laminate. Backgroundcamel. Bespoke kitchen art.

Bright bold geometric abstract painting on butler finish aluminium composite. Milton Keynes postcode. MK1. City Centre. Backgroundcamel.

Bright, bold, geometric abstract artwork. MTN94 spray paint. Gold. Fluorescent blue. Black. On grey tile.

Bright bold geometric abstract painting on butler finish aluminium composite. Using fluorescent MTN94 spray paint and POSCA markers. Attempt to create Chiptune as an artwork. London landscape. Backgroundcamel.

Bright bold geometric abstract artwork on paper. Small sketches in fluorescent colours.

Bright bold geometric abstract painting on canvas using fluorescent paint.

Bright bold geometric abstract painting on canvas using fluorescent colours.

Print

...and other multiples/limited editions.

I create more affordable, limited runs of some of my paintings. These are usually on paper, though I have been experimenting with printing on other materials so watch this space!
Some prints may not have a matching painting design, or be a composition variant of one.

NE1 in 21-22 Third Kit Colours - Screen Print

NE1 in 20-21 Third Kit Colours - Screen Print

WDTASTP? in Blue, Red, & Yellow - Screen Print

WDTASTP? in Metallic Blue, Pink, & Yellow - Screen Print

WDTASTP? in Fluorescent Blue, Pink, & Yellow - Screen Print

Digital

Digital work that I have created - either to exist in the digital world or recreated physically (e.g. a digital print).

Can I Get A Connection? - Digital Abstraction - 2021

Self Portrait - Digital Abstraction - 2020

London Landscape - Cropped Digital Abstraction

Nicole Scribble - Digital Abstract Remix

Nowhere Can Compare - Digital Abstract Remix 1

Nowhere Can Compare - Digital Abstract Remix 2

Installation & Site-Specific Work

My installation work is based on the same ideas as the rest of my work. Like music, I aim to create an experience for the viewer. Because where a song is sound that stirs emotions and creates images in the mind, a gig or concert is a totally different experience. An experience that you share with other people. It's a total escape! The loud music and flashing lights making your head spin, the ultimate rush.
I want people to come away from my installation work feeling like they we truly immersed in it. That it made an impact.