What I do

 

Most of my paintings start with snapshots or 'stills' grabbed from video. Casual, opportunistic, sometimes clandestine, these sources allow me to capture subjects at off-guard moments, natural and authentic (just as they were); and find imagery where chance elements and imperfections suggest something deeper - Camera Vérité.

I use digital and on-the-canvas processes to respond to subjects found in this way - to the uncontrived 'documentary' qualities of the raw image, together with underlying or implied ideas, references and meanings. 

 

In a process where representation, interpretation, expression and chance interact, each painting is experimental - the outcome uncertain. Most evolve slowly over a number of revisions, often leading me in unexpected directions.

'Earthscape #5 The Bridge' - group exhibition, Brynmor-Jones Gallery

Luc receiving his portrait - 'Luc (un petit poisson, un petit oiseau)'

'Landfall' - seen here in situ - as displayed in the home of owners, D and K Gale

'Enclosure' and 'Earthscape #3' - ERA / National Trust Exhibition 'From the Earth', Nunnington Hall

About me

 

A Fine Art graduate, I began my career in teaching. Later, as Director of a university IT unit,  I was involved in the development of art and digital photography software. Now retired and painting again.

 

Based in the UK, I frequently show paintings in open and group exhibitions and have work in collections in Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Sweden and the UK.

 

​Thanks for looking at my work. I hope you find some interest and enjoyment in it.  

Mick Leetham-Cooper

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