Herald
Explore Herald’s work at Sharing Is Caring, a group exhibition in partnership with University College London Hospitals Arts & Heritage from 22 November - 5 February. Find out more about the exhibition at The Street Gallery of UCLH.
“I like finding out about the people I draw and why they are famous. The people inspire me”
Herald creates vibrant and visually striking portraits using oil pastels. Focussing on people as the subjects of his work, creating portraits allows him to learn about others and the people he chooses to depict; Herald will start by researching the life of his subject and their significance, with a particular focus on important figures in the Black community and in Black history. As a black artist, showing respect to other black people whilst highlighting Black history and helping create equality is highly important to Herald, as well as the Artbox community.
Herald has been subtly overlaying text on his images using transfer mono-print methods, supplementing his visual storytelling with glimpses of information about the lives his figures led, and their importance to history.
Herald was commissioned to create an album cover for a contemporary musical artist, combining his interest in both art and music. He enjoyed this challenge, and is hopeful that his art will reach wider audiences and contribute to growing inclusivity within the creative arts.
Original Art:
Featured:
Herald in the studio:
48 × 32cm
Oil pastel on card