Steve Montgomery’s paintings do away with the idea of dusty canvases roped off in sterile galleries. Dauntingly oppressive in tone more often than not, his work is nonetheless also very tactile (a result of using an ‘impasto‘ technique, which lays on paint thickly enough to see the knife and brush strokes) and he’s chosen informal spaces like Bakewell Arts and Design Centre over more sterile backdrops. “Given that a lot of my work is very heavily impastoed, people just can’t help touch the paintings, which helps people engage with my stuff…” Says Steve, and his Digital Entrepreneurs designed website has been put together to showcase this touchability with a luxurious close up of one of his most rugged works forming a horizon above the main gallery content.
The site also offers the opportunity to watch the many videos Steve’s put together which offer insight into his work, as well as find out more about future projects, including an ambitious anti war triptych and forthcoming exhibitions. Clients can also reach Steve directly via the site’s contact form to discuss comissions and shows. Click here to visit.
