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Joseph Gilgun Art

English, b. 1984
Joseph Gilgun is an English actor and producer known for several roles, including that of Vinnie O'Neill in the Sky Max series Brassic, which he also co-created, Marcus in Hollyoaks, Eli Dingle in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, Jamie Armstrong in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street, Woody in the film This Is England (2006) and its subsequent spin-off series, and Rudy Wade in E4's Misfits. From 2016 to 2019, he starred in the AMC television adaptation of the Vertigo comic Preacher as the Irish vampire Cassidy. Growing up in north Lancashire, among the towns that time forgot, Joe did not have a stereotypical journey into the world of art. A short foray onto a fashion course strengthened his artistic instincts as a young man, but the distraction of a career in acting took Joe away from this route for many years, until eventually the stresses of said career pushed him back in. Success in the entertainment industry afforded the privilege of free time. Free time allowed introspection, which led to painting as a method of therapy and self-care. This evolved into a hobby and eventually became an obsession, or is it an addiction? Joe is a self-taught artist. Working from his home studio in Manchester, he explores themes of identity, emotion, society, and the human experience. Drawing from his own personal history and mental health, as well as the shared experiences of the voiceless and invisible living on the streets, Joe continues to discover a haunting beauty in the darkest aspects of the human psyche. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of his work is created using a blend of acrylic, spray paint and charcoal. However, he doesn’t limit himself, sometimes it’s a case of using whatever’s at hand; a splash of tea, a mouthful of spit, on occasion he doesn’t even use a canvas. Art works have been painted on bed sheets due to the times he’s been too anxious to leave the house. Broken gates salvaged from wastelands next to filming locations have also found their way into the collection. Joe has made a conscious effort to find his own method and style through the trial and error of painting. Trying to find his voice before he starts looking, almost out of spite. Though he enjoys the history of art, classic and contemporary, he has far more interest in understanding his own voice before muddying the waters with everything that’s gone before. Joe doesn’t fit any specific artistic mould or adhere to society’s expectations. He paints on instinct and lets others decide the deeper meaning behind his work. Through this process, the art provides a truthful glimpse into soul of Joe Gilgun. More honest than any social media post or interview could ever manage. Given the opportunity to comment on his process, Joe provided this quote: ‘I don’t know what I’m doing’.
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Artist: Joseph Gilgun
Hybrid
Hybrid

Hybrid

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic on patchwork canvas. Bright and colourful abstract painting, part of Joseph Gilgun's spring collection. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art in...

Category

2010s Abstract Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

Red Barrington
Red Barrington

Red Barrington

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic on canvas. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is created using a blend of acrylics, spray paint and charcoal. H...

Category

2010s Abstract Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

Grew Up On That

Grew Up On That

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Joseph Gilgun’s transition from acting to art grew naturally out of the pressures and intensity of his long television career. Best known for creating and starring in Brassic and for...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Church
Church

Church

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic on canvas. Joe is a self-taught artist. Working from his home studio in Manchester, he explores themes of identity, emotion, society, and the human experie...

Category

2010s Abstract Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

Bullets For The Bandolier
Bullets For The Bandolier

Bullets For The Bandolier

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic on patchwork canvas. Unique abstract painting by Joseph Gilgun With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is created u...

Category

2010s Abstract Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Off the Beaten Track

Off the Beaten Track

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic on canvas. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is created using a blend of acrylics, spray paint and charcoal. H...

Category

2010s Contemporary Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

The Curse of a Fit Mum
The Curse of a Fit Mum

The Curse of a Fit Mum

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic paints on canvas. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is created using a blend of acrylics, spray paint and charcoal. However, he doesn’t limit himself, sometimes it’s a case of using whatever’s at hand; a splash of tea, a mouthful of spit, on occasion he doesn’t even use a canvas. "My friends never held back on their desires to order, not cool." Joseph Gilgun Joe doesn’t fit any specific artistic mould or adhere to society’s expectations. He paints on instinct and lets others decide the deeper meaning behind his work. Through this process, the art provides a truthful glimpse into soul of Joe Gilgun...

Category

2010s Surrealist Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

Addict
Addict

Addict

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic paints on canvas. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is created using a blend of acrylics, spray paint and char...

Category

2010s Abstract Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

Kings Gibbet
Kings Gibbet

Kings Gibbet

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic on patchwork canvas. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is created using a blend of acrylics, spray paint and c...

Category

2010s Abstract Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

Mel Fisher
Mel Fisher

Mel Fisher

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic on canvas. Joe doesn’t fit any specific artistic mould or adhere to society’s expectations. He paints on instinct and lets others decide the deeper meaning...

Category

2010s Abstract Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

A Rookery
A Rookery

A Rookery

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original, Acrylic Paints on Cotton Canvas Joe Gilgun is an English actor and producer based in Manchester, best known for his character Vinnie O'Neill in the series Brassic, which he also co-created, and for his character Woody in the film This Is England (2006) and its subsequent spin-off series, he has also played roles in Hollyoaks, Coronation street and E4s Misfits. Joe is a self-taught artist. Working from his home studio in Manchester, he explores themes of identity, emotion, society, and the human experience. Drawing from his own personal history and mental health, as well as the shared experiences of the voiceless and invisible living on the streets, Joe continues to discover a haunting beauty in the darkest aspects of the human psyche. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of his work is created using a blend of acrylic, spray paint and charcoal. However, he doesn’t limit himself, sometimes it’s a case of using whatever’s at hand; a splash of tea, a mouthful of spit, on occasion he doesn’t even use a canvas. Art works have been painted on bed sheets due to the times he’s been too anxious to leave the house. Broken gates salvaged from wastelands next to filming locations have also found their way into the collection. Joe has made a conscious effort to find his own method and style through the trial and error of painting. Trying to find his voice before he starts looking, almost out of spite. Though he enjoys the history of art, classic and contemporary, he has far more interest in understanding his own voice before muddying the waters with everything that’s gone before. There are, however, influences that can’t be avoided. George Condo’s work fascinates him, he paints ‘ordinary people’, though Joe doesn’t believe anyone’s ordinary. He appreciates how Condo captures the chaos of it all. Francesco Goya: Joe is intrigued by ‘The Black Paintings’. Goya resented society, he kept this series in his house and thought no one would ever see. Similar to Joe’s work, he felt almost embarrassed about the art. It was only ever supposed to stay in the safety of his home. Sir Francis Bacon: with a fear of appearing arrogant, Joe doesn’t consider himself to be a fan of Bacon’s work. Though there are similarities in the themes of despair and the lack of romance about the world. Plus, he was terrified of his dad, much like Joe. Despite being the least favourite of his influences, he’s the artist Joe’s talks about most often, which bothers him. George Rowlett: Joe’s a big admirer of the impasto style and the amount of work that goes into completing each piece. Though not a huge fan of landscapes, watching George paint...

Category

2010s Surrealist Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

An Old Friend

An Old Friend

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, Oil on canvas. Artwork is obtained directly from the Artist Studio. Professionally stretched onto a wooden bracket at our Framing company. Exhibited in perfect cond...

Category

2010s Contemporary Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Oil

On A Break
On A Break

On A Break

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original, Acrylic Paints on Cotton Patchwork Joe Gilgun is an English actor and producer based in Manchester, best known for his character Vinnie O'Neill in the series Brassic, which he also co-created, and for his character Woody in the film This Is England (2006) and its subsequent spin-off series, he has also played roles in Hollyoaks, Coronation street and E4s Misfits. Joe is a self-taught artist. Working from his home studio in Manchester, he explores themes of identity, emotion, society, and the human experience. Drawing from his own personal history and mental health, as well as the shared experiences of the voiceless and invisible living on the streets, Joe continues to discover a haunting beauty in the darkest aspects of the human psyche. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of his work is created using a blend of acrylic, spray paint and charcoal. However, he doesn’t limit himself, sometimes it’s a case of using whatever’s at hand; a splash of tea, a mouthful of spit, on occasion he doesn’t even use a canvas. Art works have been painted on bed sheets due to the times he’s been too anxious to leave the house. Broken gates salvaged from wastelands next to filming locations have also found their way into the collection. Joe has made a conscious effort to find his own method and style through the trial and error of painting. Trying to find his voice before he starts looking, almost out of spite. Though he enjoys the history of art, classic and contemporary, he has far more interest in understanding his own voice before muddying the waters with everything that’s gone before. There are, however, influences that can’t be avoided. George Condo’s work fascinates him, he paints ‘ordinary people’, though Joe doesn’t believe anyone’s ordinary. He appreciates how Condo captures the chaos of it all. Francesco Goya: Joe is intrigued by ‘The Black Paintings’. Goya resented society, he kept this series in his house and thought no one would ever see. Similar to Joe’s work, he felt almost embarrassed about the art. It was only ever supposed to stay in the safety of his home. Sir Francis Bacon: with a fear of appearing arrogant, Joe doesn’t consider himself to be a fan of Bacon’s work. Though there are similarities in the themes of despair and the lack of romance about the world. Plus, he was terrified of his dad, much like Joe. Despite being the least favourite of his influences, he’s the artist Joe’s talks about most often, which bothers him. George Rowlett: Joe’s a big admirer of the impasto style and the amount of work that goes into completing each piece. Though not a huge fan of landscapes, watching George paint...

Category

2010s Surrealist Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

A Different Breed
A Different Breed

A Different Breed

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic paints on canvas. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is created using a blend of acrylics, spray paint and char...

Category

2010s Surrealist Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

Razzle
Razzle

Razzle

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic on canvas. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is created using a blend of acrylics, spray paint and charcoal. H...

Category

2010s Abstract Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

The One That Got Away
The One That Got Away

The One That Got Away

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic paints on canvas. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is created using a blend of acrylics, spray paint and charcoal. However, he doesn’t limit himself, sometimes it’s a case of using whatever’s at hand; a splash of tea, a mouthful of spit, on occasion he doesn’t even use a canvas. Joe doesn’t fit any specific artistic mould or adhere to society’s expectations. He paints on instinct and lets others decide the deeper meaning behind his work. Through this process, the art provides a truthful glimpse into soul of Joe Gilgun...

Category

2010s Abstract Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

Worst Bus Stop Imaginable

Worst Bus Stop Imaginable

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original Art by the ever increasingly popular Joseph Gilgun. This artist is taking the artworld by storm with traits of Francis Bacon, albeit in a more quirky fashion we believe this...

Category

2010s Contemporary Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

Turkey Teeth
Turkey Teeth

Turkey Teeth

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is created using a blend of acrylics, spray paint and charcoal. However, he doesn’t limit himself, sometimes it’s a case of using whatever’s at hand; a splash of tea, a mouthful of spit, on occasion he doesn’t even use a canvas. The inspiration for this piece is as follows: "It’s not about pride, but it was around that time. Everyone’s got nice teeth these days." - Joseph Gilgun.

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2010s Surrealist Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

Shepard Fairey
Shepard Fairey

Shepard Fairey

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic on patchwork canvas. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is created using a blend of acrylics, spray paint and c...

Category

2010s Abstract Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Jimmy Take 2
Jimmy Take 2

Jimmy Take 2

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is created using a blend of acrylics, spray paint and charcoal. However, he doesn’t limit himself, sometimes it’s a case of using whatever’s at hand; a splash of tea, a mouthful of spit, on occasion he doesn’t even use a canvas. Joe doesn’t fit any specific artistic mould or adhere to society’s expectations. He paints on instinct and lets others decide the deeper meaning behind his work. Through this process, the art provides a truthful glimpse into soul of Joe Gilgun...

Category

2010s Abstract Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

Battle Of The Eights
Battle Of The Eights

Battle Of The Eights

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic on patchwork canvas. Bright and colourful abstract painting, part of Joseph Gilgun's spring collection. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art in...

Category

2010s Abstract Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

Turkey Teeth
Turkey Teeth

Turkey Teeth

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic paints on cotton patchwork canvas, unframed. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is created using a blend of acr...

Category

2010s Abstract Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

Side Profile
Side Profile

Side Profile

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic on patchwork canvas. Original abstract art by Joseph Gilgun With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is created usin...

Category

2010s Abstract Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

Beach Body
Beach Body

Beach Body

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original unique painting by Joseph Gilgun. Acrylic on canvas With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is created using a blend of acrylics, spr...

Category

2010s Abstract Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

The Price of Happiness Part Two
The Price of Happiness Part Two

The Price of Happiness Part Two

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic paints on canvas. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is created using a blend of acrylics, spray paint and charcoal. However, he doesn’t limit himself, sometimes it’s a case of using whatever’s at hand; a splash of tea, a mouthful of spit, on occasion he doesn’t even use a canvas. "The side effects to my pills. We’ll numb you, but we’ll take your sex drive and occasionally make you want to kill yourself" - Joseph Gilgun

Category

2010s Abstract Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

Character On Its Own 2
Character On Its Own 2

Character On Its Own 2

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic on cardboard canvas. Unique original artwork with lots of character. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is cre...

Category

2010s Surrealist Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic, Cardboard

21 Grams
21 Grams

21 Grams

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic paints on canvas. Unique painting with lots of character, part of Joseph Gilgun's latest collection. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influ...

Category

2010s Abstract Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

Go All The Way
Go All The Way

Go All The Way

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic paints on canvas by Joseph Gilgun With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is created using a blend of acrylics, spra...

Category

2010s Surrealist Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

Nurture
Nurture

Nurture

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, by English actor Joseph Gilgun. Incredible large canvas with lots of character and detail, based around mental health. "Are we all born a blank canvas?" - Joseph ...

Category

2010s Surrealist Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

Work Dreams
Work Dreams

Work Dreams

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic on patchwork canvas. Bright and colourful abstract painting by Joseph Gilgun. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's wo...

Category

2010s Abstract Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

Sport
Sport

Sport

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic paints on canvas by Joseph Gilgun "Playing it safe" - Joseph Gilgun With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is crea...

Category

2010s Surrealist Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

Pigs Free Sausage
Pigs Free Sausage

Pigs Free Sausage

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic on patchwork canvas. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is created using a blend of acrylics, spray paint and c...

Category

2010s Surrealist Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Nonplussed
Nonplussed

Nonplussed

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original, acrylic paints on cotton canvas. Joseph Gilgun is an English actor and producer known for several roles, including that of Vinnie O'Neill in the Sky Max series Brassic, which he also co-created, Marcus in Hollyoaks, Eli Dingle in the ITV soap opera...

Category

2010s Surrealist Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

Character On Its Own 1
Character On Its Own 1

Character On Its Own 1

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic on cardboard canvas. Unique figurative art with lots of character With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is create...

Category

2010s Surrealist Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic, Cardboard

Posh Bank
Posh Bank

Posh Bank

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic paints on canvas. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art influences, most of Joe's work is created using a blend of acrylics, spray paint and charcoal. However, he doesn’t limit himself, sometimes it’s a case of using whatever’s at hand; a splash of tea, a mouthful of spit, on occasion he doesn’t even use a canvas. Joseph Gilgun has filmed six seasons of his hit show BRASSIC [Sky One], which he created, stars in, and co-writes with Danny Brocklehurst. The show was the largest comedy launch for Sky in over 10 years and he’s received 3 BAFTA nominations for his performance. He is also well known for his BAFTA nominated role as ‘Woody’ in Shane Meadow's THIS IS ENGLAND, as Rudy Wade in E4’s MISFITS and Cassidy in the AMC / Amazon series PREACHER from Seth Rogan, Evan Goldberg and Sam Catlin. For film, he shot Matthew Warchus’ critically acclaimed PRIDE alongside Bill Nighy and Imelda Staunton, which opened to excellent reviews; THE INFILTRATOR alongside Bryan Cranston and THE LAST WITCH HUNTER...

Category

2010s Joseph Gilgun Art

Materials

Acrylic

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