1967
Born in Caerleon, Wales (UK). Introduced to self-expression through multiple artistic disciplines under the tutelage of musician Jon Styler.
Studies graphics at the Wrexham School of Science & Art, and writes post-punk music & poetry for fringe Eisteddfod gatherings. Professional career begins with the designing of costume, stage visuals and publicity material for same.
Moves to London, England. Works in BBC costume and later mentored by PR guru Liz Bolton, leading to freelance career, styling media events and exhibitions for the fashion and music industries.
Begins to explore painting and sculpture, and in 1997 independently produces Embryogenesis. The exhibition is a success and leads to a string of solo shows held over the next eight years which establish strong private collections and broad critical attention.
Becomes art director of Magnum Arthaus, a collaborative group of artists working with interior design and producing decorative artwork & installations. Moves from London to the Languedoc region of France and from there, to Valencia, Spain.
Following a profound period of introspection the narrative turmoil of the Juvenilia period is brought to a close with an exhibition in Madrid entitled New Order. Experiments with photography as a vehicle to express a personal renaissance, and in a further move to bring the theme to an expressive conclusion, restructures poetry composed in youth to form the basis of a book, Memory Lane Massacre. Makes a return to roots as recording artist, writing soundscapes and music based on these writings.
Moves to Lisbon, Portugal. Designs set and costumes for a theatre production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet and produces a body of related photographs. Begins work on a new collection of figurative paintings depicting idealised male beauty.
1983
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2009
chase valentin
art, design, photography
