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SYRETT, ARTIST AND FOUNDER OF RUNWAY-GALLERY.COM, EXPERIMENTS WITH NAIL VARNISH TO CREATE ABSTRACT STATEMENT ARTWORK
Runway Gallery is the brainchild of Daniel SYRETT, whose own unique work is part of a contemporary range of affordable artwork from celebrated artists, available to buy online. Here, he shares his inspiration and describes his creative process…
The fashion industry provides me with endless inspiration
Having developed a strong background in textiles, design and styling, I moved into the world of fine art 15 years ago. As a designer, I worked four years ahead of production and became adept at forecasting change. Now working as an artist, I have the freedom to be an image-maker in real time. Creating something different and unusual is very important to me.
I like to explore the artistic possibilities of different mediums
Most recently, nail varnish. It’s not the easiest medium to work with, but I relish the scientific process. Once the powders have been mixed into liquid form and you’re using them to paint, you have to know how quickly the different pigments move and dry, depending on their density. It’s exciting, as you’re never sure what the finished result will look like.
I work seasonally, creating two collections a year
I’m currently working on my latest, inspired by the exploitation of animals in the name of fashion. I’m experimenting with new mediums including gold leaf and human ivory. My mother kept my baby teeth all these years – I know, weird – so I’m going to grind them up and incorporate them into my pieces in reference to the ivory trade.
People often respond to my work as if they’re looking at clouds
Everyone sees something different and, strangely, men and women will view the same image completely differently. I overheard one couple discussing a painting of mine. He had an affinity with the shapes, as they reminded him of a favourite album cover, while she enjoyed the romantic colour mixes.
My art makes a wonderful statement in a modern country home
The high-shine colours pop beautifully against a neutral background – I like a simple white box frame, so as not to detract from the piece itself. I like to think my art can hold a prominent position in any room, but that might be my ego getting in the way! Buy stylish, affordable artwork from SYRETT and other artists at runway-gallery.com