“We live in a world obsessed with image. What we look like, what our clothes look like, houses, cars… I like to counter this obsession with superficial appearance by using X-rays to strip back the layers and show what it is like under the surface. Often the integral beauty adds intrigue to the familiar. We all make assumptions based on the external visual aspects of what surrounds us and we are attracted to people and forms that are aesthetically pleasing. I like to challenge this automatic way that we react to superficial appearance by highlighting the, often surprising, inner beauty. ”
A man with x-ray vision, Nick Veasey creates art that shows what it is really like inside. Nick’s work with radiographic imaging equipment takes the x-ray to another level. Everyday objects are transformed from the banal to the beguiling and the layers and make-up of natural items are shown in fantastic detail. These works are a classic example of the fusion between art and science. The results transcend classification as photographs, having the gravitas to motivate science institutions and art galleries to acquire the artworks. The Victoria and Albert Museum in London have recently added his work to the British National Collection of Photography. Nick regularly exhibits at fine art galleries the world over. The ethereal and fascinating works have collected a host of International awards.
Nick’s work is always available for viewing at several galleries as part of their permanent collections in Montreal, Moscow, West Hollywood CA, Zurich, London.
Upcoming exhibitions:
Richard Goodall, 103 High Street,
Manchester UK
from June 21st until July 28th 2012 (also available with this gallery and will continue after the exhibition)
http://www.richardgoodallgallery.com/contemporaryart/nick-veasey-m-37.html
