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GAVIN
MUNDY'S SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY ART
SNOWBOUND
Acrylic on
Board, 10"x12". A long
way in the future an ice covered rocket
with crew returning from explorations. A
galaxy glows in the background. Even at
this advanced stage we are at the mercy
of the whims of nature..
ABOUT THE
ARTIST
I am mostly self-taught but the influence
of a Degree in Graphic Design can sometimes
be evident in my art. My preferred medium
is acrylic as it behaves the way I think
paint should - but pastel, charcoal, oil
and digital also feature among my work.
To me painting is a form of expression,
of conveying my thoughts and demonstrating
wonder and respect for - well, the universe
basically.
This is admittedly a rather large subject
but there is a wealth of inspiration from
its infinite vastness down to its microscopic
perfection.
I want to show people the way I see things
and why I find them fascinating. People
often comment on the detail in my work,
but its the subject itself that I want people
to consider. For me the effects of light
and shadow, textures and colours are an
integral and fascinating part of the portrayal
of these subjects.
Likewise reflections and refractions in
water to mist and fog are attractive subjects
to me. In fact water is a frequent theme
I am drawn to in its many forms and guises
and provides a virtually limitless area
to explore. I find the best way to express
my wonder, and to understand things around
us, is by painting it.
I am a member of the International
Association of Astronomical Artists (IAAA)
and a few other art societies and groups.
I have also been a director of a small London
art gallery. Some of my Space Art has been
exhibited around the UK and even at NASA.
I have also held or participated in local
and national exhibitions and over the years
some magazine articles and corporate publications
have also featured my work. One of my artworks
has been published as a book cover. I have
participated in local community projects
and I frequently undertake commissions on
a variety of subjects and sell original
art to private buyers.
Gavin can be contacted at: 
For more art see www.mundyart.co.uk
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