Thomas Coggan
PAINTER
ABOUT THOMAS
I am mostly interested in my work creating the general ambiance of a place or subject with minimal brushwork, as I feel the more transparently my process is laid out, the more interesting it is when space can still be recognised in paint. With this freedom of transparency in process, the painting can also be allowed to be something in its own right, as opposed to a straightforward depiction.
A principal feature of my work is a focus on themes of fluidity and speed, and I’m always trying to find ways of being bolder with my mark-making. I feel that the textural qualities of paint can be intrinsically pleasing, so I try not to interfere with its natural flow and surface too much, always remaining conscious in my practice of the danger of overworking my materials.
