Artist Theo Crutchley-Mack is inspired by ancient and atmospheric landscapes. His works are crafted from layers of reclaimed wood and found materials, including old rope and fishing nets, united with thick layers of paint that forge a tactile fusion of painting and sculpture.
Theo’s works are inspired by ancient and atmospheric landscapes. He spends many hours outdoors, making sketches which serve as the foundation for larger, abstracted pieces. His studio works are carefully crafted from multiple layers of reclaimed wood and found materials, including old rope, fishing nets, and nails. The constructions are then saturated with thick coats of paint, applied expressively to forge a tactile fusion between painting and sculpture.
Theo Crutchley-Mack graduating from Falmouth University with a sell-out degree show. In 2018 he was invited to the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, where he painted and documented the abandoned whaling stations to support fundraising efforts for the South Georgia Heritage Trust. This organization works to restore the island's damaged wildlife habitats. The dilapidated nature of these ruins had a profound influence on the evolution of his work.