Reuben Colley Biography

Early Life

Born in Birmingham, Reuben has always drawn inspiration from his hometown. After attending Bournville Art College, he went on to study at the University of Wolverhampton, where he graduated with a degree in Fine Art. Since his first exhibition in 2001, Impressions of Birmingham, Reuben's career has gone from strength to strength, inspiring those from Birmingham and beyond.  In 2003 he became the youngest living artist to have his work aquired by Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery for their permanent collection.
 

Notable Works

Reuben has produced several critically acclaimed collections - some of which include:
 

• Skate Park
• A Portrait of Birmingham
• City Living
• My Birmingham
• Impressions of Birmingham

As a result, he has been the recipient of several reputable awards including:

2012 Best painting - West Midlands Open
Wolverhampton Art Gallery

2007 Best Work on Paper - Birmingham Open
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

2002 Best Up & Coming Published Artist
Fine Art Trade Guild

To view Reuben's most notable works, take a look in his Archive or pay us a visit at Colley Ison Gallery. 

 

Latest Exhibitions

2022 Skate Park
Colley Ison Gallery

2018 Reuben Colley Fine Art Group Exhibition
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

2017 Remnant
Reuben Colley Fine Art

2016 City Living Collection II
Reuben Colley Fine Art

2015 Change in the Inner City
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery


If you're interested in learning more about artist and founder Reuben Colley, please contact a member of our team or visit us at Colley Ison Gallery.

2017 REMNANT EXHIBITION
CATALOGUE

The REMNANT exhibition catalogue is available to purchase from
Colley Ison Gallery for £12.00
email info@colleyisongallery.com for more information