Reuben Colley

Reuben Colley is an advocate for Birmingham's bid to be UK City of Culture 2013. Growing up in Birmingham, Reuben was immediately drawn to the industrial landscape that surrounded him, capturing the essence of everyday working life through his uncompromising depictions of the barren, often cheerless spaces. Yet whilst Reuben has always overwhelmingly been driven by achieving truth and integrity in the scenes he represents, he also consistently strives to realize the intangible beauty he perceives in desolation. His paintings unfailingly evoke a sense of romanticism in the mundane that other artists readily overlook. Documenting the urban landscape is a natural pursuit for Reuben. The act of painting however holds even greater exploratory potential.

Art is an incredibly rewarding experience, whether producing it yourself or giving it the time to observe, it can change your whole outlook and your day to day appreciation of our city, it has a unique history, a unique landscape and a unique culture.

This exhibition is supported by Birmingham Big City Culture
www.birminghamculture.org