Gavin Drea Atomic Heart is a British artist who works with physical and digital mediums, producing landscapes and abstract pieces of art with a focus on surrealism and abstraction. His work has been exhibited in galleries worldwide, and he has been featured in publications such as The British Journal of Photography, Vogue magazine and The Guardian.
Gavin Drea was born in Warrington, England in 1983. He studied Fine Art at Manchester University and Central Saint Martins, where he was awarded an MA in Art and Design.
Gavin has had a long career in the arts. He has featured in exhibitions around the world and in 2020 he was appointed a Research Fellow at the Royal College of Art. His work covers a wide range of mediums, and his most recent work has been focused on abstraction and surrealism.
Gavin Drea’s most acclaimed work is the series of abstract pieces he calls “Atomic Heart”. This series of pieces explore notions of the universe and the Big Bang, using a combination of digital techniques and physical mediums. Gavin uses a variety of textures and materials to create his abstract landscapes and has become renowned for his innovative use of colours and forms.
Gavin Drea Atomic Heart’s work has been featured and praised in art world publications such as The British Journal of Photography, Vogue and The Guardian. His pieces have been exhibited in galleries in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and the United States, and his work can be found in international private and corporate collections.
Gavin has been nominated for multiple awards, including: