Jayson Lilley 'Albert Bridge' AP Available

Artist: Jayson Lilley
Title: Albert Bridge
Medium: Gold Leaf Embellished  Screen Print
Size: 69 x 69 cm
Edition: Artist Proof
Price: £575

   

Jayson Lilley is a prominent contemporary British artist, born in Devon in 1972, celebrated for his innovative printmaking that fuses painting, collage, and hand-finished details to create vibrant, architectural cityscapes. After graduating with a first class honours degree in Visual Communication from the University for the Creative Arts in 2000, Lilley had an award winning career in graphic design and advertising, an influence that is still evident in the bold, graphic style of his artwork. He now lives and works in London, drawing inspiration from the hustle and bustle of metropolitan life in cities such as London, New York, and Tokyo.

His signature style is defined by strong compositional structures, clean lines, and a deliberate play of light and shadow, often employing a stark yet bold colour palette. Lilley's fascination lies particularly with twentieth century architecture, from Art Deco to Brutalism, and the way these iconic buildings form silhouettes against the sky. A hallmark of his practice is the addition of materials like gold, copper, or platinum leaf, which add a unique texture and luminosity to the expansive skies in his pieces.

Lilley often pushes the boundaries of traditional printmaking by incorporating culturally significant found materials into his work, such as original London tube maps, vintage Monopoly boards, or even national banknotes, to add layers of symbolism and context to his urban scenes. This innovative approach has earned him international recognition, with his works held in numerous private and corporate collections worldwide, including those of Cartier and John F Kennedy Airport. A widely exhibited artist, Lilley has been featured in prestigious events such as the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition and shortlisted for the Westmorland Landscape Prize, solidifying his reputation as a master of contemporary urban landscapes. His art makes the ordinary iconic, capturing the evolving energy and unique essence of the world's greatest cities.