Mr Penfold 'Devon Sky' Print Available

Artist: Mr Penfold
Title: Devon Sky
Medium: Deckled 4 Color Screen Print
Size: 50 x 70 cm
Edition: 30
Price: £140

Tim Gresham, widely recognized by his pseudonym Mr Penfold, is a prolific creator from the UK. Born in Cambridge in 1987, he was immersed in creative environments from a young age due to his father’s long career as a professional screen printer. This early exposure to printmaking and technical craft laid the foundation for his meticulous approach to various media, including painting, sculpture, and large-scale public murals.

His aesthetic is defined by a vibrant use of color and bold, geometric forms that draw heavily from the visual language of the 1980s and 1990s. Key influences on his work include skateboard graphics, b-boy culture, and the Memphis Milano design movement. Initially known for distinct, stylized characters, his work has evolved toward a more formal abstraction. He often deconstructs figures into a library of shapes, such as eyes or mouths, which then become the building blocks for intricate, non-representative compositions.

Now based in Bristol, Gresham maintains a highly active practice that bridges the gap between underground street art and high-profile commercial partnerships. He has worked with international brands such as Nike, Disney, and Microsoft to produce unique visual identities and marketing campaigns. His recent projects continue to explore themes of color and movement, often acting as a direct response to the increasing monochrome nature of modern consumer products. Through a combination of traditional print techniques and modern spray painting, he continues to exhibit his work in galleries across the world.