Mr Callaby 'Vicious Circle' Original Available

Artist: Mr Callaby
Title: Vicious Circle
Medium: Framed Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 130 x 142 cm
Edition: UNIQUE
Price: £3,500

 

Matthew Callaby, known professionally as Mr Callaby, is a British contemporary artist based in Bristol, known for his distinctive illustrative style that features cute, chubby anthropomorphic characters. His diverse practice spans paintings (often in acrylic on canvas), prints, ceramics, and charcoal works.

Callaby's work is notable for its "superflat" compositions and a unique blend of humor and sinister undertones, drawing inspiration from the "golden age of American animation" and childhood exposure to shows on Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon. His art often presents a tension, seesawing between adorable and disturbing, yet consistently aims to inject a sense of fun and emotion into everyday objects.

Initially, Callaby pursued a career in design and worked as an art director in advertising for seven years before fully committing to his artistic dream. This background in design has significantly shaped his current artistic practice, which often involves working on a massive scale, with compositions evolving from small, constant sketches made while out and about. Mr Callaby has gained international recognition, with his work appealing to a wide range of collectors.