Chris Hagan is a contemporary visual artist based in East Sussex. Chris began his practice in 2017, producing abstract figurative and landscape-based works on canvas, paper and mixed media. His works have been exhibited in the UK and are held in private collections worldwide including Germany, France, Spain the United States, Canada and Asia. Found imagery and the stories of the people, places, landscapes and historical events of the North of England, Wales and in particular Ireland from the 1900’s onwards often inform elements of his work, connecting the links of his own Irish/Northern English heritage. Exploring through visual means the path of historical and modern life through long-standing traditions, folklore, hardship and isolation.
EXHIBITIONS
Works on Paper, September 2020 - November 2020, Blue Shop Gallery London (group)
In Search of Lost Time, May 2021, Blue Shop Cottage London (solo)
Art for Charity Collective, June 2022, Unit One Gallery London (group)
Haven, October 2022, Steingold Contemporary art consultancy London (group)
When is Now, January 2023, Blue Shop Gallery London (solo)
Works on Paper, May – September 2023 onwards, Blue Shop Gallery London (group)
Fair Ground, November/December 2023, Glyndebourne Opera House (group)
Four April/May 2024, Apperley Arts London (group)
Jackson's Art Prize July 2024, Finalist exhibition, London (group)
Lunasa, July 2024, Cabin Gallery, Hove (group)
Make it Shape It September 2024, University of Brighton Grande Parade (group)
COMPETITIONS/PUBLICATIONS
Sussex Towner Gallery Open, Summer 2017, Finalist Towner Gallery Eastbourne (group)
Featured artist, Brow magazine 2023
Delphian Open Call, Summer 2023 onwards, one of the selected winners, Delphian Gallery London
Shortlisted Artist John Moores 2023
Finalist Jacksons Art Prize 2024
Sussex Towner Gallery Open, Summer 2017, Finalist Towner Gallery Eastbourne (group)
Featured artist, Brow magazine 2023
Delphian Open Call, Summer 2023 onwards, one of the selected winners, Delphian Gallery London
Shortlisted Artist John Moores 2023
Finalist Jacksons Art Prize 2024