Philip Colbert is a British artist who is known for his multidisciplinary approach, creating a “World of Art”. After graduating from the University of St. Andrews, Colbert found inspiration in the works of early Pop painters such as Richard Hamilton, Roy Lichtenstein, and James Rosenquist. Deeply entwined with pop theory, Colbert works across the mediums of painting, sculpture, clothing, furniture & design.
He explores the patterns of digital culture and its relationship with the art historical dialogue by fusing high art themes from old master paintings and contemporary art theory with everyday symbols of contemporary culture. Described as “the Godson of Andy Warhol” by Andre Leon Talley, Colbert narrates his works through the eyes of the Lobster’s alter ego, his “animated protagonist of surrealism”.
Colbert’s paintings bring together old master influences from Reubens to Van Dyck and his obsession with contemporary consumer imagery and the saturation of digital media. Colbert had his first large scale paintings show at Saatchi Gallery titled NEW PAINTINGS in 2017. Colbert’s sculptural work includes his infamous wearable artworks, such as the Urinal Dress, Meat Dress & Washing Machine Dress, many of which are in important public and private collections worldwide. Numerous key galleries and museums such as Saatchi Gallery have featured Philip Colbert’s work in the past.
In this episode of the Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl Lam talks to Philip Colbert about his early life, illustrious career and his connection to lobsters. Renowned for his larger-than-life lobster persona and immersive art experiences, Philip discusses his creative process, the influence of digital media on contemporary art, and how he pushes the boundaries of traditional art forms to create a dynamic and interactive experience for his audience.
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