Paul Blenkhorn

Paul Blenkhorn

Paul Blenkhorn is a Manchester artist who’s been working in sensory stimulation since the 1980s. Much has been developing computer-based systems to visually attract/interact with disabled children. He is interested in the light/colour of forms and the objects around them and has developed numerous apps for the earliest learners over the years both in academia and in disability companies. Recently this work has expanded into two new areas. Firstly: abstract, non-representational painting that is drifting towards the surreal. Secondly: his computing background is being exploited to create digital works around significant memories from the arts, travel and other life experiences.

About Work

This is the digital work that came to mind when reading the theme. This work has been inspired by two different themes. One is Matisse’s La Danse which made a profound impression when seen recently at MoMa. The other is the inkblots of Hermann Rorschach whose father was an art teacher – Roarschach is said to have been considering becoming an artist before following a career in science. His inkblots have been manipulated using a neural style transfer system and have been superimposed on a manipulated version of one of Paul Blenkhorn’s acrylic paintings using Photoshop.

You can follow his work at:  www.sensoryarthouse.com

Rorchach variations #1, digital art giclée print on Hahnemühle German Etching paper, 2020
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