Cliff Warner, 1961 | Figurative mixed media painter

Cliff Warner is a figurative mixed media artist working with traditional and digital mediums.

Warner studied an art and design foundation at North Staffordshire Polytechnic before heading to Liverpool Polytechnic in 1981 to complete a degree in fine art.

Warner's work primarily explores the themes of solitude and reflection.

Fashion and street photography have also influenced these themes and Warner's personal aesthetic over his career.

The integration of fashion and street photography into Cliff Warner’s artistic practice introduces a dynamic layer to his exploration of solitude and reflection.

Fashion, with its ever-evolving styles and embodiments of cultural moments, along with the candid, raw capture of street photography, provide Warner with a rich tapestry of visual stimuli.

These influences are instrumental in his creative process, as he explains, “Fashion and street photography have a way of capturing the fleeting moments and emotions of everyday life”.

This synergy allows Warner to delve deeper into the internal states of his subjects, capturing the essence of being that often goes unnoticed.

Warner’s paintings are not just visual representations but are narratives woven with the threads of human experience.

The ephemeral quality of street photography, capturing moments that are both transient and profound, mirrors Warner’s artistic endeavors to depict emotions that are as fleeting as they are deep.

His work invites viewers to pause and reflect, offering a portal into the introspective spaces of solitude.

Through his thoughtful integration of these visual arts, Warner crafts pieces that are both reflective and evocative, urging a contemplative engagement from his audience.