Benedict Romain currently uses classically stylised sculpture to question the contrasting contexts in which we perceive sexual imagery. By referencing Greek Myths in relation to contemporary sexuality and psychology, a web of both connecting and contrasting concepts are formed to create a platform for debate.
2011 Once upon a Wintertime, Hackney Downs Studios, London
Grampi, SEVEN at Brixton, London
Plinth in the Park, Roath Park, Cardiff
Hello Sculpture, Howard Gardens, Cardiff
Drawing Connections, Siena Art Institute, Siena, Italy
Postcard Exhibition, Studio B Gallery, Cardiff
2010 L’ivresse du Bien, Felix Thomas, Nantes (France)
Sculpture 2, Bay Art, Cardiff
2009 100 Drawings, Bay Art, Cardiff
2008 I Heart OB, Richard Hamilton Building, Oxford Brookes
2007 Best of Buckinghamshire, Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire
Relevant work and experience
2011 Artist and collaborator for Transition Collective
Artist’s assistant to Laura Ford, London
Artist’s assistant to Beth Carter, Bristol
Teacher for Fineart4kids, weekly afterschool arts club, London
Visiting artist to Berkshire primary schools leading sculpture and casting and workshops
Key organizer for the event ‘Hello Sculpture’, Cardiff
Designed book cover and layout for ‘A Passion for Judaism’
2010 Artist’s assistant to Louise Shenstone for youth group council art project, Waterhall Youth Centre, Cardiff
Work experience with Hamish Dewar LTD art conserver and restorer, London
Co-designed and produced the official Umbro Christmas card
Designed book cover and layout for ‘Great Reform Lives’
2009 Fully illustrated and designed book cover and layout for ‘Really Useful Prayers’ …Read More
Education
2011 Graduated from Cardiff School of Art and Design, UWIC with first class Honours in BA Fine Art
2010 Studied at the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Nantes, France, for one term via the ERASMUS scheme
2008 Completed Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Oxford Brookes with Distinction
2007 Attained AAB at A-level …Read More