Simon Pooley

Born in Macclesfield in Cheshire in 1955, Simon Pooley trained as an architect in London, qualifying in 1980. He practised in Sheffield for twelve years before moving, with his wife Hilary, to Cornwall in 1992 to paint full-time.

Simon works from his studio near Lamorna in Penwith just 8 miles from Lands End. He exhibits with several galleries in the UK, as well as exhibiting abroad.

Simon has also been featured in multiple publications such as: Cornwall Today; Galleries Magazine; and Inside Cornwall.

“…there is the moment in the making of a painting which is like the lifting of a mist, and everything becomes clear.  The path can be seen, and although it may twist and turn, it is well defined.  Here is my opportunity and I cannot afford to let this opportunity pass without discovering what the painting wants to be. It requires an intuitive response that has a particular knowing about it and generates a creative energy that is full of potential.

Now my mind needs to be open and trusting enough, alive to each of these moments, one following another, continually aware, ready and willing to respond to the changes that are made by each mark, as the spaces in the picture evolve.

Its like taking the picture on a walk, continually getting lost and then finding the way again. The end of the walk may not be the destination, but rather a port of call.  And upon reaching it?……………..its time to head for the next port.  This is a lifelong quest, not an afternoon stroll.”

We are delighted to welcome Simon Pooley as one of our new artists joining us in 2024.