Artists
George Parker-Conway
George creates portraits and drawings in traditional and digital media, inspired by history, politics, film and entertainment.
George creates portraits and drawings in traditional and digital media, inspired by history, politics, film and entertainment.
In 2020 George was commissioned by Manchester Histories to create a portrait of Alf Morris, the MP who pioneered the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act (CSDPA). To mark the 50-year anniversary of this landmark legislation, Manchester Histories held an online festival, DigiFest, for which George also created the brand identity and illustrations.
In early 2021 George completed an online placement at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House, as part of Venture Arts’ Cultural Enrichment Programme. He produced a series of portraits of Gaskell family members, as well as a blog which you can read here.
George holds a Foundation Degree in Illustration from Stockport College.
George Parker-Conway's exhibitions and events
- Until It Looks Like This 17th Oct 2022
- Completely a Hustling Place 31st Dec 2021
- Art Jam 18th Mar 2018
- Techno-Colour 28th Feb 2017
A lot of my work is to do with portraits, mainly actors and actresses. I have done a portrait of William Shakespeare and Emmeline Pankhurst. The research about people is an important factor in my work, the historical context and studying and reading about that person.
Commissions
We are delighted when people want to commission work from us and our artists. This can either be as a group project or an individual artist creating one of their unique pieces for you.
To find out more and to arrange a studio visit please contact Katherine Long on 0161 232 1223 or email katherine@venturearts.org