Inspiration for The Gunsmith Series came when I visited an old, decommissioned gunsmiths’ workshop in the heart of Birmingham’s gun quarter - at one point the centre of the world’s gun-making industry.
THE GUNSMITH SERIES WILL BE ON SHOW AT CLARENDON FINE ART, BIRMINGHAM FROM THE 5TH FEBRUARY UNTIL 1ST MARCH 2023
Heavily influenced by films and TV, particularly the crime and gangster genres, Vincent Kamp has learnt as much about composition and lighting from cinematographers as he did from the old masters. His arresting and mesmerising portraits always evoke emotion and intrigue about the backstory and future of the characters.
