Dexter Dalwood

About the Author

Dexter Dalwood is a renowned British painter and conceptual artist whose work bridges the realms of history, memory, and landscape, often reimagining iconic events and figures through abstracted, painterly compositions. Born in 1960 in Bristol, Dalwood studied at Central Saint Martins and Goldsmiths College, emerging as a key figure in the YBA movement while developing a distinctive style that critiques cultural narratives. His paintings, exhibited internationally at venues like Tate St Ives and the Saatchi Gallery, explore themes of exile, environment, and political upheaval with a sophisticated blend of figuration and abstraction. Dalwood's monograph 'Jose Maria Velasco: A View of Mexico' delves into the 19th-century Mexican artist's epic landscapes, highlighting their role in shaping national identity and Dalwood's own inspirations from colonial and postcolonial perspectives. A professor at Oxford University, he continues to influence contemporary art discourse through his innovative approaches to representation.