Gareth Tristan Evans (aka The Trunk of Funk)

We introduced Gareth's work to the gallery in 2018, and in that time both his 'My Father's Books' and urban 'Geisha' series have inspired many.

The idea for ‘My Father’s Books’ was inspired by Gareth's English teacher father’s extensive literary collection - he wanted to find a way of displaying the collection in a more visual and also space-saving way. The memory of entomology collections at the Natural History Museum where Gareth often visited with his father gave him the idea to present the books in this way. Each book's original cover is photographed and printed onto fine art paper, then crafted into a swallowtail butterfly and finished with varnish. Some may have crushed glass on the wings, or a specimen pin attached or a label detailing the book. The butterflies are then laid onto textured mounts in a variety of shades from ‘Slate’ to ‘Sage’ and are encapsulated between two frames to represent the specimen cases.

Gareth's ‘Geisha’ series presents captivating images of composed of portraiture, decorative pattern, rich colour and texture. Drawing inspiration from childhood comics, music and a classics degree, the blend of vintage, retro and contemporary is often clear to see.  

The creative process is a mix of photography, digital techniques, hand applied finishes as well as traditional pencil and brush work to achieve the finished pieces. Much of his work from ‘My Father’s Books’ to the ‘In Layers’ versions of the Geisha series are presented within a 3D format.

“Each piece of artwork that leaves my studio must reach my O.C.D. quality threshold.  Every time someone digs deep to purchase an artwork I have created, it touches me. I can spend hours applying metal leaf to a piece, but I remind myself that someday, someone, will treasure this in their home and what a privileged position that puts me in”.

 

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Porcelain Byobu in Layers in Champagne Gold Leaf by Gareth Tristan Evans
Sphinx Byobu in Layers in Gold Leaf by Gareth Tristan Evans
Patience Byobu in Layers in Champagne Gold Leaf by Gareth Tristan Evans
Tenshi Flat Deck 5 in Layers in Gold Leaf by Gareth Tristan Evans
Pilgrim Flat Deck 3 in Layers in Gold Leaf by Gareth Tristan Evans
Foo Koo Byobu in Layers in Gold Leaf (AP1) by Gareth Tristan Evans
Wing Shot by Gareth Tristan Evans
10FT & Lucid Americano by Gareth Tristan Evans
My Father Books I by Gareth Evans
The Anatomy of Persephone in Layers (Studio Edition) by Gareth Tristan Evans
Patience Simbol (Studio Edition) by Gareth Tristan Evans
Cola in Layers (Studio Edition) by Gareth Tristan Evans
A Quiet Light in Layers (Studio Edition) by Gareth Tristan Evans
The Long Fade in Layers XL Canvas Boutique Edition by Gareth Tristan Evans
Patience Rites in Layers XL by Gareth Tristan Evans
Patience Simbol Byobu in Champagne Gold Leaf by Gareth Tristan Evans
Patience New Rose Skatedeck Trio LUX Canvas Edition by Gareth Tristan Evans
Sparks Fly Premium Skatedeck Trio by Gareth Tristan Evans
Porcelain Skate Deck Trio by Gareth Tristan Evans
Porcelain In Layers by Gareth Tristan Evans
Sparks Fly Byobu in Layers in Gold Leaf by Gareth Tristan Evans
A Quiet Light Byobu in Layers in Gold Leaf by Gareth Tristan Evans
Sphinx Phoenix in Layers (XL Boutique Edition) by Gareth Tristan Evans
Junk Fotoautomatica in Layers by Gareth Tristan Evans

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