Noj Barker
British art dealer
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Noj Barker is a British artist. Entirely self-taught[1], he began painting 2007 and since then has exhibited in America, Dubai and the U.K, including a solo presentation at the Saatchi Gallery[2], along with exhibitions at Heathrow and Gatwick airports,[3]as well as in high profile London restaurants and clubs.[4][5]
Noj Barker | |
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Noj Barker, artist | |
| Born | 30 April 1960 Hertfordshire, England, UK |
Artistic practice
Rendered in acrylic in colour and monochrome, his signature ‘dot paintings’ consist of uniting conglomerations of dots that bisect one another creating unique, intricate patterns.[6]
Drawing on a variety of influences, amongst them the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama[7][8], his creative process is noted for its obsessive and meticulous nature, with his large-scale paintings sometimes taking up six months to complete.
Biography
On leaving school, he studied dance at the London Studio Centre (1979-1980) and Rambert Ballet School (1980-1983)[9]. going on to work as a professional dancer, touring in Italy and Japan between 1983 and 1986[10], before embarking on his career as an artist[11] He currently lives in Northamptonshire with his wife and four children[12].