Drew Benet, 44, is a multi−platform creative director/designer/acrylic on canvas/digital artist /multilayered printed leather laser specialist with creative spaces in Barcelona, Paris and Manchester.
Known for his innovative layering and textured colour work in abstract acrylic on canvas artwork and now more recently his unapologetic unique conceptual work in creating and laser printing digital visual representation branding marketing promo and merchandise material for individuals, local and corporate businesses. All reflecting his relentless dedication and research to exploring new templates textures and forms.
Having transitioned from a 30 year background in professional hairdressing which included teaching colour theory. ‘I have a greater retrospective of what is cohesive, complimentary, contradictory and truly understand the colour spectrum we all share’. I love breaking the rules and going against the norm but at the same time respecting the history of each individual piece or project, Im not re/inventing the wheel just creating my unique take or version of it insipid by personal experience and/or life events…
To enquire about mercy, promo, digital,graphics/printing /canvases/commissioned bespoke pieces/corporate/any future collaborations or projects please email…
This unapologetic artistic journey started as an outlet to understand, express and control deep-rooted daily defensive emotional reactions.‘Born from the depths of distraction therapy. I started my art as a sanctuary from the daily chaos of life and It has by far helped me live a more happy, healthy and positive way’.‘My art seeks to transcend the mundane and encapsulate real & raw emotion.
Let the waves of colour allow you to be moved into a deeper sense of energy that internally speaks volumes without words’.
Step into the world, where the canvas becomes a playground of unfiltered, limitless and judgment-free creativity.Im unique in the texture and palette choices and I believe my work evokes a strong balance, proportion and flow. Many pieces purposely go against the retrospective archaic rules.
A true ‘artbrute’*
‘I quickly discovered an unconventional artistic avenue by eschewing all brushes and using my technical hairdressing equipment and a vast array of kitchen and quirky home utensils as my instruments, Utilising their varied forms & textures on canvas’.‘By infusing my raw emotions and employing unconventional tools, I aim to polarise and evoke profound thoughts and feelings,using these unorthodox methods l orchestrate a combination of layers, textures and colours by blending opposing traditional artistic norms.,
‘u/u‘…
undetectable=untransmittable
uk/europe campaign
11 august 2023-11 October <> current
‘the other side’…
H 200cm L 200cm W 2cm
‘resilience’…
H 180cm L 180cm W2.5cm
‘throwback‘…
H 70cm L 50cm W 1cm
‘today‘s the day‘…
H 180cm L 180cm W2.5cm
‘manchester memories‘…
H 180cm L 180cm W2.5cm
‘okh/eye‘…
H 180cm L 180cm W2.5cm