Copyright is a graffiti artist based in the UK known for his distinctive urban stencil style. Copyright's art combines traditional subjects with contemporary art techniques, fusing together the old and the new. Copyright uses stencils to create his base image, and then adds depth and texture with spray paint and a brush.
Copyright is a graffiti artist based in the UK known for his distinctive urban stencil style. Copyright's art combines traditional subjects with contemporary art techniques, fusing together the old and the new. Copyright uses stencils to create his base image, and then adds depth and texture with spray paint and a brush.
Copyright’s striking work often focuses on strong women, surrounded by iconic symbolism, yet his bold graffiti style adds an element of brutality to his artwork. Whilst studying photography and video production at a local college, Copyright was inspired by the endless opportunities there were to create his own artwork. Soon he was creating paintings by making stencils out of his own photographs, and later he took to the streets to use the walls of the city as his canvas. Before long, his work was discovered by art collectors and gallerists and his paintings have now been exhibited all over the world, from London to Tokyo. His work has been featured in publications such as Harper's Bazaar and he designed a custom cover for Reload Magazine. Copyright’s unique style has garnered him a celebrity following, with a number of Premier League footballers becoming collectors of his work. Copyright lives in Bristol with his wife Gemma Compton, who he has collaborated on several works with, including the exhibition 'Union', which celebrated their marriage.
Copyright is inspired by William Shakespeare, the Pre-Raphaelites, Alfred Hitchcock, and Andy Warhol.
Copyright challenges the beauty standard set by the media and popular culture.
Copyright is married to artist, illustrator and fashion designer, Gemma Compton.
Copyright's art collection includes Faile, Hush, Dan Baldwin, Banksy, Adam Neate, Miss Van, Meggs, Tom French, Mr Jago, Chapman Bros and Ben Frost.
Copyright often featured Kate Moss in his earlier works.
