Artist

Clive Hicks-Jenkins

Clive Hicks-Jenkins, RCA was born in Newport, south Wales and began his career as a choreographer and stage director before turning to painting in the 1990s. Celebrated for his expressive style, he has been described by Simon Callow as “one of the most individual and complete artists of our time.” He regularly exhibits with the Martin Tinney Gallery and has held solo exhibitions at venues such as the Museum of Modern Art Machynlleth and the National Library of Wales. In 2017, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Arts by Southampton Solent University.

Hicks-Jenkins has collaborated on several major projects, including The Mare’s Tale with composer Mark Bowden and poet Damian Walford Davies, and Hansel & Gretel: a Nightmare in Eight Scenes with Simon Armitage and Matthew Kaner, culminating in his V&A Illustrated Book Award win in 2020. His work is held in major public collections, including the National Museum of Wales and Pallant House Gallery.