In this episode of the Have You Seen? series, Carrie chats with Tom de Freston, an Oxford-based artist who's practice is dedicated to the construction of multimedia worlds, combining paintings, film and performance into immersive visceral narratives.

From Carrie:

"Tom’s art is like stepping into a mythological tale. In our talk, he shared how his paintings explore human struggles through surreal imagery. His piece “Echoes of Icarus” features a figure that reminds you of Icarus, surrounded by fiery clouds. The intense colors and distorted forms make you think about ambition and downfall. His art really makes you confront deep themes and emotions. "

Explore Tom's work: https://tomdefreston.co.uk/

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About the Have You Seen? series:

The ⁠Have You Seen? Series⁠ is all about talking to emerging and mid-career artists about their journey to now.

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