Artist Nathan Pendlebury :: Erpen Studios :: Abstract Art and Photography

Born 1973 in Chester, Nathan Pendlebury is son to fellow 'Erpen' artist Anthony Pendlebury. Nathan studied Fine Art at Warrington Collegiate Institute and Liverpool John Moores University. He grew up in the North-West of England in Chester, Salford, Manchester, and Warrington.

Nathan lives and has his studio space in Bootle near to Liverpool City Centre (UK), he has won acclaim for both his painting and photography being selected to show in the 2007 International Chelsea Fine Art Competition in New York, as well as being a Prizewinner for the 3rd and 4th National Wirral Open Exhibitions, and was shortlisted for a prize in the 2007 Sefton Open. Nathan currently also has paintings on show at the Liverpool John Lewis Espresso Bar. As well as being an artist Nathan currently also works full-time for National Museums Liverpool. Nathan had this to say about his art:

"My painting, drawing and photography looks toward the presence of man within an urban and suburban environment, without necessarily being direct in figurative terms."

Solo Exhibitions

2009
'Underscapes', at Real Camera, Manchester, UK. SOLO.
'Memoirs of a Pedestrian', Dot-Art, Liverpool, UK. SOLO.
'Still', Lauries Centre, Birkenhead, UK. SOLO.

2007
‘Photographs’, Olivieres Cafe, Liverpool, UK. SOLO.

2003
‘Drawings’, Caffe Latte, Liverpool, UK. SOLO.

2002
‘Wild Wood’, Lower Place, Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, UK. SOLO.
‘Photographs’, Caffe Latte, Liverpool, UK. SOLO.

Two Man Exhibitions

2009
'A Place Worth Living', MerseyBio Gallery, University of Liverpool, UK. NATHAN & ANTHONY PENDLEBURY.
'A Place Worth Living', Blyth Gallery, Manchester Northern Quarter, UK. NATHAN & ANTHONY PENDLEBURY.
'Small Things Too', Headspace Gallery, Egg cafe, Liverpool, UK. NATHAN & ANTHONY PENDLEBURY.

2008
'Summer Exhibition', Bridge End Farm Gallery, Eskdale Valley, Cumbria, UK. NATHAN & ANTHONY PENDLEBURY.
'Outside', Almiro Gallery, Waterloo, Liverpool, UK. NATHAN & ANTHONY PENDLEBURY.
'Alone Together', Harris Museum & Gallery', Preston, UK. NATHAN & ANTHONY PENDLEBURY.
'Small Things', Portico Library & Gallery, Manchester, UK. NATHAN & ANTHONY PENDLEBURY.
'As is Now', Collage Gallery, Gostins Building, Liverpool, UK. NATHAN & ANTHONY PENDLEBURY.
'Begin 2', Sellafield Visitor Centre, Cumbria, UK. NATHAN & ANTHONY PENDLEBURY.
'Untitled Exhibition', Cockermouth Tourist Information Centre', Cumbria, UK. NATHAN & ANTHONY PENDLEBURY.
'Paintings & Photographs', Total Treatments NW Ltd., Warrington, UK. NATHAN PENDLEBURY & LANZA MARTINETA.

2007
‘Begin’, Liverpool Academy, Liverpool, UK. NATHAN & ANTHONY PENDLEBURY.

Group Exhibitions

2009
'Buy Art Fair', URBIS, Manchester, UK. GROUP.
'Art in the City', Bluecoat Gallery, Liverpool, UK. GROUP.
'Summer Exhibition', Central Village, Bold Street, Liverpool, UK. GROUP.
'Eskdale Art Fair'. Eskdale, Cumbria, UK. GROUP.
Alan Joyce Gallery, Waterloo, Merseyside, UK. GROUP.
Lass O'Gowrie Pub Gallery, Manchester, UK. GROUP.
'Pink & Blue', Charity Exhibition at Contemporary Urban Centre, NOVAS. GROUP.
'Migration', Red Dot @ NOVAS Gallery, Liverpool, UK. GROUP.

2008
'Pre-Paid' Charity Exhibition at The Cornerstone Gallery, Liverpool, UK. GROUP.
'Sefton Open', Atkinson Gallery, Southprt, UK. GROUP.
'Best of Merseyside' Conservation Centre, Liverpool, UK. GROUP.
'Buy Art Fair', URBIS, Manchester, UK. GROUP.
'Summer Show', Arthouse Gallery, Brigham, Cumbria, UK. GROUP.
'4th Wirral National Open Art Exhibition', Williamson Art Gallery, Wirral, UK. GROUP.
'Summer Exhibition' Dot-Art, Liverpool, UK. GROUP.
'Hearts & Minds' Red Dot @ Liverpool Academy, Liverpool, UK. GROUP.
'Eskdale Art Show' Eskdale, Cumbria, UK. GROUP.
'Winter Show', Dot-Art Gallery. Liverpool, UK. GROUP.
Glasgow Art Fair, with Popchoc Gallery. GROUP
'Tripping The Light Fantastic', Agora Gallery, New York, USA. GROUP.

2007
'Winter Blues 2', Headspace Gallery, Liverpool, UK. GROUP.
'Rags to Riches', Red Dot at International Gallery, Liverpool. UK. GROUP.
'Gosforth Craft Fair', Gosforth, Cumbria, UK. GROUP.
‘Love Arts Manchester’ (MCR Art Fair), GMEX, Manchester, UK. GROUP.
'Bravo', Liverpool Academy of Arts, Liverpool, UK. GROUP.
'Temporary Exhibition', View 2, Liverpool, UK. GROUP.
'Opening Show' Dot-Art, Liverpool, UK. GROUP.
‘Untitled’, Cockermouth Town Hall, Cumbria, UK. GROUP.
'Chelsea International Fine Art Competition', New York, USA. GROUP.
'Sefton Open', The Atkinson Art Gallery, Southport, UK. GROUP.
'Aiming for Heights', Redwire Studios at The International Gallery, Liverpool, UK. GROUP.
'Illumination', Headspace Gallery, Liverpool, UK. GROUP.
'Come Together: Beatles Open Exhibition', Liverpool Academy of Arts, Liverpool, UK. GROUP.
'2007 West Lancashire Open Exhibition' Chapel Gallery, Ormskirk, UK. GROUP
'Exchange', Almiro Gallery, Waterloo, UK. GROUP.
'Living with Art and Energies', Ullet Grange Liverpool, with 'Gallery 4 All Arts', UK. GROUP.
‘Contrast’ Headspace Gallery, Liverpool, UK. GROUP.
‘Overview’, Loop Gallery at the Cornerstone, Liverpool, UK. GROUP
‘Redrow Showroom Exhibition’, with Dot-Art Gallery, Liverpool, UK. GROUP.
‘Buy One Get One Free’, Headspace Gallery, Liverpool, UK. GROUP
‘Dot-Art Show’, Dot-Art Gallery, Liverpool, UK. GROUP
‘January Showcase Exhibition’, Almiro Gallery, Waterloo, UK. GROUP

2006
‘Changing 8’, Cornerstone Gallery, Liverpool. GROUP.
‘3rd Wirral Open Exhibition’, Williamson Art Gallery, Birkenhead, Wirral. GROUP.
‘Christmas Open Exhibition’, Liverpool Academy of Arts. GROUP.
‘Winter Blues’, Headspace Gallery, Liverpool. GROUP
‘White/Night’, Blackburne House, Liverpool. GROUP.
‘Soup v Gazpachio’ (Tate v National Museums Liverpool Staff), Albany Liverpool. GROUP.
‘Open exhibition’, Bazaar arts & Crafts, Cockermouth, Cumbria. GROUP
‘Opening’, Dot-Art Gallery, Liverpool. GROUP.
‘Revealed’, Exhibition of canvas prints, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. GROUP.
‘Dare to Dream’, Merseyside Maritime Museum, LIverpool. GROUP.
‘Pride in Liverpool’, Met-Art Gallery, LIverpool. GROUP.
‘Popchoc Group Show’, Stark Gallery London. GROUP.

2005
‘Popchoc Group Show ’, Q Gallery, Glasgow. GROUP.
‘Glasgow Art Fair’ with Popchoc Gallery’, Glasgow. GROUP.

2004
‘Sefton Open’, Atkinson Gallery, Southport. GROUP.

2003
‘Scape’, Tea Factory, Liverpool. GROUP.
‘Open Exhibition’, Domino Gallery, Liverpool. GROUP.

2002
‘Open Exhibition’, Lowes Court Gallery, Egremont, Cumbria. GROUP.
‘Valentine Show’, Domino Gallery, Liverpool. GROUP.

Nathan Pendlebury Achievements/Awards

2008
Specially selected to take part in the 'Best of Merseyside' exhibition.
Painting selected to be used as the Sefton Open poster and flyer.
Organised 'Art Market' in Bootle on July 12th.
'Prizewinner' at the 4th Wirral National Open Art Exhibition.
Commisioned to produce 9 paintings for the John Lewis Liverpool Espresso Bar.

2007
Represented by New York Gallery, 'Agora'.
Painting selected as www.ArtInLiverpool.com Artwork of the day 21/09/07.
Shortlisted for prize receiving recommendation by judges at 2007 Sefton Open Art Competition.
Prizewinner for the 2007 Chelsea International Fine Art Competition. Selected by Tina Kukielski (from the Whitney Museum, New York).
Nominated for the '2007 Liverpool Art Prize'.
Selected to be a member of the Wirral Society of Arts (WSA).

2006
Joint 3rd Prize at the ‘3rd Wirral Open’ Exhibition, Williamson Art Gallery.

2004
Two drawings selected for ‘Sefton Open’ Exhibition at Atkinson Art Gallery.

1993
Awarded ‘KM Herring Award ’, by Warrington Collegiate Institute.

1992
Nominated for ‘BTEC Student of Year ‘being one of 500 nominees out of possible 215,000.

Private Collectors of Nathan Pendlebury's Artwork

Paul O'Keefe (Art Historian, Biographer)
Derek Culley (artist)
Jazamin Sinclair (artist)
Simon Mack (artist)
Claire Rider (Marketing Manager, National Museums Liverpool)
Jayne Wilkinson (Love Arts Manchester)
Liam Fogarty (amayorforliverpool.com & ex-BBC)
Paul Griffin (Popchoc Gallery)
Allan Joyce (Artist & Engraver)
Charlotte Wand (Asst Librarian, Portico Gallery & Library Manchester. UK)
Clare Bates (Photographer)
Charlotte Corrice (Open Culture Facilitator, Culture Company)
John Turnbull (Animation)
Carol McKenny (Merseyside Maritime Museum)
Collete Walsh (Writer)
Andrew Winder (Marketing Officer, National Museums Liverpool)
Ian Foster (Artist & Merseyside Maritime Museum Gallery Attendant)
Simon Crofts (Photographer)
Helen Blakeman (Writer)

Public Collectors of Nathan Pendlebury's Artwork

John Lewis Liverpool (Espresso Bar)

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