Carl Melegari British, b. 1958
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Carl MelegariMalvern HillsOil on canvas12 x 24 "£ 1,950.00
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Carl MelegariTobacco Warehouse, BristolOil on canvas24 x 30 "£ 2,800.00
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Carl MelegariBarates DuoOil on canvas40.0 x 30.0 "£ 4,300.00
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Carl MelegariBattersea Power StationOil on canvas24 x 36 "Sold
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Carl MelegariVaso Di RoseOil on canvas36 x 36 "Sold
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Carl MelegariBallerinaOil on canvas30 x 23.5 "Sold
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Carl MelegariBallerinoOil on canvas29.92 x 23.62 "Sold
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Carl MelegariMovimentoOil on canvas40 x 30 "Sold
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Carl MelegariSabinOil on canvas10 x 8 "Sold
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Carl MelegariDelilahOil on canvas40 x 30 "Sold
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Carl MelegariBraccia IncrociateOil on canvas24 x 18 "Sold
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Carl MelegariBriannaOil on canvas10 x 8 "Sold
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Carl MelegariPlutoOil on canvas10 x 8 "Sold
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Carl MelegariCelsoOil on canvas20 x 20 "Sold
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Carl MelegariBertha, 2021Oil on canvas36 x 36 "Sold
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Carl MelegariPaminaOil on canvas36 x 24 "Sold
Bristol native Carl Melegari paints in a dramatic and bold style, focused primarily on human heads. Melegari held a lecturing post at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David for many years, having graduated from the institution with a BA Hons in fine art. Carl is of Italian heritage, but born and raised in the United Kingdom. The artist tends to title his paintings with unique names reflecting his ancestry, at the same time infusing a touch of mystery as to the sitter's true identity. Melegari's unique painting process is a consideration and exploration of paint and its various behaviours when mixed and applied in different ways. His practice also involves revisiting the same portrait time and again, in some instances years after his most recent adjustments.
Artist Statement
"I begin by applying an oil turpentine tonal wash to the figure. I apply various impasto layers of oil paints (I mix an alkyd medium with the oil to enable a better drying process) at times using a brush, but predominately palette knives. I occasionally scrape back layers only to reapply in the same area liberally, vigorously attacking the canvas. This is applied with bold applications of paint fused with thinned paint using either or sometimes a mixture of linseed oil and turpentine. All this allows the paint to interact with my application. I will allow the drips to run in different directions. The drying process can take weeks and quite often I will rework into the painting by peeling away and reworking the layers. I'm basically exploring the physicality of the paint and how it reacts with the surface - applying the paint generously and allowing it to drip spontaneously too."
Painting Style
Carl Melegari's style is unmistakably dramatic and unique, most recognized for its dripping downward pull. Despite the action and thickness of Melegari's surfaces, a figure still surges through with great gravity and surprising amounts of detail. The layers Melegari builds up, and the artist's tendency to rework a piece multiple times causes comparisons to be drawn with the likes of Auerbach and Freud; however, Melegari's style stands on entirely on its own as uniquely and distinctively his. Melegari's palette tends to be muted on the whole, with splashes of red or purple hues to make his subjects pop. Despite the near brooding nature of Melegari's subjects, the painter's works are among the most popular acquisitions for living spaces and the workplace.
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Christmas Exhibition
7 Dec 2024 - 5 Jan 2025 AldeburghThompson’s Gallery, Aldeburgh are very excited to be holding our Christmas exhibition which opens on the 7th December and is going to be a treasure trove of beautiful paintings and...Read more -
Annual Exhibition 2024
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Small Wonders
3 - 23 Dec 2022 HarpendenWe're finishing off the year with an exhibition of small, unique and affordable artworks from some of our most popular artists - ideal for festive gifting! For more information or...Read more -
The Autumn Picture Show
21 Sep - 8 Oct 2022 LondonA new spin on Thompson's Gallery London's annual autumn exhibition, this show features a richly varied selection of paintings, drawings, and mixed media artworks by familiar and fresh talents. From...Read more -
Christmas Exhibition 2021
4 Dec 2021 - 9 Jan 2022 AldeburghThompson's Gallery Aldeburgh is holding its Christmas group exhibition, which, alongside the Annual Exhibition in June, is our largest collection of paintings and sculpture for sale during the year. There...Read more -
Autumn Exhibition 2021
28 Sep - 16 Oct 2021 LondonLondon's annual tradition, the Autumn Exhibition, on display from 28th September to 16th October 2021.Read more -
Annual Exhibition 2021
12 Jun - 4 Jul 2021 AldeburghThe largest of the galleries exhibitions, after the success of our Modern British exhibition this time the Annual features all contemporary artists, some new, some regulars, some returning faces, and...Read more
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The Autumn Catalogue
London, 2022 Read more -
Christmas Exhibition 2021
Aldeburgh, 2021 Read more -
Autumn Exhibition 2021
London, 2021 Read more -
Annual Exhibition 2021
Aldeburgh, 2021 Read more -
Autumn Exhibition 2020
London, 2020 Read more -
Autumn Exhibition 2019
London, 2019 Read more -
Small Wonders
London, 2019 Read more -
Autumn Exhibition 2018
London, 2018 Read more -
Autumn Exhibition 2017
London, 2017 Read more -
30th Anniversary Exhibition
London, 2012 Read more