Aldo BALDING :

The paintings of Aldo Balding are cinematic in scope and narrative in approach, casting the viewer in the role of a detached observer. Whilst the ‘conversation’ pieces encompass shared experiences the single figure works are often more provocative, contemplative and challenging.

Although Aldo is painter restless with his work there is a growing maturity in his virtuoso brushwork, reminiscent of some of the great painters of the early 20th century, particularly those capturing ‘La Belle Epoch’ of European social society. These noisy atmospheric pictures contrast dramatically with some of the quieter works but above all every painting captures the mood of the moment perfectly, rewarding the viewer’s patient consideration with a momentary insight into the lives of others.

A selection of works by this artist are shown below: