Rhys Coren

Rhys Coren is a contemporary British artist who works across various media. 

Biography of Rhys Coren

Rhys Coren was born in 1983 in Plymouth, UK. He received his Foundation Diploma from the Plymouth College of Art in 2002. He completed his studies at the University of West England, Bristol, in 2006, and later obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Fine Art from the Royal Academy Schools in London in 2016.

Throughout his career, Coren has exhibited his works widely. His recent solo exhibitions include "Ripple" at Seventeen in London (2023), "Sean Thomson & Rhys Coren" at The Artist Room in London (2023), "Ideas for Dance Floors and Church Windows" at Frans Kasl Projects in Eindhoven (2021), and "Solitary Social" at Seventeen in London (2021).

Additionally, Rhys Coren's works have been featured in numerous group shows, including "Tops Off: A Century of Football Shirt Art" at OOF Gallery in London (2024), "ROCK PAPER SCISSORS" at Drawing Room in London (2024), "We’re Outta Here" at The Pit in LA (2023), "Dog’s Dinner" at Plaza Plaza in London (2023), "Between Before and After" at Cristea Roberts in London (2023), among others.

The artist has also participated in Drawing Biennial at Drawing Room in London (2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2024) and Screen City Biennial (2017). 

He completed residencies in the UK, USA, and Italy. Currently, Rhys Coren lives and works in London.

Rhys Coren's Art Style

Coren engages in animation, writing, performance, and painted marquetry. His exploration of rhythm, color, and texture defines his work, featuring cartoon-like clouds, grids of color, shadows, and intricate line interplay. Influenced by music, Coren draws inspiration from the structures found in electronic dance music, jazz, and disco, which are central to his artistic expression.

Recently, the artist received a commission to create a nine-meter-long public artwork crafted from custom terrazzo, exhibited behind Bond Street Crossrail station in London. In 2018, he was commissioned to produce an animation for the Lumiere Festival in London. Titled "Love Motion," the animation was projected onto the Royal Academy of Arts building accompanied by a bespoke soundtrack.