Steve Folk aka Steve Thompson studied Fine Art at Middlesex University in the
early 90s. He practised conceptual painting and performance over his 3 years of residence, and graduated with a second class honours degree.
Post grad, he became involved in many artist-led group shows around Shoreditch, the hot spot of London for underground Art and Performance.
His work led him into the world of Graphic Design within the advertising sector and his own artistic endeavours took a back seat as his career led him into various roles in the field for 15 years.
Songwriting became something of a release for Steve whilst working in various design companies. It was this pursuit that led Steve out of the office and onto the stages of London and the UK. He enjoyed many years of playing festivals and recording albums for a small record company that had faith in his music.
Over the last 5 years Steve, has found himself in the welcoming arms of Mainland Europe and has become a very popular Singer/Songwriter within the House Concert scene in Germany, as well as a regular returning performer in Italy, Switzerland, Holland and Spain.
2 years ago Steve began painting again with a relentless and passionate vigour and has since sold over 100 works across the globe. Last year Steve had his first solo exhibition in Kultur Im Kontor, a centre for arts and music in Wuppertal. He also takes his watercolours with him to every show in Germany, offering his audiences a further experience in the opportunity to view and purchase his work. Steve has produced many commissions and, through the use of social media, has become a celebrated painter amongst a modest circle of friends and followers.
Last year, Steve took up an invitation for a short residency at the Great Art store in Shoreditch, during which he engaged with visitors while painting one of his works. He would later sell this work at a house concert in Germany.
Steve Folk’s prolific and uncompromising approach to making Art is what he believes is the secret to a successful life as an artist and performer.
You can find Steves music and art simply by scrolling below.
Please email your queries to [email protected]
Click here to read what others say about Steve...
early 90s. He practised conceptual painting and performance over his 3 years of residence, and graduated with a second class honours degree.
Post grad, he became involved in many artist-led group shows around Shoreditch, the hot spot of London for underground Art and Performance.
His work led him into the world of Graphic Design within the advertising sector and his own artistic endeavours took a back seat as his career led him into various roles in the field for 15 years.
Songwriting became something of a release for Steve whilst working in various design companies. It was this pursuit that led Steve out of the office and onto the stages of London and the UK. He enjoyed many years of playing festivals and recording albums for a small record company that had faith in his music.
Over the last 5 years Steve, has found himself in the welcoming arms of Mainland Europe and has become a very popular Singer/Songwriter within the House Concert scene in Germany, as well as a regular returning performer in Italy, Switzerland, Holland and Spain.
2 years ago Steve began painting again with a relentless and passionate vigour and has since sold over 100 works across the globe. Last year Steve had his first solo exhibition in Kultur Im Kontor, a centre for arts and music in Wuppertal. He also takes his watercolours with him to every show in Germany, offering his audiences a further experience in the opportunity to view and purchase his work. Steve has produced many commissions and, through the use of social media, has become a celebrated painter amongst a modest circle of friends and followers.
Last year, Steve took up an invitation for a short residency at the Great Art store in Shoreditch, during which he engaged with visitors while painting one of his works. He would later sell this work at a house concert in Germany.
Steve Folk’s prolific and uncompromising approach to making Art is what he believes is the secret to a successful life as an artist and performer.
You can find Steves music and art simply by scrolling below.
Please email your queries to [email protected]
Click here to read what others say about Steve...
***NEw SOFASOUNDS VIDEO LIVE FROM FRANKFURT***
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The PAINTINGS OF Steve FOLK
Here are Steve's paintings, a mixture of watercolours and acrylic. You can purchase them through his ETSY shop here: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SteveFolkPaintings
Any questions? Please email: [email protected]
Any questions? Please email: [email protected]
Steve directs and produces his own videos, humbly shot on the iphone but rich with concept, these films often involve the general public. Here's a small collection, there are plenty more to be found on Youtube.
And some live videos, set in various locations...
