SELVIN NOVEMBER (1969 – )

November uses rich and inventive combinations of colour and textures in his portraiture. While much of his previous work was largely politically inspired, his current practice engages with issues around memory, personal identity and interpersonal relations.

Many of these memories come from his experiences as a community creative worker; however he also makes reference to his own photography. Drawing on techniques such as image cropping and tonal variation, November refers to his style as Afro-Pop.

“It’s not realism I am aiming for, but rather to capture the essence of the image. My colours are vivid and expressive to communicate the mood and character of the people I paint.” (Selvin, 2010)