ANTHONY J PARKÉ-ANTONIS

Anthony J Parké is a London-based artist whose artistic practice began with conceptual sculpture at Kingston Polytechnic, followed by post-graduate studies in Philosophy and Literature.

Series II: 'Augmented Worlds'

The lower section evokes an idealised English pastoral world—slow, organic, and shaped by seasonal rhythms. Above it hovers a harsh geometry of neon rectangles, artificial light, spirals, network connections, interfaces, and signal-filled skies - a landscape of abstract systems, grids, algorithms, and illuminated surfaces. Mother Nature wanes beneath a technology-driven future.

Series 1: 'Interior Mapping'

The human figure in these paintings invites contemplation rather than conclusion. Each painting operates as a fragment of a wider inquiry into what it means to be human—to exist within and against the pressures of the environment. Through this, a visual language is used that is both introspective and universal, personal and collective.

SELECTED PAST EXHIBITIONS

2024 - Bankside Gallery, Royal Society of Miniatures, UK

2022 - Zari Gallery, Ascension, London, UK

2022 - Manchester Art Fair

2022 - Zari Gallery, BHM, London, UK

2021 - Mall Galleries, Figurative Art Now, UK

2019 - Mall Galleries, Royal Society of Miniatures, UK

2019 - Hanbury Manor Estate, Hertfordshire, UK

2019 - Brocket Hall Estate, Welwyn Garden City, UK

2019 - The Saffron Walden Gallery, UK

2019 - Westcliffe Gallery, Norfolk, UK

2018 - All Saints Church, Herts

2017 - Mall Galleries, Royal Society of Miniatures

2016 - Bell Fine Art/ Affordable Art Fair, Battersea

2016 - Catto Gallery, Stock show, London, UK

2016 - Bell Fine Art - Winchester, UK

2015 - Saffron Walden Gallery - Summer Exhibition, UK

2015 - Catto Gallery - Easter Exhibition London, UK

2015 - Catto Gallery - Window of Opportunity - London, UK

2014 - Catto Gallery - Summer Show - London, UK

2014 - Summer Salon, IAF, Islington, London

2014 - Catto Gallery - Solo show - London, UK

2014 - Beaux Arts Bath, Affordable Art Fair, Battersea

2014 - Catto Gallery Mixed Show, Hampstead London UK

2014 - The Gallery, Stoke Newington, London UK

2013 - Arthaus Gallery, Hertfordshire UK

2013 - The Arches Gallery, East London UK

2013 - Courtyard Arts, Hertford, UK

2010 - The Gallery, Hornsey Library

2006 - Kudos, East Finchley, UK

2003 - The Crocodile Gallery

1993 - L’Orangerie, Acton, UK

1993 - Kingston Museum, UK

1992 - Waltham Forest Grad. Show, UK

SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY

2022 - The Art Market Magazine, Issue 69

2020 - Elizabeth Barden 'Artist's Can...'

2018 - Islington Journal, October 28th

2018 - Islington Gazette, October 25th

2018 - The Guide Artists Magazine, Featured Artist

2018 - Equilibrium Magazine, Spring Issue 63

2014 - Into the Glass: Hyperreal Paintings of Anthony J. Parké,

Foreword: Edward Lucie-Smith

2014 - Camden New Journal, May 15, No.1661

2014 - Catto Gallery Catalogue - Solo Show 2014

2014 - Cork Street Open Catalogue, 2014

2013 - Book: East Finchley Open Arts 10th Anniversary

2013 - Equilibrium Magazine, Spring Issue 46

FILM /INTERVIEW

2014 - Interviewed by art historian, critic and poet,

            Edward Lucie-Smith

AWARDS

2019 - Royal Society of Miniatures, Connoisseur
             Commendation Award

2018 - Islington Arts Society Annual Exhibition Peoples Choice Award

2017 - Royal Society of Miniatures, Gold Memorial Bowl, Honourable Mention

2017 - Courtyard Arts Open, Herts, Highly Commended 

2016 - Hertford Society Open Exhibition, Peoples Choice, Runner up

EDUCATION

2012 - St Martins School of Art, Advanced Anatomical Drawing
1999 - Masters Degree – English Literature, O.U
1993-1997 - Honours Degree – Combined: Fine art (Kingston)/ Philosophy (O.U.)
1989-1991 - Fine Art Foundation Diploma, Waltham Forest

TALKS

2016 - Guest Speaker: Art Business Success Summit, London.

2013 - Collett School, Hemel Hempstead UK

2013 - Coleridge School, London UK