Ben Johnson is an artist who takes his inspiration from the built environment. Born in 1946 in Llandudno, Whales he is a modern equivalent of 18th century painters such as Vermeer and Canaletto. His process is long and detailed and includes photography, rigorous drawing and the application of paint in tiny patches using a spray gun. This view from the roof of the National Gallery captures…

Martin Butler's work is concerned with line and space, organic forms, the transformation of consciousness, and mythological and mystical iconography. He combines highly detailed pen and ink drawing with contemporary design technologies to create what he calls "psychedelic environments, psychic landscapes, and the characters that inhabit them." For commisions, projects, collaborations or general…

German photographer Christoph Thomas casts an outside European eye on NYC - Custom-made large format camera, Polaroid film and long exposures. The resulting exhibition of 30 large-scale cityscapes, devoid of people, offers an elusive glimpse of 19th century tranquility while hinting at a cryptic, apocalyptic ending. Exhibition 12.01.11 - 26.02.11 The Wapping Project- Bankside 65a Hopton…

Empress of death New York being her birthplace as well as living in Holland, France and Germany before making London her residence, she has captured the attention of a global audience through her macabre and ethereal drawings. Citing Durer, Memling and Van Eyck as a few of her influences, her elaborate and unique approach to her work manages to be refreshing and innovative whilst maintaining…

Staged in the superb Raphael Rooms at the Victoria and Albert Museum, the London College of Fashion held its annual MA fashion show last month offering audiences a glimpse into the future of British fashion. The event as always exhibited a fantastic array of work – menswear graduate Sven Hoppe displayed one of the strongest collections of the night and subsequently took home the award for Student…

FAULT: Can you sum up your photography in 3 words? Atmospheric, conceptual, and very personal. FAULT: What inspired you to take a career in photography? I have always been an artistic soul. My background is in fine art, and photography to me is just a quicker way of painting a visual image. I am also fascinated by human form and expression: moods, movement, faces, body lines,…

COME ALIVE FAULT: How has 2010 been for you? It’s been pretty kool; I meet some great people like my art director Arnas Bagdonas and photographer Abie Lamin who have helped me with my visuals. 2010 has been the year where things have started to move for me. FAULT: Could you tell us some more about " Ka Boukie”? “Kaboukie” is a nick name given to me in Jamaica a few weeks…