Giles Penny RWA

Born in 1962, Giles Penny is a British artist who divides his time between sculpture, painting, and printmaking. He trained at The Heatherly School of Fine Art, Chelsea, Bournemouth & Poole College of Art, and Newport College of Art.

Penny's focus of expression is the human form, which acts as a vehicle to explore the interaction between physical and abstract worlds and often portrays an innocent humorous quality. The nature of his figures remains eternally elusive. His paintings are instantly recognisable to anyone familiar with his sculpture.

Artist Statement

"I don't like being limited to just one medium, I work on several pieces at once until something is complete. I am driven by the feeling that my next piece of work will be my finest, but when I reflect on my work over the past forty years I've found it's the idea in conjunction with the making that completes the experience."

above: Giles Penny, Man with Open Arms - Canary Wharf

Exhibitions & Installations

Giles Penny's large-scale works can be seen in many public spaces, including:

Golden Square, London
Canary Wharf, London
White City, London
Fulham Reach, London
Body Shop International
Liminster Church, Sussex
Wolverhampton city centre
Bruton, Somerset

above: Giles Penny, Man on Bench - Bruton Somerset

Autumn Annual

24 Sep - 11 Oct 2024

London

London's annual tradition, the Autumn Annual, will be on display from 24 September - 11 October 2024. This year, we have chosen to pare down the exhibition, and will feature...

Giles Penny RWA

Sculptures, Paintings and Prints

19 Jun - 5 Jul 2024

London

Get ready to dive into the brilliant world of Giles Penny, a renowned British artist living and working in Bruton, Somerset. His work transcends sculpture, painting, and printmaking. His artistic...