Dex Hannon Northumberland, United Kingdom
Dex Hannon is originally from Manchester now based in North East England. His art lives in several private collections across the world. He has featured in books and magazines, both in the UK and US. In 2020, he won best in show for the International Art Folio 2020 Annual award. In 2019 he was shortlisted for the Refresh Art Prize in 2019.
Born in Manchester in 1972, Dex Hannon is a British abstract expressionist and multimedia artist whose work encompasses paint, digital art, film, sound, and photography.
Hannon’s oeuvre examines transformation and reinvention, with each medium providing a distinct perspective on the human experience. His guiding philosophy—“What else could it be?”—informs his multidisciplinary approach, continuously challenging boundaries and redefining the possibilities of art.
Music significantly influences Hannon’s creative process, akin to the practices of Mark Rothko and Gerhard Richter. For Hannon, music serves not merely as an inspiration, but as a catalyst. Each composition evokes memories and emotions, which are translated into the rhythmic, dynamic elements that characterize his work. His art is frequently described as "pictorial symphonies," adorned with intricate lines, bold textures, and vivid colour palettes.
Beyond traditional media, Hannon has embraced digitalism, particularly through his Retro Futurism series. He approaches each piece with an openness to evolution—where a painting might form the basis for a digital reinterpretation, a single photograph might inspire an entire film, and a completed piece often marks the commencement of a new creative endeavor. For Hannon, the artistic process does not have a definitive end; instead, it presents ongoing opportunities for reinvention.
Currently residing in Blyth, Northumberland, Hannon’s practice is profoundly influenced by his environment and his conviction in art as a unifying force. Through his paintings, films, and collaborations, Hannon continues to investigate the intersections of memory, emotion, and possibility, encouraging audiences to envision not only what is, but what could be.
Artwork
skllfkbylyf, Video, 2024
We are all lost transmissions looking for a source, Acrylic on canvas, 2021, 2000
Drifting through Cerebral Sunsets, Acrylic on canvas, 2021, £1750
Atomic Balance , Oil Paint on Canvas, 2017
The Cold Dead Heart Exploded, Oil Paint on Canvas, 2017, SOLD
SPINE, Acrylic on Canvas, 2017
Dream Stealers, Digital Remix on canvas, 2016
Broken Boned & Bleeding out, Acrylic on Canvas, 2017
Dis-Funk-Shun, Acrylic on Canvas, 2017
Fractures, Oil on Canvas, 2018, 1100
Flesh JunkShun, Acrylic on Canvas, 2017, 1450
The Hidden Truth of Domestic Bliss, Acrylic on canvas, 2018, On request
Sugar Pop Dream Factory, Oil on Canvas, 2018, £1300
I Clipped my own wings and fell through the earth , Oil on Canvas, 2018, £1600
Quantum Superposition, Oil on Canvas, 2019, 1600
Dreams Moonbeams and Street scenes, Oil on Canvas, 2019, 1450
chrysalis, Acrylic on Canvas, 2020, 1400
Fury in the eyes of those left behind, Acrylic on Canvas, 2020, 1400
The Decline of Empires, Acrylic on Canvas, 2020
Foundation of forgotten buildings, Acrylic on canvas, 2017, 1450
Carving Her way through the Dancefloor, Oil On Canvas, 2020, £1600
G-Spot Tornado, Acrylic on canvas, 2021, 1750
Razor Blade Cold, Acrylic on canvas, 2021, 1500
We are in Decline, Digital Remix, 2024, £885
Bridgets Blockhouse Blues, Digital Remix, 2024, £450
What was in thatDrink?, Digital Remix, 2024, £885
Red Block Blue, Digital Remix, 2024, £782
Blythian Memes, Video, 2024
State of Flux - Video art idea exploration, Video, 2024
Wichita Vortex, Acrylic on Canvas, 2021, £1600
Projects and exhibitions
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Abstract Painting06/09/2024 — 07/10/2024 From the light infused landscapes by @stevethompsonartist the alchemic immersive abstracts by @amandaburtonart Striking layered and graphic paintings by @dexhannonartist and the process driven dot work by Simon SB Brought together beautifully in one space - IV is an exhibition of abstract paintings you’ll not want to miss. Gallery... [Read more] |
Northlight Arts, Leeds | Details |
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The Path - Palazzo Pisani-Revedin, during the Venice Biennale03/09/2024 — 06/11/2024 This show, The PATH at Palazzo Pisani-Revedin, takes place during the Venice Biennale 2024. Once again my focus is on Blyth for this artwork, digital remixing the Northumberland flag with the WW2 bunker that can be found in Blyth. "Coal Dust to Crushed Clean Pixels" captures Northumberland's transition from industrial heritage to a... [Read more] |
Palazzo Pisani-Revedin, Venice | Details |
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Wow Northumberland15/02/2024 — 07/05/2024 Joint Show Northumberland |
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington | Details |
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Editions11/08/2017 — 29/08/2017 EDITIONS (JOINT SHOW) 17/08/2017 – 28/08/2017 Join us for a preview evening and meet the artists on 17th August Leeds Gallery, Munro House, Duke St, Leeds LS9 8AG Dex Hannon will be showing some of his Digital Remix works alongside 7 other artists. |
Leeds Gallery, Leeds | Details |
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Artist of the Month July 201701/07/2017 — 31/07/2017 Featured artist for July on UK Artists website. http://www.ukartistsonline.com/blog-post.aspx?id=37 |
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A Hero's Journey01/07/2017 An interview with Peter DeKuster for the website 'A Hero's Journey.' interviews with creatives living their dreams. https://theherojourney2016.wordpress.com/2017/07/01/the-heros-journey-of-dex-hannon/ |
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Art Share Love01/06/2017 — 30/06/2017 Listed in the magazines top 10 Abstract Artists to watch - 2017 June Issue of Art Share Love http://bit.ly/2rBo7vs |
June Issue | Details |
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Featured Artist Lumi-Arts01/06/2017 — 30/06/2017 Featured Artist on LumiArts website. http://www.lumiarts.co.uk/artist-in-focus-dex-hannon/ |
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Top 50 Artists01/09/2016 — 01/09/2017 Chosen as one of the top 50 artists for the magazine Art Share Love https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/69e946_e7257270c94145d8a64654804e52d54b.pdf |
Art Share Love magazine | Details |
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A Collection of Broken Toys01/10/2015 — 30/11/2015 Solo show of Dex Hannon's work and performance of the Synaesthesia Colours Sound Project. A multi media collaborative project. |
Kunsthuis Art Gallery York, York | Details |
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Analogue vs Digital08/07/2015 — 16/09/2015 A show bringing together the paintings (analogue) and (Digital) remixes. |
Outlaws Yacht Club, Leeds | Details |