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Charles Willmott

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Internationally acclaimed and published fine artist, Charles Willmott has established a reputation as one of the UK's finest figurative artists. Charles originally studied at Birmingham College of Art but went on to work in the world of commerce and advertising until the late 1980s. He was inspired by a trip to the Far East where he acquired a deep interest in the Orient and it's cultures. On his return to England Charles went back to his first love of painting and had his first solo show in 1991.

By chance Charles was introduced to the principal dancer of the Royal Ballet, Miyako Yoshida, which started a fascination with ballet and dance. He has worked with Miyako Yoshida as well as such notable dancers as Darcey Bussell and Joaquin Cortés. His admiration for the grace and beauty of the dancer has led naturally to the development of his work in female form.

His solo show at Medici Gallery showcases work from several ballets including a triple bill called Quantum Leaps from the Birmingham Royal Ballet, Stravinsky - A Celebration, Georges Balachine's Mozartiana and work from the Kirov Ballet tour of Britain. His work covers both contemporary and classical ballet.

Selected Exhibitions:

2010 Medici Gallery, London

2008 Fairfax Gallery, Tunbridge Wells, John Noott Gallery, Broadway,

2007 New Gallery (RWA) Bristol, Ardean Gallery, London

2005 Clifton Gallery, Bristol, Bohemian Gallery, York, Whittingdon Fine Art, Henley, Number Nine, The Gallery, Birmingham, Above Art Gallery, Birmingham

2004 Artifex Gallery, Sutton Coldfield, Number Nine, The Gallery, Birmingham

2003 Number Nine, The Gallery, Birmingham

2002 Gagliardi Gallery, London, Bloxham Gallery, London

2001 Bloxham Gallery, London

2000 Vilas Fine Art, Letchworth

1999 Thompson's Gallery, London, Vilas Fine Art, Letchworth, Number Nine The Gallery, Birmingham

1998 Galerie Utrecht, Utrecht

1997 Galerie Lijn 3, The Hague, Kingfisher Gallery, Cardiff, Artifex Gallery, Birmingham

1994 Halcyon Gallery, London and Birmingham

1992 The Kokkugikan, Tokyo