Durães-West is a British born contemporary artist and painter currently residing in Portugal. From his studios in the Alentejo and Lisbon, Durães-West paints large scale artworks in acrylic and acrylic spray on canvas in series; such as "BLUE SERIES", "DARK MATTERS" and his current project "INFINITY SERIES".

“Contrast, the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association. As in life; light, darkness, form, feeling, day, night, sea, sky; contrast, enables us to measure experience."

Durães-West

RESUME

Durães-West studied Art, History of Art and English Literature at Millfield School in Somerset, studied Fine Art at Central Saint Martins - University of Arts London, gained a BA (Hons) degree in Furniture Design at Bournemouth University and a Post Graduate Certifcate in Education from Sunderland University.

Durães-West is a full time artist, designer and part time movement coach for professional surf athletes. He also writes a monthly opinion article on art for Portugal Resident Newspaper.

Past employment he has been a property developer, stock market investor and owned a security company in Saudi Arabia with several royal clients.

Hand signed original acrylic paintings, limited print runs and digital art can be ordered direct from the online gallery store. NFTs are offered on OpenSea.

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