Johnny Morant United Kingdom, b. 1982

Works
  • Johnny Morant, The Sacrifice
    Johnny Morant
    The Sacrifice
    Oil on Linen
    160 x 130 cm
  • Johnny Morant, The Vision
    Johnny Morant
    The Vision
    Oil on Linen
    140 x 120 cm
  • Johnny Morant, The Stag Hunt
    Johnny Morant
    The Stag Hunt
    Oil on Canvas
    120 x 140 cm
  • Johnny Morant, A Dog and a Heron
    Johnny Morant
    A Dog and a Heron
    Oil on Canvas
    150 x 150 cm
  • Johnny Morant, Submerge
    Johnny Morant
    Submerge
    Oil on canvas
    160 x 160 cm
    63 x 63 in
  • Johnny Morant, The Countess
    Johnny Morant
    The Countess
    Oil on canvas
    44 x 34 cm
    17 3/8 x 13 3/8 in
  • Johnny Morant, The Philosopher
    Johnny Morant
    The Philosopher
    Oil on canvas
    86 x 60 cm
    33 7/8 x 23 5/8 in
  • Johnny Morant, Shifting Perceptions
    Johnny Morant
    Shifting Perceptions
    Oil on canvas
    160 x 160 cm
    63 x 63 in
  • Johnny Morant, Origins
    Johnny Morant
    Origins
    Oil on canvas
    61 x 61 cm
    24 x 24 in
  • Johnny Morant, Massacre of the Innocents
    Johnny Morant
    Massacre of the Innocents
    Oil on canvas
    160 x 200 cm
    63 x 78 3/4 in
Biography
United Kingdom
Johnny Morant is a contemporary figurative artist. He was born in Hong Kong and grew up in South West England.
 
After attending art school in Bristol and Bournemouth, he moved to London where his new surroundings had a strong impact on his work. In this densely populated urban setting Morant is steadily making a name for himself as an accomplished painter of the built environment and the people within it.
Working primarily in oil, his evolving process explores the deconstructive analysis of traditional themes, such as legacy and impact. His recent collection Allegories of the past, present and future explores humanity’s capacity to meet challenges and face up to its future. Morant notes that “playing on the border between clarity and suggestion, my work prioritises the intuitive application of paint with the aim of capturing the viscosity of light and insecurity of form”.
 
Johnny Morant has had multiple successful solo exhibitions in London, including that at the Saatchi Gallery for the duration of the START Art fair in 2021. His works have been included in many collections, including Smith & Williamson, Standard Chartered Bank, Prudential plc and Old Mutual plc. He currently lives and works at his studio in West London.
Exhibitions