Nigel Humphries | Mixtape

NIGEL HUMPHRIES

Boasting a line-up which could rival Glastonbury, Nigel Humphries’ new Mixtape collection takes us back to an era of homemade cassettes. Featuring a compilation of our favourite musical heroes, the series brings together a selection of iconic singers and bands from a range of eras and genres. Like any good mixtape, it’s eclectic but it’s one you’ll want to repeat over and over again. Following the success of his superhero series, Nigel has untied his cape and dived paintbrush-first into the history of rock and pop icons. By researching details like outfits and stage props, Nigel has recreated iconic moments in time whilst capturing their spirit and personas.

Bringing the world’s most famous musicians to life from his purpose-built studio in the back garden, Nigel has solidified his love for music. He shares this space with a drum kit, even resting his easel on his snare drum. For Nigel, music brings a sense of nostalgia and he wanted to tap into this by depicting icons that all ages can instantly recognise and relate to. He says: “I listened to a lot of the music whilst painting, and yes, that includes the Spice Girls! I’ve enjoyed going down a different route and exploring new ideas. It’s been a challenge to bring the characters out, as they are both real people and well-known personas. All of my work is based on fun, I want people to feel happy when they look at it.”

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