Large-scale original cityscapes: Monumental by Paul Kenton

From the Great Sphinx of Ancient Egypt to Raphael’s frescoes in the Vatican and Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel, monumental art has moved audiences for thousands of years. Transforming reality, these large-scale artworks can convey powerful emotions, tell incredible stories and depict the awe-inspiring forces of nature. Or, as with Paul Kenton’s striking Monumental collection, they can react to the world around them, metamorphosing into something unforgettable.

In this breathtaking body of original work, the internationally collected cityscape artist has expanded his repertoire to explore seascapes and landscapes on a larger scale than ever before. Painted in oils and resin on aluminium, copper, canvas and brass, the unique artworks encompass majestic oceans and mountains from across Europe, along with dynamic scenes from cities like New York.

The metallic element of his paintings has a transformative effect; in different lights, the work takes on a new life – glowing one minute and shimmering the next. Paul explains: “I’ve found that when it’s hanging in people’s houses, the light changes throughout the day as the sun rises and comes down, which actually changes the way the painting looks."