Giles Ward Videos

Explore a growing collection of videos offering insight into the work and ideas of artist and writer Giles Ward. From studio-based conversations to reflections on process and experimentation, these videos provide a deeper look into Giles’ distinctive approach to painting and mixed media.

The first video in this collection features an exclusive interview with Giles, where he discusses his creative journey, influences, and working methods. Known for his experimental use of oils combined with acrylics, inks, spray paint, varnishes, and found materials, Giles draws inspiration from the natural world — particularly the close-up textures, colours, and reflective surfaces found in marine life.

Working largely from life, Giles sources subjects directly from Brixham Fish Market, using photography as a tool to study fleeting light, colour shifts, and surface detail. These observations inform his layered, sculptural approach to paint, where thick applications of oil and unconventional materials such as sawdust, thread, and crab shell are used to lift subjects from the canvas.

As the collection expands, these videos will continue to explore different facets of Giles Ward’s practice, from material experimentation to wider discussions around creativity, observation, and the role of contemporary painting. Whether you are familiar with his work or discovering it for the first time, this page offers valuable context to the artist behind the paintings.