Neal Rock Residency - Summer 2023
Neal Rock is an accomplished abstract painter and sculptor who was born and raised in Port Talbot, South Wales, and currently resides and works in Charlottesville, Virginia. Rock's work is known for its interdisciplinary approach, which combines his knowledge of painting, sculpture, and the history of abstraction. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Painting from the University of Gloucestershire in the UK, his Master of Arts in Fine Art from Central Saint Martins School of Art & Design in London, and his Ph.D. in Painting from the Royal College of Art, also in London.
Rock has exhibited his work extensively both nationally and internationally, with solo exhibitions in major cities such as Paris, New York, and Los Angeles, as well as participating in group shows at institutions such as the Contemporary Art Museum Houston and the John Moores Painting Prize at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool, UK. His abstract paintings and sculptures have been praised for their bold use of color and form, as well as their ability to challenge traditional notions of space and perception. In addition to his artistic practice, Rock is also a highly respected educator and mentor, currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Studio Art, specializing in painting, at the University of Virginia.