Fraser Renton

Fraser Renton is a versatile individual with a background spanning art, event management, and web development. He is primarily known for his work as a linear-geometric abstract artist as well as being the founder of several art fairs in the South of England.

Artistic Endeavors

Style: Renton specialises in digital linear-geometric abstract art, employing vibrant colours, sharp lines, and three-dimensional shapes to create captivating and thought-provoking pieces. When painting he utilises various mediums, including acrylics on canvas, birch-ply and aluminium, and sometimes incorporating a protective resin overlay. He also creates tactile Geo-mesh Art using hand-moulded, precision-sprayed aluminium mesh.

Inspirations: He draws inspiration from linear geometrics, colour field painting and artists like; Piet Mondrian, Wassily Kandinsky, Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko.

Exhibitions & Recognition: Renton has exhibited his work at numerous art fairs and exhibitions across the UK, including Manchester Art Fair and Fresh Art Fair in both Cheltenham & London. His work has gained commercial success, being featured in the offices of the First Abu Dhabi Bank in London, The Londoner Casino in Macau, The Silver Seas Cruise Line and The Berlin Light Expo.

Art Fair Organisation

Sussex Art Fair: Renton founded Sussex Art Fair in 2018 a large-scale contemporary art fair held annually in May at Goodwood Racecourse. The fair provides a platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase their work, attracting thousands of art enthusiasts and buyers.

Art Surrey: He is also a director of Art Surrey, staging events held at Sandown Park in March and Epsom Downs Racecourse in October showcasing over 100 artists at each event.

Fraser’s skill set includes maintaining venue management, contractors, staffing, booking each exhibitor and guiding them through the application process and the day to day accounting of each event. For Sussex Art Fair he also manages partner relationships and press and publicity.

Website Development

Fraser Renton Creative Media: Renton founded his web development business in 1999, a company that has provided professional and customised website development and graphic design solutions.

Experience: He has created and maintained hundreds of websites for a diverse range of clients, from legal firms to celebrities.

Overall

Fraser Renton’s career highlights his passion for creativity and design in various forms. He has established himself as a respected artist, a successful event organiser, and a skilled web developer. His dedication to promoting art and supporting fellow independent artists is evident in his role as founder of the largest art fairs in the South East of England.