Ben Crappsley

Biography

In 2011 Ben completed a Master's degree in visual art at Curtin University. He has continued to develop his art practice through drawing, and painting. Ben has held four solo exhibitions in the Fremantle area and participated in numerous group exhibitions since 2011.

Awards

2018
Albany Art Award Finalist

"HABITATION" Mixed media on paper

Collections

Curtin University Art Collection

City of Melville Art Collection

Residencies

2018
Fremantle Arts Center Residency

Ben produced larger scale works on canvas in Studio 9 at the Fremantle Arts Centre. These works were subsequently exhibited at the Bunbury Biennale 2019 and BRILLIANT 2018

Artist Statement

Drawing is the core of Ben's art practice. His work has a strong graphic style using various mixed media techniques. Ben is currently focusing on producing comic books, life drawings, and illustration commissions.