Global events, video games and ancient artifacts collide in larger-than-life artworks which tell darker stories about our modern world.
British-Canadian artist Ian Kirkpatrick draws together symbols from diverse sources such as cartoons and cave art, remixing them to tell his own stories about the complexities of modern life. In these ornate and layered artworks, these familiar symbols reflect Ian’s search for meaning in a world of increasing uncertainty.
Visit to see large-scale sculptures, enormous quilted wall pieces and digital artworks turned embroideries.
ICONOCLASH is supported by Arts Council England.
Ian Kirkpatrick
Canadian-British artist Ian Kirkpatrick uses graphic design software to produce intricate 2D and 3D artworks out of materials including stainless steel, corrugated cardboard, embroidery, fabric, Perspex and Dibond.
Based in Leeds, Ian’s influences span from ancient cave art and Greek amphorae to graffiti and computer graphics. He has exhibited his work across the UK and internationally, with invited shows in New York, Chicago, Montreal, Berlin, Rome and London.
Since 2017 Ian has been working in the public sphere, producing large-scale murals and sculptures for clients including the London 2012 Olympics, the Tour de France and the Oxford Museum of Natural History.
