In 2013, 4me4you visited Signal Gallery to experience the striking work of Bael. The exhibition presented a powerful series of stark, haunting figurative paintings, each charged with a raw, almost primal intensity.
MY PROCESS
In these early works, Bael used himself as the subject, lending the pieces a deeply personal and atavistic quality.
Choosing to step away from the constraints of formal art education, Bael pursued his practice independently, developing his voice as a self-taught artist.
Originally from the North East of the UK, his distinctive style seeks to balance beauty with darkness, using a minimal aesthetic to provoke a strong emotional response in the viewer.
Bael’s work has since gone on to receive international recognition, marking him as a compelling and singular presence in contemporary art.
Bael has presented his work in both solo and group exhibitions across major cities such as London, Berlin, and Los Angeles. His art has been featured in notable publications including L.A. Weekly, Art of England, and Juxtapoz. As his practice continues to develop,
