CAL AKARA
Cal Akara (b. 1991, Bradford, UK) is a contemporary artist living and working nomadically. Since 2022 he has travelled internationally, developing a body of work on linen and walls that inquires into the relationship between the internal and external landscape.
Cal integrates meditative practices into his methodology, using techniques to cultivate states of awareness that become generative conditions to explore consciousness, perception & memory. Painting serves as a medium for infinite exploration, drawing inspiration from expressionist and surrealist masters as well as contemporary op-artists, to create delicate, saturated worlds within abstract windows. Each piece draws the viewer towards the personal magic of memory, creating a space for reflection and connection.
The pivotal development of Cal’s practice took place during multiple residencies in India between 2022 & 2024. He represents himself independently and has exhibited at international art fairs in Singapore, New York, and London, alongside self-produced solo shows in the United Kingdom. His murals have been embraced by diverse communities, sharing his distinctive, vibrant painting style worldwide.
Cal is currently in Cambodia.
Cal Akara (b. 1991, Bradford, UK) is a contemporary artist living and working nomadically. Since 2022 he has travelled internationally, developing a body of work on linen and walls that inquires into the relationship between the internal and external landscape.
Cal integrates meditative practices into his methodology, using techniques to cultivate states of awareness that become generative conditions to explore consciousness, perception & memory. Painting serves as a medium for infinite exploration, drawing inspiration from expressionist and surrealist masters as well as contemporary op-artists, to create delicate, saturated worlds within abstract windows. Each piece draws the viewer towards the personal magic of memory, creating a space for reflection and connection.
The pivotal development of Cal’s practice took place during multiple residencies in India between 2022 & 2024. He represents himself independently and has exhibited at international art fairs in Singapore, New York, and London, alongside self-produced solo shows in the United Kingdom. His murals have been embraced by diverse communities, sharing his distinctive, vibrant painting style worldwide.
Cal is currently in Cambodia.