Tom Glendenning

Tom Glendenning is an abstract artist and muralist based in Pontevedra, Spain whose works are exhibited internationally. He graduated from Kingston University, London in 2014 with an honours degree in graphic design that taught him the importance of creative problem solving and powerful ideas. Before working on large scale murals he began painting dynamic and textural abstract artworks on canvases inspired by abstract expressionists such as Willem de Kooning and Gerhard Richter. Colour and contrast are extremely important in Tom’s work, of which nature and abandoned urban landscapes provide a huge source of inspiration. He describes his artistic expression as being rooted in the contrasts of colour, mark-making, and texture, as well as controlled randomness. Specifically, he endeavours to create a "sense of place" within each of his compositions, often focusing on the relationship between urban and natural environments.


Maps

In his current project, Tom uses geographical map borders and contours to create an authentic fusion of urban and natural environments that bring landscapes to life as dynamic and colourful abstract compositions. Each colour area is defined in part by the artist's vision and in part by the intrinsic contours...

Art Foundation Diploma at Leeds College of Art

Graphic Design BA at Kingston University, London

2024-2026 La Pivo - Pontevedra, Spain
2023 Art gallery MusArt - Pontevedra, Spain
2023 Rumore / Rumore Lounge Pub - Pontevedra, Spain
2022 Nómadas by Chech / Bizarro, Club Naval de Pontevedra, Spain
2017 Tabula Rasa - Pontevedra, Spain
2016 Galeria Celda - Pontevedra, Spain