John Potter

Often created in series, John’s works reference themes of art history, music and fragmented memories of place. Although he avoids any form of illusional representation, many of the paintings explore the relationship and sometimes conflicting forces between human nature and nature itself. 

John was born into a working-class family in Merseyside. He studied fine art at Chelsea College of Art and Camberwell College and has exhibited widely including at the Liverpool Biennale, the Royal Academy, the Cello Factory Gallery and a commission for the London Design Festival. This year, he has been shortlisted for the 2026 Cass Art Prize which champions the best of contemporary painting across the UK and Republic of Ireland. 

Contact John through Instagram: @johnpotterartist