Much of Luke M Walker's work derives from exploration, primarily through walking. This can involve collecting specific data on walks; the length, the pace, the altitude or number of steps etc. and translating the data into a painting which becomes the physical representation of the momentary act of walking itself.

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His Datascapes are also paintings of time and distance and it is these additional spatial and temporal qualities that he is keen to express. Whether through constructed landscapes or from a direct observation of the environment, they act as a record of both the activity of the artist in the landscape and also in the studio.

Having first completed a Foundation in Architecture & Built Environment - graduating with a Diploma with Distinction - from The Prince of Wales's Institute of Architecture, Luke went on to graduate from City and Guilds London Art school in 2014 with a commendation in MA Fine Art. 

 

His Professional achievements include: Pintar Rapido 2017 Prize Winner - Pooky Lighting Prize; Signature Art Prize - Winner for Painting 2015; Co-Curator & Exhibitor of The Mountain Arts Festival; visiting Lecturer in Fine Art at City & Guilds of London Art School; Associate Lecturer of Interior & Spatial Design at the Chelsea College of Art & Design.

 

With a passion for the planet and environment, Luke is also: a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, London; Co-Founder of The Wilderness Art Collective, which seeks to highlight environmental issues through Art; a volunteer with Community Action Nepal; former Trustee of Porters Progress UK, charities supporting welfare of Mountain communities principally in Nepal; and an experienced mountaineer & rock climber, having climbed to 6,000m!

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More recently, you may have have seen Luke's work in Battersea as he has been the Battersea PowerStation Community Outreach Artist and Co-ordinator since 2016.

 

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