Darren John
Artist & Director
2010 – present • London

www.iamdarrenjohn.com

instagram.com/darrenjohn

My career as an artist has been rooted in encouraging a more playful look at what surrounds us, exploring creativity as a fundamental human instinct and tool for everyday problem solving.

Over more than a decade of independent practice, I’ve built a multidisciplinary career spanning painting, printmaking, and large-scale public art. My work has been exhibited internationally, featured at major art fairs, and collected worldwide. I delivered collaborations with brands including Porsche, Vans, CAT Footwear, and The Royal Academy of Arts.

Selected commissions continue to be accepted.

Creative Practice and Business Discipline

Beyond studio work, I run my practice as a small independent business, managing everything from e-commerce and gallery sales to brand partnerships, pitching, and marketing. This experience has given me a strong understanding of how creative ideas connect with audiences and how to sustain an artistic career both commercially and strategically.

Collaboration is central to my work. I often partner with production specialists, cultural institutions, and other artists to realise projects that bridge fine art and design. Through these exchanges, I continue to build technical knowledge while supporting others through mentorship and shared creative processes.

Selected Highlights

• Exhibited widely across the UK and Europe, including solo shows and group exhibitions worldwide. Recently featured alongside unseen works by Keith Haring in the US.

• Brand collaborations with Porsche, Vans, CAT Footwear and The Royal Academy of Arts.

• Artworks featured at prestigious art fairs and sold at auction.

• Public artworks and installations across the UK and Europe.

• Over 50 large-scale murals produced through Absolutely Studio.