blackmaggit

"Blackmaggit" is the pseudonym of Welsh fine artist Adam Charlton, based in Cardiff, where he continues to refine his practice in both drawing and painting.Adam's work explores relationships and culture through gestural mark-making and intentional use of colour using various paint mediums. His drawing practice is equally integral to his exploration of surreal and pop-culture-influenced symbolism, often featuring unique characters.

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Born 1999 in Swansea, Wales.
Currently living in Cardiff.Education
2022 - University of Wales Trinity St David's, BA(Hons) Fine Art: Site and Context2019 - University of Wales Trinity St David's, CertHE Foundation in Art and DesignGroup Exhibitions
2025
'Crowd Scene', Finch Gallery, London Fields
BayArt Open, Cardiff
''us/together', Hypha Studios X The Dispensary, Wrexham2022
'On Your Face x Glynn Vivian: Queer Reflections", Glynn Vivian Art Gallery (chosen as The Guardian as "Exhibition of the week")
'11', Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea2021
'Climbing Up The Walls', ArtLacuna, LondonSolo Exhibitions
2025
'On The Beach/ Ar yr Traeth', Elysium Gallery, Swansea2023
'This One's For You', Swansea College Of Art, UWTSD foyerAwards
2022
Freelands Painting Prize
Brian Ross Memorial PrizeArtist Benevolent Fund Step-Change Programme awardee.2019Jane Phillips Award2017"Schools Art Network"