 Fletcher Sibthorp's work predominantly explores the subject of dance, particularly Flamenco. Since graduating with an Honours Degree from Kingston University, Fletcher's career has known great success, his work adorning pages of biographies, covers of numerous book and record albums. Fletcher Sibthorp has undertaken major artwork commissions from prestigious companies such as BP, British Airways, British Telecom and Sony Records.
Initially, Fletcher was attracted by the concept of movement and its effect on the human form. In 1995 Sibthorp was approached by Sadlers Wells to produce a painting of the Flamenco dance troupe Paco Pena. The movement and expressive quality in his work complemented the passion of Flamenco. Fletcher was immediately drawn into the energy of the dance, producing many paintings on that theme.
Recently, Fletcher Sibthorp has become strongly interested in the subtleties and infinite expressions of the human figure. He describes: Im interested in taking a figure, placing it in an abstract space and from these simple elements, creating a narrative. I like to think that when people view the paintings, they will add their own emotions and from these, create their own interpretations.’
Fletcher Sibthorps work currently concentrates on further developing his own personal creative vision. He is passionate about the direction in which his work is heading. He states :Even though the work, in its content, is becoming simpler, the paintings are harder to resolve, as the underlying expression becomes harder to achieve. Even I don't know how they will develop. They take on their own life, creating their own spirituality.’
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