John Duffin

Duffin originally comes from Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria and worked as a shipbuilder before studying at Goldsmiths College and Central St. Martins. The scenes captured in John Duffin’s prints display the rhythm and humanity of urban life. Whilst it is evident that Duffin has been highly influenced by Edward Hopper, his prints depict images of cities that are fulfilled with life and energy; allowing the subject matter of the City to become a character in its own right. Duffin’s work can be strongly recognised as neo-noir by his use of use of deep black shadows, striking architecture and extreme angles.

This cinematic approach to his practice enables him to portray personality in these images. He imagines himself as the “silent onlooker”, devouring the poetry created through the movement of the city."