Russell Hatton creates bold, large-scale abstract works on aluminium, exploring the relationship between colour, light and surface. He works with high-performance automotive paints such as pearlescent, xyrallic and candy finishes, applying them with commercial spray guns before lacquering and polishing to achieve a striking reflective quality.
His process transforms industrial materials into artworks that shift and change with the light, offering the viewer different experiences depending on time of day and viewpoint. The result is a unique depth and movement that blurs the boundary between painting and sculpture.
Inspired by Op Art, Hatton plays with perception and space, encouraging the viewer to engage with the work from multiple angles. Each piece embodies his commitment to pushing the creative potential of his chosen medium.
