Gareth Tristan Evans (aka The Trunk of Funk)

Born in Singapore, brought up in a remote Welsh valley and now living in Macclesfield, Gareth, has developed a unique and recognisable style that has caught the attention of contemporary art collectors in the UK and abroad.


A mixed media artist, his work takes influences from his background of a career in the music industry, a classics degree, his childhood love of sci fi and a fascination with street art. Not conventionally trained in fine art it has been a personal journey of discovery and experimentation which has seen him arrive on the contemporary art scene.

 

Gareth’s work, although presented as ‘hung art’, also has a sculptural quality due to its multi-dimensional nature. In pursuit of the ‘beautiful unconventional’ he explores and blends traditional artistic techniques with modern technology. An industrial laser cutter is just one of the tools sharing space with paint brushes and racks of acrylic spray cans in his studio situated in an 19 the Century Cotton Mill at the foothills of the Peak District.


Gareth is best known for his hugely popular ‘Urban Geisha’ Series that has been exhibited by galleries from Glasgow to London to New York. A 21st Century urban interpretation of the traditional Geisha the images are a thoughtful, artistic, mix tape. Kimonos in antique Rose print, exotic headdresses adorned by Kingfishers, graffiti tags and 24 Carat Gold Leaf discs. The result is an unlikely, fantastical and deeply mindful combination. The work is a collage of photography, painting and leaf gilding blended with crafted 3D elements of authentic postage stamps, vintage textiles, French seed packets and Japanese paper all interlaced with graffiti tags, symbols and iconography.

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The Last Supper Uzi - Smolensky Gallery

Gareth Tristan Evans, The Last Supper Uzi
£ 695.00
£ 695.00
Antique Rose Uzi - Smolensky Gallery

Gareth Tristan Evans, Antique Rose Uzi
£ 495.00
£ 495.00
The Creation of Adam Uzi - Smolensky Gallery

Gareth Tristan Evans, The Creation of Adam Uzi
£ 695.00
£ 695.00
Sphinx Phoenix In Gold Leaf - Smolensky Gallery

Gareth Tristan Evans, Sphinx Phoenix In Gold Leaf
£ 250.00
£ 250.00
Patience New Rose Skateboard Trio - Smolensky Gallery

Gareth Tristan Evans, Patience New Rose Skateboard Trio
£ 795.00
£ 795.00
Porcelain - Smolensky Gallery

Gareth Tristan Evans, Porcelain
£ 175.00
£ 175.00
'Patience' In Gold Leaf - Smolensky Gallery

Gareth Tristan Evans, 'Patience' In Gold Leaf
£ 250.00
£ 250.00
Lemon Crush In Gold Leaf - Smolensky Gallery

Gareth Tristan Evans, Lemon Crush In Gold Leaf
£ 175.00
£ 175.00
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WingShot In Gold Leaf - Smolensky Gallery

Gareth Tristan Evans, WingShot In Gold Leaf
£ 250.00
£ 250.00
'Pilgrim' In Gold Leaf - Smolensky Gallery

Gareth Tristan Evans, 'Pilgrim' In Gold Leaf
£ 175.00
£ 175.00
Sparks Fly In Gold Leaf - Smolensky Gallery

Gareth Tristan Evans, Sparks Fly In Gold Leaf
£ 250.00
£ 250.00
'JUNK Halo' In Gold Or Copper Leaf - Smolensky Gallery

Gareth Tristan Evans, 'JUNK Halo' In Gold Or Copper Leaf
from £ 175.00
from £ 175.00
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10 FT And Lucid In Gold Leaf - Smolensky Gallery

Gareth Tristan Evans, 10 FT And Lucid In Gold Leaf
from £ 175.00
from £ 175.00
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The Long Fade - Smolensky Gallery

Gareth Tristan Evans, The Long Fade
£ 125.00
£ 125.00
Skin - Smolensky Gallery

Gareth Tristan Evans, Skin
£ 85.00
£ 85.00
Junk - Smolensky Gallery

Gareth Tristan Evans, Junk
from £ 125.00
from £ 125.00
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The Anatomy Of Persephone In Gold Leaf - Smolensky Gallery

Gareth Tristan Evans, The Anatomy Of Persephone In Gold Leaf
£ 250.00
£ 250.00
Wallflower - Smolensky Gallery

Gareth Tristan Evans, Wallflower
£ 140.00
£ 140.00
Adorn your space with the exquisite beauty of Gareth Tristan Evans' Lotus (24 Carat Gold). This limited edition Giclée print, hand-finished with 24 Carat Gold Leaf, acrylics, Copper, and Silver Leaf on 315 gsm Soft Textured Cotton paper, measures 42 x 59 cm. Each print is embossed, numbered, hand-signed, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, ensuring a touch of elegance and exclusivity in every piece.

Gareth Tristan Evans, Lotus (24 Carat Gold), 2023
£ 215.00
£ 215.00
Gareth Tristan Evans The Wave That Breaks Below (24 Carat Gold) - Limited Edition Giclée Print Hand-Finished with 24 Carat Gold Lea

Gareth Tristan Evans, The Wave That Breaks Below (24 Carat Gold), 2023
£ 215.00
£ 215.00
Enrich your space with the timeless elegance of Gareth Tristan Evans' To Have and To Hold (24 Carat Gold). This limited edition Giclée print is hand-finished with 24 Carat Gold Leaf, acrylics, Copper, and Silver Leaf on 315 gsm Soft Textured Cotton paper, measuring 42 x 59 cm. Each print is embossed, numbered, hand-signed, and comes with a certificate of authenticity, ensuring a touch of sophistication and exclusivity in every piece.

Gareth Tristan Evans, To Have and To Hold (24 Carat Gold), 2023
£ 215.00
£ 215.00
Elevate your collection with Gareth Tristan Evans' Clytemnestra (24 Carat Gold) Giclée print. Hand-finished with 24 Carat Gold Leaf on 315 gsm Soft Textured Cotton paper, this limited edition masterpiece, measuring 42 x 59 cm, is embossed, numbered, and hand-signed. Each print comes with a certificate of authenticity, adding a touch of luxury and exclusivity to your art collection.

Gareth Tristan Evans, Clytemnestra (24 Carat Gold), 2023
£ 215.00
£ 215.00