Pripyat, Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (2007) Painting by Zachary Peirce

I completed a BA Fine Art (Hons) degree at Middlesex University in 1996. My work during the degree was a mixture of painting and film. After my degree I travelled, living in Sydney for six months and Los Angeles for four years, where I worked in film post production picture and sound editing departments.

Since returning to London in 2002, I have worked as a web and graphic designer, but also spend time each year painting at the Cyprus College of Art. I am currently producing new work from my studio in East London. My intentions are to exhibit my work and continue pursuing art as a career focus.

My portrait of Geoffrey Hawtin was recently shown as part of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists' Imaginitive Portraits Exhibition. I was also shortlisted for this year's Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.

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I was born (1974) and raised in London. I’ve been interested in painting and drawing since childhood, and grew up in an environment where artistic activities were encouraged. My father and two uncles were professional photographers and my grandfather was Waldo Peirce, a well known American painter whose work has featured in collections such as the Metropolitan’s in New York. I grew up with paintings around and an early impression of art as a worthwhile activity.

• Nationality: UNITED KINGDOM
• Date of birth : unknown date
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• Groups: Contemporary British Artists