blackmaggit

"Blackmaggit" is the long-term online moniker of British fine artist Adam Charlton, based in Swansea, Wales and currently part of the Turps Correspondence Course 24/25 , where he continues to refine his practice in both drawing and painting.Adam's work is all about communication, intention and fluidity. He explores internal and external relationships through gestural mark-making and intentional use of color. Using a variety of mediums—including acrylic and oil on canvas—he enjoys experimenting with materials. His drawing practice is equally integral, adding depth to his exploration of surreal and pop-culture-influenced symbolism, often featuring unique characters.This website features a curated selection of Adam Charlton’s work, his up-to-date artist CV, and works for sale.

Spotlight:
Step (Sha la la la la)

Step (Sha La La La La), 2022.
(Acrylic, wall-paint, spray-paint, oil-pastel and modelling paste on canvas, 110x100cm)Shown in PRAXIS 2023 Royal Standard, Liverpool and TurpsxHypha: SPLIT, 2025 Dispensary Gallery, Hypha Studios, Wrexham.

Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis, 2022 mixed-media drawing on paper, roughly 200x400cm
Produced for "On Your Face: Queer Reflections" in Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea.
The theme of the exhibition was to respond to artworks in the GV collection- I chose a piece by Frances Richards of the same title.
The exhibition was featured in the Guardian's. "Exhibition of the Week".

Goo Goo Succuby

Goo Goo Succuby, 2022.
(Acrylic, spray-paint, oil-pastel and wax on canvas, 100x90cm)
Personal collection.
Winner of the Freeland's Painting Prize 2022 exhibited in Chalk Farm, London.
Named after an unreleased SOPHIE track and visually composed of both existing locations from memory and intuitive gesture.

Time-Travelling Self-Portrait

Time-Traveling Self-portrait, 2020 graphite on paper, A3.
Personal collection.
Self-portrait made in the artist's bedroom in lockdown during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic done in real-time using a mirror over the span of two days.
It marks an important time in the artist's development and stands out as a powerful symbol of strength and resilience.
Exhibited in the annual Glynn Vivian Open exhibition, Swansea in 2021.

Other Notable works

CV

Born 1999
Living in Swansea, Wales.
Currently working as part of the Turps CC 24/25 cohort.Education
2022 - University of Wales Trinity St David's, BA(Hons) Fine Art: Site and Context2019 - University of Wales Trinity St David's, CertHE Foundation in Art and DesignGroup Exhibitions
2022 - 'On Your Face x Glynn Vivian: Queer Reflections", Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea, United Kingdom, Friday 22 July 2022 - Sunday 18 September 2022 (featured in The Guardian )2022 - '11', Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea, United Kingdom2021 - 'Climbing Up The Walls', ArtLacuna, London, United KingdomAwards
2022
Freelands Painting Prize
Brian Ross Memorial PrizeArtist Benevolent Fund Step-Change Programme awardee.2019Jane Phillips Award2017"Schools Art Network"