NEWS
2026 EVENTS
20x20
Group exhibition at dot-art Gallery, Liverpool
13 February-2 April 2026
Two of my new paintings have been selected for this group show, part of dot-art's 20th birthday celebrations. All works in the show measure 20x20cm.
Group exhibition at dot-art Gallery, Liverpool
13 February-2 April 2026
Two of my new paintings have been selected for this group show, part of dot-art's 20th birthday celebrations. All works in the show measure 20x20cm.
As Busy as a Bee (Synaesthesia 272). Acrylic on wood panel, 20 x 20cm, unframed, £150.
Flight of the Bumblebee (Synaesthesia 273). Acrylic on wood panel, 20 x 20cm, unframed, £150.
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2025 EVENTS
Williamson Open 2025
Williamson Art Gallery and Museum, Slatey Road, Birkenhead, Wirral CH43 4UE
10 October-13 December 2025
My painting Playhouse: Changing Perspectives (Synaesthesia 261) was selected for this exhibition.
For more information, see https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/the-williamson-open-2025/
Williamson Art Gallery and Museum, Slatey Road, Birkenhead, Wirral CH43 4UE
10 October-13 December 2025
My painting Playhouse: Changing Perspectives (Synaesthesia 261) was selected for this exhibition.
For more information, see https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/the-williamson-open-2025/
Liverpool Art Fair
Ground Floor, The Royal Liver Building, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1HU
11 July-25 August 2025
Two of my expressive paintings were selected for this art fair. For more information, see liverpoolartfair.com
Ground Floor, The Royal Liver Building, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1HU
11 July-25 August 2025
Two of my expressive paintings were selected for this art fair. For more information, see liverpoolartfair.com
2024 EVENTS
The Liverpool Collection
Group exhibition at dot-art Gallery, Liverpool
29 November 2024-8 February 2025
This exhibition included several of my paintings made during my recent residency at Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres.
Group exhibition at dot-art Gallery, Liverpool
29 November 2024-8 February 2025
This exhibition included several of my paintings made during my recent residency at Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres.
Southport Palette Club 6th Invitation Exhibition
The Landing Gallery, The Atkinson, Southport
28 September-23 November 2024
My painting 'The Playhouse Presents... (Synaesthesia 262) [Skyline from The Playhouse] was selected for this exhibition.
The Landing Gallery, The Atkinson, Southport
28 September-23 November 2024
My painting 'The Playhouse Presents... (Synaesthesia 262) [Skyline from The Playhouse] was selected for this exhibition.
Liverpool Art Fair
Ground Floor, The Royal Liver Building, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1HU
28 June-18 August 2024
Five of my paintings made during my recent residency at Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres were selected for this art fair. For more information, see liverpoolartfair.com
Ground Floor, The Royal Liver Building, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1HU
28 June-18 August 2024
Five of my paintings made during my recent residency at Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres were selected for this art fair. For more information, see liverpoolartfair.com
'Two Theatres, One Vision' Artist in Residence Exhibition
Liverpool Everyman Theatre, 13-23 March 2024
I was delighted to be selected to undertake this 6-month, part-time residency with Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres. During the residency I researched and developed a body of work exploring the contrasting internal and external architecture and public spaces of both the Everyman and Playhouse theatres, combined with my unique experiences of being in those spaces. I identified architectural details/spaces/views of both the publicly accessible areas within the buildings and the distinctive external theatre buildings, then combined them with the colours I experience through my sound-colour synaesthesia whilst working in those spaces. I created a series of paintings that are colourful, semi-abstracted, yet recognisable images of the interiors and exteriors of the Everyman and Playhouse.
This residency has been a standalone project from my work expressing music. It has further developed my artistic practice involving the use of sound and experiences of being in spaces, whilst producing work highlighting the unique environment and architecture of the Everyman and Playhouse.
In conjunction with dot-art, who recently interviewed me about the residency project for their blog: https://dot-art.co.uk/2024/03/07/ali-barker-artist-in-residence-at-the-everyman-playhouse-theatres/
The paintings shown in this exhibition can be purchased through dot-art: https://dot-art.co.uk/product-category/ali-barker/
Liverpool Everyman Theatre, 13-23 March 2024
I was delighted to be selected to undertake this 6-month, part-time residency with Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres. During the residency I researched and developed a body of work exploring the contrasting internal and external architecture and public spaces of both the Everyman and Playhouse theatres, combined with my unique experiences of being in those spaces. I identified architectural details/spaces/views of both the publicly accessible areas within the buildings and the distinctive external theatre buildings, then combined them with the colours I experience through my sound-colour synaesthesia whilst working in those spaces. I created a series of paintings that are colourful, semi-abstracted, yet recognisable images of the interiors and exteriors of the Everyman and Playhouse.
This residency has been a standalone project from my work expressing music. It has further developed my artistic practice involving the use of sound and experiences of being in spaces, whilst producing work highlighting the unique environment and architecture of the Everyman and Playhouse.
In conjunction with dot-art, who recently interviewed me about the residency project for their blog: https://dot-art.co.uk/2024/03/07/ali-barker-artist-in-residence-at-the-everyman-playhouse-theatres/
The paintings shown in this exhibition can be purchased through dot-art: https://dot-art.co.uk/product-category/ali-barker/
'Bread and Roses'
Group exhibition at dot-art Gallery, Liverpool
5 April-25 May 2024
This exhibition included several of my expressive paintings on paper and canvas.
Group exhibition at dot-art Gallery, Liverpool
5 April-25 May 2024
This exhibition included several of my expressive paintings on paper and canvas.
Sefton Open Exhibition 2024
The Atkinson, Southport
23 March-4 May 2024
My expressive painting Sam Ryder: Space Man (Synaesthesia 250) was selected for this exhibition.
The Atkinson, Southport
23 March-4 May 2024
My expressive painting Sam Ryder: Space Man (Synaesthesia 250) was selected for this exhibition.
FURTHER INFORMATION
My work is available to purchase through dot-art Gallery, Liverpool.
All available paintings and limited edition prints can be ordered via dot-art's online shop, for delivery (UK mainland courier rate £8.95) or for collection from the gallery.
Selected limited edition prints are stocked in the dot-art Gallery, 14 Queen Avenue, Liverpool L2 4TX (please check their website for current opening times).
You can also find out more about my work at www.curatorspace.com/artists/alibarker
All available paintings and limited edition prints can be ordered via dot-art's online shop, for delivery (UK mainland courier rate £8.95) or for collection from the gallery.
Selected limited edition prints are stocked in the dot-art Gallery, 14 Queen Avenue, Liverpool L2 4TX (please check their website for current opening times).
You can also find out more about my work at www.curatorspace.com/artists/alibarker