Chris Malcomson Enter a
feeling, not
a gallery.
Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Chris Malcomson
Chris Malcomson: A Life Painted in Light and Shadow Born in Liverpool, England, on February 18, 1936, Christopher Ransome Malcomson’s life unfolded as a fascinating tapestry woven from engineering precision, artistic exploration, and a deep engagement with the human spirit. His early years were shaped by wartime displacement – a childhood spent navigating the anxieties of World War II, first in Bath and later at Huyton Hill School – ex
periences that instilled within him a quiet resilience and an appreciation for the value of safety and stability. This formative period laid the groundwork for his meticulous approach to both engineering and art, a characteristic evident in the careful layering and considered composition of his paintings. Malcomson’s professional journey began with a solid foundation in structural engineering, culminating in three decades spent at F.…