Paul Compton is an illustrator, artist and print-maker based in Melbourne. Featuring creatures real and imagined, Compton’s work is often fantastical in nature, and through his work he blends aspects of realistic figuration with a sense of the absurd. Compton’s creations are a testament to the artist’s ever-present imagination.

In ‘Cuddle-Beast Boys’, Compton’s wide-eyed creatures, locked together in animated conversation, form a single interconnected presence, with their arms and clawed-hands draped over shoulders in gestures of ease and familiarity. Balancing the absurd with the deeply human, Compton uses humour, expression, and finely carved detail to explore themes of companionship, trust, and belonging.

Compton has exhibited at galleries throughout Melbourne, and his works are held in numerous Victorian collections including the Maroondah City Council Art Collection and the Darebin Art Collection. For lovers of contemporary Australian printmaking, or those fascinated by fantastical themes, ‘Cuddle-Beast Boys’ would be a joyful find.

Paul COMPTON (1984 - )
'Cuddle-Beast Boys ' 2023
Ink, watercolour & pencil on paper
Image Size: 34 x 57 cm
Dimensions: 34 x 57 cm
Signed: Signed 'Paul Compton', editioned, titled and dated in margin

Comes with Letter of Provenance

Condition: Excellent:

(c) The Artist or Assignee