 Chirs Oxenbury
was born in 1974 with a pencil in his hand (much to the discomfort of his mother).
"I spent my early life in the Black Country, after
training in graphic design I entered the world of the games industry, it was fun and an
ideal job, my days were spent creating characters and new worlds, then one day it stopped
being fun and I decided to branch out and pursue other things, I realised that having some
bloke behind me asking to make something “a bit more blue” was not for me, it
was time for new challenges, a fresh start. So I picked up a paintbrush.
I decided to combine my two loves comedy and painting. I'd
always been fascinated by comedy especially Stand Up, the art of getting up on stage and
making people laugh is the ultimate in performance to me. One person standing alone
sharing their thoughts with an audience who may or may not go with them. So I thought I'd
give it a try, and realised it was for me!
In comedy it's not all about the jokes, there is more to it.
There is formula, timing, expression, a comedy icon is someone who can understand all
these things and still make it look effortless and that is why I pay homage to my comedy
heroes of the past and present. Comedians have such great faces, lots of character;
it’s a joy, as every brush stroke brings them to life and makes me smile" |
