Chris Gollon: Life in Paint

Chris Gollon: Life in Paint is a feature-length documentary exploring the life, work, and creative spirit of British painter Chris Gollon. Known for his provocative imagery and boundary-pushing collaborations – with musicians, clergy, and philosophers – Gollon defied categorisation, forging a deeply original voice in contemporary art before his untimely death in 2017.

The film weaves together intimate interviews, unseen archive footage, and rare access to Gollon’s studio practice, charting his evolution from being self-taught to becoming a celebrated artist. Featuring insights from friends, curators,and long-time collaborators – including Thuston Moore and Eleanor McEvoy – it offers a moving portrait of an artist who risked everything for his work.

More than a biography, Life in Paint is a meditation on what it means to live and create with urgency, and the lasting power of art to challenge and connect.

Director Mark Calderbank is a filmmaker and creative director working across documentary, brand storytelling, and cultural projects. His work often explores creativity, identity and the intersections between art and life. Chris Gollon: Life in Paint is his directorial debut in feature-length documentary, earning praise for its sensitivity, visual richness, and depth of insight.