Craig Black is a Scottish visual artist renowned for his innovative “Acrylic Fusion” technique.
Specialising in bespoke artwork, installations, and live performance art, Craig is committed to creating captivating and original visuals in all his work.
Craig’s "Acrylic Fusion" has garnered international acclaim, captivating brands, galleries, and art collectors alike. This versatile analogue process involves hand-pouring layers of acrylic paint to create a mesmerising and unique effect.
Craig’s versatility has led to diverse collaborations, including bespoke football artworks for FIFA at the World Cup, match-day narratives for UEFA, iconic basketballs for Wilson and the NBA, and customising American footballs for the NFL. His portfolio extends to creating an iconic “Acrylic Fusion” Taycan for Porsche, designing elegant packaging for Mucho, transforming the W Edinburgh hotel lobby with an immersive mural, and crafting bespoke helmets for Jaguar TCS Racing at the Monaco E-Prix.
Adapting "Acrylic Fusion" to various environments, Craig excels both in the controlled studio setting and in the dynamic atmosphere of live performances, where audiences witness his artistic process in real time.
Craig carefully selects his collaboration partners, seeking projects that resonate with his style and ethos, ensuring each partnership is unique.
His work has been celebrated and exhibited globally, from London and New York to Sydney and Dubai. Craig is also a sought-after speaker, sharing his inspirational creative journey at conferences and events worldwide.
Say hello: hello@craig.black +44 (0) 7939 182 969
Enquiries, Commissions & Artworks for Sale: Alison Black - alison@craig.black
CLIENTS
FIFA
UEFA
Porsche
Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
NBA
Red Bull
Premier League
PepsiCo
Sony
Wisdom Audio
Gallo Acoustics
Mucho
Rangers Football Club
Ribble Cycles
The Midnight Club
Vans
Pantofola d'Oro
BBC
Simmons x Schmid
OFFF
LIVE ART PERFORMANCE
2024 — VANDAL Gallery (Sydney, AUS)
2023 — Wilson & NFL (London, UK)
2023 — UEFA Champions League Final 2023 (Instanbul, TR)
2023 — OFFF Festival (Barcelona, ES)
2023 — Wilson & NBA (Paris, FR)
2022 — FIFA World Cup (Doha, QA)
2022 — Why? Talks (San Francisco, US)
2022 — Cheekwood (Nashville, US)
2022 — The Premier League (London, UK)
2021 — NYT - COP26 (Glasgow, UK)
2021 — The 7 Sins Project (London, UK)
LIVE ART PERFORMANCE
2024 — VANDAL Gallery (Sydney, AUS)
2023 — Wilson & NFL (London, UK)
2023 — UEFA Champions League Final 2023 (Instanbul, TR)
2023 — OFFF Festival (Barcelona, ES)
2023 — Wilson & NBA (Paris, FR)
2022 — FIFA World Cup (Doha, QA)
2022 — Why? Talks (San Francisco, US)
2022 — Cheekwood (Nashville, US)
2022 — The Premier League (London, UK)
2021 — NYT - COP26 (Glasgow, UK)
2021 — The 7 Sins Project (London, UK)
INTERVIEWS - TV
2023 — BBC News
2023 — BBC - A View from the Terrace
2023 — Channel 5
INTERVIEWS - PODCAST
2024 — Creativity for Sale
2023 — We Are Makers
2023 — BBC - Off the Ball
2023 — My Life in Design
2022 — Just a Chat With
INTERVIEWS - TV
2023 — BBC News
2023 — BBC - A View from the Terrace
2023 — Channel 5
INTERVIEWS - PODCAST
2024 — Creativity for Sale
2023 — We Are Makers
2023 — BBC - Off the Ball
2023 — My Life in Design
2022 — Just a Chat With
EXHIBITION
2024 — VANDAL Gallery (Sydney, AUS) - Solo
2022 — FIFA World Cup (Doha, QA) - Solo
2022 — Cheekwood (Nashville, US) - Solo
2022 — The Premier League (London, UK) - Solo
2021 — Galerie Sukura - The Sneakers Generation (Paris, FR)
2021 — The 7 Sins Project (London, UK) - Solo
TALKS
2023 — OFFF Festival (Barcelona, ES)
2022 — Why? Talks (San Francisco, US)
2022 — Bump Festival (Kortrijk, BE)
2022 — One Night Stand (Glasgow, UK)
2021 — OFFF Dach (Virtual)
2021 — Promax Asia (Virtual)
2021 — Adobe Creative (Virtual)
EXHIBITION
2024 — VANDAL Gallery (Sydney, AUS) - Solo
2022 — FIFA World Cup (Doha, QA) - Solo
2022 — Cheekwood (Nashville, US) - Solo
2022 — The Premier League (London, UK) - Solo
2021 — Galerie Sukura - The Sneakers Generation (Paris, FR)
2021 — The 7 Sins Project (London, UK) - Solo
TALKS
2023 — OFFF Festival (Barcelona, ES)
2022 — Why? Talks (San Francisco, US)
2022 — Bump Festival (Kortrijk, BE)
2022 — One Night Stand (Glasgow, UK)
2021 — OFFF Dach (Virtual)
2021 — Promax Asia (Virtual)
2021 — Adobe Creative (Virtual)
ADDRESS
Greenock Workshops
11 Terrace Road
Greenock, Inverclyde
PA15 1DJ
United Kingdom
ADDRESS
Greenock Workshops
11 Terrace Road
Greenock, Inverclyde
PA15 1DJ
United Kingdom
ADDRESS
Greenock Workshops
11 Terrace Road
Greenock, Inverclyde
PA15 1DJ
United Kingdom
CONTACT
Say hello: hello@craig.black
Enquiries: alison@craig.black
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