Vincent Larkin

Vincent Larkin is an artist, illustrator and academic. His practice is based around the idea of the uncomfortable narrative; the overlaps and diversions in the way we tell the story of ourselves. In the pursuit of this he works with the form of the book, printed media, web-based media and sometimes song.

Through music-based projects and collaborations, Vincent has released LPs with labels such as Upset the Rhythm and Gringo Records. As part of the band Spin Spin the Dogs he has performed at venues and arts festivals across the UK, in locations such as the ICA in London and the BALTIC in Gateshead. In the spirit of such work, Vincent previously took part in the residency program at the V&A. The resulting research into the popular music and performance photography collection cumulated in a handmade illustrated book, together with video work and a live musical performance taking place in the entrance hall of the museum. Vincent also spent two years curating print-based exhibitions alongside live art events at the 64 Killigrew street arts space in Falmouth, Cornwall.

In his role at the Arts University Bournemouth, Vincent works with BA (Hons) Illustration across all three years of the course, supporting students with practice and theory. He has also worked with TheGallery at AUB on several projects, including collaborations with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO), and sponsorship of BSO concerts at Poole Lighthouse over many years, curating ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’ (2018), and co-curating ‘Magical Fairytales’ (2019). In 2020, as joint curator of Unrequited Love, he worked with BA (Hons) Illustration students who responded to concerts, building a visual narrative by interacting with themes from the music, and visually exploring sections of the composer’s biographies and historical context.