Mason is a leading member of the UK’s urban contemporary art scene, more recently touted as the possible collaborator on BANKSY’s Devolved Parliament, which would explain this recent release (2020) of Monkey Parliament.
Masons work has been considered controversial and provocative, however he never tries to be controversial in his subject matter just for the sake of it. There is always an underlying reason for the work he produces.
Never attending a ‘normal’ art college. Mason’s artistic education began when he was about 12 or 13. While attending his local youth centre Mason wandered into an art class where his friend was attending. He continued wandering in and out every night for about 15 years. Some of his teachers in those classes went on to become leading lights in the UK contemporary art world having graduated from The Royal Academy of Arts, The Royal College of Arts and Central St Martins.
Art had always remained his passion, however Mason left it to one side while he began a career that was very much removed from the world of art. He cannot reveal all the details of his career path however these are the edited highlights: Judo/Self Defence Instructor, Freelance Security Contractor, Security Consultant/Freelance Intelligence Analyst, Journalist specialising in Intelligence/Espionage/Terrorism, Law Graduate, Barrister. Very intriguing indeed!
Mason is probably best known for his mask. It has become a trademark, hiding his identity whilst creating a mystique which helps with promotion and publicity. He began wearing it when in 2010 he said he was going to reveal the face of the artist Banksy in an oil painting. The whole campaign was nothing more than a big marketing ploy and it worked. Its better for him that he remains in the shadows, so the mask, apart from its marketing potential allows him to hide in plain sight.
We currently sell secondary work by Mason, we do not represent him.
