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NJ Alphonsus (Neil-Jack Alphonsus Hamilton) NJ Alphonsus

NJ Alphonsus, born as Neil-Jack Alphonsus Hamilton, is an Irish artist whose haunting and thought-provoking paintings delve into the depths of human psychology and emotion. His work invites viewers to explore the shadows within themselves, confronting fears, dreams, and nightmares.

Background Birthplace: NJ Alphonsus was born in Banbridge, Northern Ireland. Artistic Roots: His mother taught him to draw and paint, and he grew up in an artistic family with sisters skilled in pencil drawing and a movie-loving father brimming with creative ideas. Education: NJ Alphonsus pursued a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Fine Art at the University of Ulster Belfast. Artistic Journey

Exploration: His artistic journey led him from sculptures merging humans and machines to a central fascination with figurative art.

Spain: From 2015 to 2018, NJ Alphonsus lived in Spain, participating in live performance drawing workshops on stage.

Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2022: NJ Alphonsus was selected for this prestigious competition, where he painted jazz musician YolanDa Brown.

Series: His work is categorized into four phases: Creatives, Faces, Arcade, and Dark. The Dark series holds a special place, allowing him to release haunting fears and contemplative thoughts.

Notable Work: The Lurker The Lurker: A self-portrait capturing a night terror. NJ Alphonsus saw a dark figure resembling himself in his bedroom—an eerie moment of oddity. He meticulously composed this haunting scene on canvas, aiming not to be labeled a horror artist but to tell profoundly psychological stories.

Legacy NJ Alphonsus continues to paint, weaving narratives that resonate with viewers, inviting them to peer into the abyss and find both darkness and illumination.