Phantasmal Gallery
Phantasmal Gallery
Aaron Warris
ARTIST · URBAN NIGHTMARE · MAY 2026
The Way Out
Soft Pastel and Coloured Pencil
2026
52.5 x 48 cm
£1200
A void swallows Ivy whole as she wanders through the abyss, hoping there is an end to it, hoping she has chosen the right way out.
A Little Bit About The Artist
A Statement From The Artist
Based in Darwen, Aaron Warris is a mixed-media artist exploring dystopian narratives through his ongoing graphic novel project The Feverlands. A graduate of Manchester School of Art (BA Hons 2:1), his work draws inspiration from graphic novels, video games, and film that depict apocalyptic worlds. Exhibitions include The Other Art Fair (in collaboration with Art on a Postcard), a solo show at Cass Art Manchester Piccadilly, and The Open Art Exhibition at HOME Manchester.
Do you like scary movies? And if so which ones?
Yes quite a lot. 28 days/years franchise, REC, Talk to Me.
Who or what is the biggest influence in your practice?
Mainly action/horror video games, shows and movies that contain a deep narrative and an exploration of the human condition.
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