Press

Mrs Conner 1964

bird hunters 1965

self portrait 1973

wind figure 1974

friendship 1985

lemon branch 1988

hero 1990

wall figure 1994

moon head 2003

girl with blackbird 2005

press comments about Geoffrey Key's work:

First impressions of Geoffrey Key's work reveal confidence, dedication, purpose and sincerity. More exciting than Braque and placing Picasso in time perspective, he conveys a classical quality with no question of imitation. His images are uncompromisingly commanding and he has a penetrating vision, which allows him to strip away the facades and expose the true meaning of his subject. 

American Club News, Hong Kong

It is noticeable that the forms in these and all Key's other paintings have a sculptural quality, reflecting his unceasing attempts to translate three-dimensional mass onto paper.  His work is also characterised by strong lines and a striking tonal harmony.

LIVINGEDGE, UK 

Key combines skill with his innovative and personal language to produce a generosity of form, elegance of movement and richness of colour and tone.

Window, Hong Kong

He has earned an international reputation. He is a sculptor as well as a painter and this is evident in the three dimensional quality of his painting.

Hong Kong Standard

The important thing about Key's work is that regardless of fashion, it retains a spirit of classicism.

The Artist and Illustrator, UK

There is an authority and classical quality, in the vein of Braque, about Geoffrey key's paintings. Though not in the spirit of imitation, Key's images express the confidence, monumentality and serenity of the Cubist protagonist's work.

ELLE Decoration, UK

Geoffrey Key delights in a Cubist understanding of the human figure.

Art & Design, UK

I was most impressed by a sequence by Geoffrey Key, which consolidates his position as one of the North's most exciting painters.

The Guardian, UK

This artist of impressive talent has already arrived at the kind of naiveté attained by Picasso in later life.

Femina , Switzerland

A richness of colour and great poetry. He does not hesitate to make concrete his ideas.

La Revue Moderne, France

Geoffrey produces strong and sensual works of great painterly craft. Following the stylistic lineage of artists such as Braque and Picasso, Geoffrey Key is one of the region's most prominent and prolific artists.

Saddleworth Magazine, UK

His rhythmic designs might even be said to recall Ruebens and the Baroque, but such references should not obscure the strong individuality of his work.

Yorkshire Post, UK

He has established his position among the best of living British artists.

Concierge, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

......fluidity and confidence, it's exactly what you see in his work, which manages to be simultaneously controlled and wild, with unexpected angles and tones.

South China Morning Post

Trained as a painter and sculptor, his academic background is evident in the tremendous three-dimensional quality he achieves in his uncompromisingly commanding images.

Window, Hong Kong

Perhaps an artist who stands out most is Geoffrey Key, who in recent years has attained considerable stature. His robust female forms show a self confidence, which is compelling.

Daily Telegraph, UK

Salford Art gallery is collecting works by Geoffrey Key, widely recognised as one of the most exciting artists around.

Daily Mail, UK

He has critics, art dealers and buyers raving about his work, said one fine art dealer - not just the best thing to come along since Lowry but going to be much, much better.

Daily Express, UK

Geoffrey Key has aroused massive interest by collectors.

The Guardian, UK

Northern star Geoffrey Key shows muscular and compelling work.

Interiors, UK

Geoffrey Key, a Manchester artist who has developed an international reputation.

The Artist and Illustrator, UK

His work is already highly regarded and keenly sought after by collectors.

Up Town, UK

Key will bring to Malaysia a wealth of exquisite three dimensional quality in his paintings, with an emphasis on horses.

Star. Kuala Lumpur

Key has secured a strong position among the best contemporary British artists.

Asian Arts News, Hong Kong