Craig Pinkney
- Artist: Giana De Dier
- Date: 2025
- Medium: inkjet photomontage
- Dimensions: 4 1/8 in. x 2 1/2 in. (105 mm x 63 mm) overall
- Portrays: Craig Pinkney
- Museum: The National Portrait Gallery
- Collection record: The National Portrait Gallery website
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About this artwork
In this little inkjet photomontage you see a portrait of Craig Pinkney, taken in Birmingham where he grew up. The artist, Giana De Dier, stitches together photographs of the city’s buildings and streets into the background, giving the image a layered feel.
Look at Pinkney’s face—his eyes are focused, his expression calm yet attentive. On the bottom of the frame you can spot smaller images that hint at family life; these underline how important home has been for him.
The portrait isn’t just a likeness—it tells us who he is: a criminologist and outreach worker who leads SOLVE, a centre that trains professionals to help young people in conflict or violence. His work reaches across government, schools and community groups. That context gives the image an extra layer of meaning beyond the visual details.
See it in person
Craig Pinkney is in the collection of The National Portrait Gallery at St Martin's Place, London — free to enter. Point your phone at any artwork there and audioguide.london plays a free audio guide in six languages — no app download needed.
