Renaissance man Edward Akrout on capturing emotion both on stage and on canvas, his rapid ascent in the art world, and having three cities for lovers. 

Think you recognise him? You may know Edward for his roles in Mr Selfridge, Midsomer Murders or The Borgias. Or you may know him for his artistic flair- whichever way, there's no getting around this guys artistic talents. 

His style tends to show the emotions and personality traits of characters that he's met on his travels in London, Paris and New York but with just a few strokes of the brush or pen.

We don't want to give too much away! Just come let Edward impress you again and again with his work which will be at The Hoxton, Shoreditch until the end of January 2016. 

For actor and painter Edward Akrout one life isn't enough. He's a New Yorker, Paris native with Tunisian blood, and currently calls London his home. His paintings were born all over the world during his travels. 

And if you were to include the many roles he's inhabited over the course of his career, Akrout has lived more than a normal share of lives.

The corridors of the Hoxtown Gallery are lined with charcoal, ink and acrylic designs, along with larger oil paintings that adorn the foyer. Akrout’s collection of portrait-style drawings set the theme for the affair – this is the first debut of limited edition prints of his artwork, including an exclusive piece for the Hoxton that will be released throughout the company’s hotels internationally.

Actor Edward Akrout makes an impression on the art world. 

‘FIRST IMPRESSION’ a solo exhibition at The Hoxton Hotel, Shoreditch from 2 October to 1 January 2016.

Akrout has stated his purpose is that of “capturing emotion and movement whilst translating it into the purest and simplest form on paper and canvas.” Akrout aims for his pieces to speak for themselves, connecting emotionally with viewers by representing the essence of universal emotions and characteristics.