Ben Copperwheat, born 1975 in Luton, United Kingdom, is a versatile artist known for his exceptional work in fine art, wearable art, and interior concepts. With an impressive portfolio that includes creating printed textile collections for renowned global brands, Copperwheat has established himself as a prominent figure in the art world.

Copperwheat's distinctive style is characterized by vibrant colors, bold graphic imagery, and captivating screen prints. His art bursts with a riot of rainbow and neon hues, encompassing a diverse range of motifs and icons that form a unique visual language.

In 2002, Copperwheat unveiled his paintings at Studio Voltaire in London, exhibiting alongside esteemed artists such as Liz Neal, Holly Johnson, Erdem Moralioglu, Patrick Coleman, and Shezad Dawood in the group show called AUSGANG!, curated by Liz Neal. Following his relocation to New York in 2003, Copperwheat delved into the realms of fashion and textile design. His expertise in design direction and print collections led to collaborations with prestigious brands like Gucci, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Peter Som, Edun, Pret A Surf, Victorinox Swiss Army, Stephen Burrows, 3.1 Phillip Lim, DKNY, and Daryl K.

In 2009, Copperwheat and his cousin Lee Copperwheat co-founded the avant-garde menswear line, COPPERWHEAT. Garnering attention from prominent publications such as Dazed Digital, Vogue Italia, and Surface Magazine, the brand quickly gained acclaim for its fusion of Ben's hand-printed designs and Lee's impeccable tailoring. Together, they presented five collections during New York Fashion Week, including "London to New York," "End of Empire," "Brave New World," "Urban Warrior," and "Smash it Up!"

In more recent years, Copperwheat's artistic journey has included participation in notable exhibitions such as the Interface group exhibition at the Leslie Lohman Museum in 2015 and the POWERED group show in 2015 and 2016. In 2016, he joined the Art/Fashion group curated by New York City stylist Patricia Field, which led to high-profile runway shows and collaborations at events like Berlin Fashion Week, Art Basel Miami, and a commissioned mural for the luxury department store Luisa Via Roma in Florence, Italy. Copperwheat's art has also been showcased in various venues, including Schimanski Club in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and a captivating ArtFashion exhibition and runway show in Mykonos, Greece.

Noteworthy commissions have come from prominent personalities and organizations, such as Beyoncé and Blue Ivy, Boy George, Liza Minelli, Pat Cleveland, Isabella Blow, Rod Thomas, and David Collins Studio. Additionally, Copperwheat has shared his expertise as an educator, having developed curricula and taught at esteemed institutions such as Northumbria University Newcastle, the Royal College of Art, the San Francisco Academy of Art, and New York University. In 2018, he relocated to Savannah, Georgia, and became a Professor of Fibers at the Savannah College of Art & Design.

Ben Copperwheat's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Creative Arts from Bath Spa University in 1999 and a Master of Arts from the Royal College of Art in 2001.