Welsh Pop Artist | Britain’s Got Talent Semi-Finalist | Celebrity Portrait Creator | Media Personality | Brand Collaborator
Nathan Wyburn is a Welsh contemporary artist and media personality, celebrated for his iconic celebrity portraits and pop culture artwork created using non-traditional materials such as food and everyday items. His unique medium-based art — crafted from Marmite, toast, sauces, sugar, chocolate, beans, pizza, glitter, lipstick, soil, and even fingerprints — has made him one of the most distinctive and talked-about visual artists in the UK.
Since reaching the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2011, Nathan has become a household name in creative pop art, appearing on major international TV platforms including This Morning, Sky Arts Landmark, Sky Portrait Artist of the Year, The Jimmy Fallon Show, Good Morning America, Lorraine, Loose Women, and Live with Kelly & Ryan. His work has also been showcased in Vogue, The Guardian, New York Magazine, LadBible, Buzzfeed, and The Western Mail, and featured on front covers across national press.
Nathan’s client collaborations include world-renowned brands such as Marmite, BIC, Oral-B, Costa Coffee, Heinz, Domino’s, Birdseye, NOW TV, Barclays Women’s Super League, Hovis, B&Q, and the Welsh Rugby Union, all drawn to his ability to create bold, viral, conversation-starting imagery.
His celebrity portraits have been gifted to and praised by a glittering list of stars, including His Majesty King Charles III & Queen Camilla, Dame Shirley Bassey, Tom Holland, Debbie Harry, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mariah Carey, Idris Elba, Kylie Minogue, Sting, and Sir Tom Jones, with public endorsements from Christina Aguilera, Marcus Rashford, Kit Connor, Sarah Paulson, Priscilla Presley, and The Russo Brothers.
Nathan’s art has been exhibited across the UK and internationally, including at the Sacripante Gallery in Rome, with commissioned projects taking him to Madrid, Istanbul, Helsinki, Geneva, and Vienna. His work has also been featured in broadcasts across Japan, the USA, and Australia, solidifying his reputation as a global creative innovator.
Alongside his artistic career, Nathan is passionate about philanthropy and education, regularly supporting charitable causes and inspiring creativity in young people. He is an Ambassador for Dreams & Wishes and Kinetic School of Performing Arts, and the first-ever Patron of Cardiff & Vale Health Charity. He frequently visits schools and organisations to share his story and encourage others to embrace their creativity.
With millions of collective views across YouTube and a strong social following (Facebook 75K, Instagram 40K, TikTok 20K, X 22K), Nathan Wyburn continues to blend art, entertainment, and social commentary to create work that is instantly recognisable, thought-provoking, and uniquely Welsh.
