Dion Kitson is a contemporary British artist recognized for his diverse works spanning multiple mediums. Born and raised in Dudley, Kitson draws much of his inspiration from his hometown and lived experiences, often incorporating found objects, such as old footballs from the canal or a car tire from a towpath, into his works. His art is largely driven by intuition, and he describes his working process as something of a mystery, akin to an algorithm for creating artworks.

Kitson's work explores the subtleties and subversions of the British psyche. His pieces range from installations using collected objects to artworks inspired by classic cinema. One notable example of his process includes creating a papier-mache replica of a Trompe-l’œil prison cell wall vent from the film 'Escape from Alcatraz' during the COVID-19 lockdown, as a metaphor for his own "escape" from the situation.

In 2020, Kitson was awarded the ACS Studio Prize, a distinction that provided him with the resources to establish a professional studio and create more ambitious works. Winning the prize was a significant milestone in his career, affording him the opportunity to have his works evaluated by prominent artists like Gavin Turk and Celia Paul.

Despite his success, Kitson maintains a sense of humor about his journey, jestingly offering to sell his first artwork, a painting of one of Degas’s ballerinas he made with his grandfather at the age of four, for £100,000 ​1​.