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Scope and Content

Still life.

Administrative / Biographical History

Artist whose work was notable for its enigmatic quality. He gained his diploma at Glasgow School of Art, 1962-6, followed by postgraduate studies, 1966-7, and a travelling scholarship to the continent, 1967-8. Among his awards was the Colquhoun Memorial Painting Competition 1st Prize, 1978; 1st Prize at Scottish Drawing Competition, Paisley Art Institute, 1988/91; and in 1991 The Cargill Award at Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, of which he was elected a member, 1992, becoming a council member, 1995. In 1988 he became a professional member of the SSA, joining its council in 1993. Exhibited at Compass Gallery from 1969; Quadrangle Gallery, Dallas, 1982; Richard Demarco Gallery, Edinburgh, 1989; Billcliffe at Art95, Islington, 1995. Solo exhibitions included Glasgow Arts Centre, 1989, Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh, from 1998, and Portland Gallery, from 2000.

Acquisition Information

Artist, acquired after staff auction, Nov 1996

Note

Artist whose work was notable for its enigmatic quality. He gained his diploma at Glasgow School of Art, 1962-6, followed by postgraduate studies, 1966-7, and a travelling scholarship to the continent, 1967-8. Among his awards was the Colquhoun Memorial Painting Competition 1st Prize, 1978; 1st Prize at Scottish Drawing Competition, Paisley Art Institute, 1988/91; and in 1991 The Cargill Award at Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, of which he was elected a member, 1992, becoming a council member, 1995. In 1988 he became a professional member of the SSA, joining its council in 1993. Exhibited at Compass Gallery from 1969; Quadrangle Gallery, Dallas, 1982; Richard Demarco Gallery, Edinburgh, 1989; Billcliffe at Art95, Islington, 1995. Solo exhibitions included Glasgow Arts Centre, 1989, Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh, from 1998, and Portland Gallery, from 2000.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

oil on canvas
Dimensions: 1104 x 1114 mm

Custodial History

This item is currently on display in the main library at The Glasgow School of Art. For access information please email archives@gsa.ac.uk.

Additional Information

Published