Calum Stevenson Explained

Calum Stevenson
Birth Date:17 December 1997
Birth Place:Falkirk, Scotland
Nationality:Scottish
Occupation:Contemporary Artist
Education:Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (2015–2019)Glasgow School of Art (2019-2020)

Calum Stevenson (born 1997) is a Scottish contemporary artist.

Stevenson graduated with a BA(Hons) in Fine Arts from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design in 2019 and went on to graduate from Glasgow School of Art with a MA in Fine Art Practice in 2020.[1]

In 2021, Stevenson became the youngest and first ever Scottish artist to win Sky Portrait Artist of the Year.[2] [3] [4] [5] In the final, Stevenson painted Barry Humphries from life, winning a £10,000 commission to paint Nicola Benedetti for the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Stevenson’s work is now part of the permanent collection on display in Edinburgh.[4] [6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: About. 2021-12-17. CALUM STEVENSON. en-GB.
  2. News: 2021-12-16. Bonnybridge painter crowned Portrait Artist of the Year. en-GB. BBC News. 2021-12-16.
  3. News: Wilson. Benji. 2021-12-15. Portrait Artist of the Year, review: Barry Humphries was the very model of wit in this vibrant finale. en-GB. The Telegraph. 2021-12-16. 0307-1235.
  4. Web site: Sky Portrait Artist of the Year: Young Bonnybridge graduate is first Scot to take title. 2021-12-16. www.falkirkherald.co.uk. en.
  5. Web site: Scot crowned portrait artist of the year in TV showdown . The Herald . 12 February 2022.
  6. Web site: Award-winning painter completes portrait of violinist Nicola Benedetti . The Strad . 12 February 2022.