Robert MacLaurin explained
Robert MacLaurin (born 1961) is a Scottish artist.
Biography
Robert MacLaurin was born in London in June 1961. His early influence was Arnold Balmer his art teacher at Woodleigh School.[1] He studied art at Edinburgh College of Art, graduating with distinction.
MacLaurin was part of a movement focused around the 369 Gallery in Edinburgh, alongside Fionna Carlisle, June Redfern, Ian Hughes, Caroline McNairn and Gwen Hardie.[2] [3] [4] Since receiving his Sir Robert Menzies Fellowship, he lives in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia.[5]
Awards and distinctions
- Sir Robert Menzies Fellowship, Menzies Foundation, 1995[5]
- Noble Grossart Scottish Painting Prize, 1998[5]
- John Farrell Self Portrait Award, Castlemaine Art Museum, 2005[5]
Museums and galleries
Exhibitions
MacLaurin's exhibitions include:[7]
- Mercury Gallery, Edinburgh, 1987[7]
- 369 Gallery, Edinburgh, 1989[7]
- Benjamin Rhodes Gallery, London, 1991, 1993[7]
- Glasgow Print Studio, 1995[7]
- Niagara Galleries, Melbourne, 1998[7]
- Edinburgh International Festival, 1999[7]
- Berkeley Square Gallery, London, 1990, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003[7]
- Osborne Samuel Gallery, London, 2006, 2008[7]
- Australian Galleries, Melbourne, 2012[7]
- Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh, 2016[7]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Robert MacLaurin Paintings. Art UK. 9 November 2015.
- MacDonald, M., Scottish Art (Thames and Hudson, 2000), . p. 212.
- Web site: Masters . Christopher . Caroline McNairn obituary . The Guardian . 9 November 2015 . 29 November 2010.
- Web site: Herd . Colin . Review of Caroline McNairn: Dreaming of Heroic Days, Summerhall, Edinburgh . Aesthetica Magazine . 9 November 2015 . 30 August 2014.
- Web site: Robert MacLaurin. Open Eye Gallery. 9 November 2015.
- Web site: Robert Maclaurin, Self-portrait in Green Shirt. 2021-09-18. Castlemaine Art Museum Collection Online. en.
- Web site: Robert MacLaurin. Robert MacLaurin. 9 November 2015.
