Art off the Rock 2010 - Lot 13

Art off the Rock 2010 - Lot 13, originally uploaded by Artlink Central.

Jack Knox RSA RSW

“Two Herons”

Oil 7x10 “

Background:
Jack Knox studied at Glasgow School of Art and the Andre Lhote Atelier in Paris. He was Lecturer in Drawing and Painting at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Head of Drawing and Painting at Glasgow School of Art. He lives and paints in Broughty Ferry.

Influences:
“He entered the studios like a tornado and left you swirling. It is this boundless energy and great faith in humanity that lies at the heart of all Jack’s work.” – Rosemary Beaton.

Exhibitions & Collections:
His work is held in public collections including the National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh. He has exhibited at The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh; Richard Demarco Gallery, Edinburgh; Serpentine Gallery, London; Buckingham Gallery, London; Civic Arts Centre, Aberdeen; Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh; Compass and Cyril Gerber Fine Art Galleries, Glasgow

Awards include RSA - Maude Gemmell Hutchison Prize. He received an Honorary Degree from Glasgow University and the R.I.A.S. He illustrated The Scottish Bestiary by George Mackay Brown and La Pontiniere by David and Hilary Brown.