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. 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.MacDonald, M., Scottish Art (Thames and Hudson, 2000), . p. 212. Since receiving his Sir Robert Menzies Fellowship, he lives in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia.
Awards and distinctions
Sir Robert Menzies Fellowship, Menzies Foundation, 1995 Noble Grossart Scottish Painting Prize, 1998 John Farrell Self Portrait Award, Castlemaine Art Museum, 2005
Museums and galleries
City of Edinburgh Council National Galleries of Scotland The Fleming Collection University of Edinburgh Castlemaine Art Museum
Exhibitions
MacLaurin's exhibitions include:
Mercury Gallery, Edinburgh, 1987 369 Gallery, Edinburgh, 1989 Benjamin Rhodes Gallery, London, 1991, 1993 Glasgow Print Studio, 1995 Niagara Galleries, Melbourne, 1998 Edinburgh International Festival, 1999 Berkeley Square Gallery, London, 1990, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003 Osborne Samuel Gallery, London, 2006, 2008 Australian Galleries, Melbourne, 2012 Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh, 2016
References
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