“Ar t is not what you see, but what you make others see. ” Edgar Degas
In this, his first solo exhibition, Ian has produced a unique and powerful collection of figurative paintings. He says, “ O ver the last few years, I ’ ve been developing a series of figure paintings dealing with issues relating to male psycholog y in the modern world, such as feelings of isolation and anxiety.”
Using memor y and spontaneity, he is inviting the viewer to share the experience of both strength and vulnerability of the figure in elements of the landscape. Also present, is the emotional connection between human beings, shar ing thoughts, feelings and offering support.
is collection of work is painted exc lusivel y in oil as Ian enjoy s its phy sic alit y and strength of colour. For him, there is also a tactile, sensual quality to it that is unmatched by any other media.
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e solit ude and loneliness sug gested in some of his figurative w orks is alleviated and t ransformed with a sense of hope and positivity through the use of a subtle but confident colour palette and thoughtful composition. ese are st riking and singularly beautiful paintings.” Jane Frame, Galler y Director.
Ian attended Glasgow School of Art, graduating in Drawing and Painting in 2000 with a BA (Hons) Fine Art Painting, with a Distinction in Historical and Critical Studies.
Since then, he has exhibited in open exhibitions inc luding the RSA, RGI and Paisley Art Institute as well as several private galleries. He has work in collections in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and the USA.
Ian lives in South Lanarkshire but loves to visit the empty spaces of the coastal stretches of East L othian, particular ly D unbar, Belhaven Bay and Tyninghame.
Meet the Artist
Saturday 13 May between 2pm and 4pm.
Works are for sale on receipt of this brochure.
NB The images in this brochure are representative only for display and marketing purposes and are not to accurate scale or size. They are a selection of paintings from the exhibition, the full content of which can be viewed on our website, along with prices and dimensions. Or better still, visit the gallery for an immersive viewing experience with the full collection. www.doubtfiregallery.com
Further enquiries to art@doubtfiregallery com
images: front & back cover Three Figures Searching No 9,
s o l o e x h i b i t i o n b y I A N N E I L L emotional rescue
images: left Two Figures Asking No 3, Oil on canvas, 80 x 100cm above Four Figures Wandering No 2, Oil on board, 79 x 59cm overleaf Three Figures Hoping No 4, Oil on canvas, 114 x 100cm
image: above Figure Asking No 9, Oil on board, 24 x 26cm
above Figure Displaced No 2, Oil on board, 29 x 32cm
