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Tel: +44 (0)20 7935 3595
175 High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk. IP15 5AN
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Tel: +44 (0)1728 453 743
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A Sunny Beach on Coll Oil on canvas 20 x 24 inches
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ROBERT KELSEY An Exhibition of New Paintings 14th March - 6th April 2012 Private View, Wednesday 14th March 2012 6 - 8pm
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ROBERT KELSEY Thompson’s Gallery would like to invite you to view a definitive exhibition of renowned Scottish painter Robert Kelsey’s latest works.
Born in Glasgow 1949 Studied at Glasgow School of Art 1966 - 1970 awarded D.A. A career in art education followed, until 1995 when he elected to become a full time artist. Robert has served on the councils of both Paisley Art Institute and Glasgow Art Club. From February 2012 Robert will become President of Glasgow Art Club
Kelsey has developed a creative reputation from his faithful depictions of the coastal landscapes of Western Scotland and its adjacent islands. Well travelled, Kelsey also often paints such disparate locations as the Mediterranean, Suffolk and Cornwall. This show is no exception to Kelsey’s indomitable artistic scope as we see him journey from the twilight footpaths of London’s riverside to the achingly attractive skyscapes of Lake Garda and the irresistible waters of Venice. One cannot mention Kelsey’s artistic skill without observing his dedication to the form of light and colour, to which he brings an unparalleled accuracy. Thompson’s Gallery has had the pleasure of showing Robert Kelsey’s work consistently since 1994. This year sees Kelsey become the latest President of The Glasgow Art Club and it is testament to his artistic commitment and enthusiasm that he continues to serve both his studio and academic disciplines.
Awarded the Diploma of Artist Membership of The Paisley Art Institute in 1998. (P.A.I.) Robert became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in 2009 (FRSA) He received an Honorary Master’s Degree from the University of the West of Scotland in 2010 ( MUniv.)
White Sands, Barra Oil on canvas 22 x 24 inches (right)
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Tower Bridge Oil on canvas 12 x 24 inches
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Winter Landscape, Aberdeenshire Oil on canvas 16 x 30 inches The Cuillins in Autumn Oil on canvas 22 x 24 inches (right)
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Quiet Haven, Iona Oil on canvas 22 x 24 inches Kintrye Mooring Oil on canvas 30 x 36 inches (right)
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Hammersmith Bridge, Evening Oil on canvas
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Boats at Portofino Oil on canvas 20 x 24 inches Villa Above Lake Garda Oil on canvas 24 x 28 inches (right)
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Path to the Shore, Barra Oil on canvas 12 x 22 inches
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Plockton Twilight Oil on canvas 20 x 24 inches
The Waiting Chair Oil on board 24 x 16 inches
A Quiet Beach on Coll Oil on canvas 24 x 28 inches (right)
The Church in a Storm (after Constable) Oil on canvas 39 x 28 inches (left) 17
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Arran in the Evening Light Oil on canvas 22 x 28 inches Pale Evening Light, Arisaig Oil on canvas 20 x 24 inches (right)
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Summer Light, London Oil on canvas 16 x 16 inches Red Poppies Oil on canvas 22 x 24 inches (right)
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Frosty Morning, Renfrewshire Oil on canvas 22 x 24 inches Tree Shadows, Renfrewshire Oil on canvas 20 x 24 inches (right)
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Heading Home Oil on canvas 20 x 24 inches Pleasure Craft on Loch Lomond Oil on canvas 24 x 28 inches (right)
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Self Portrait as a Young Painter Oil on canvas 31 x 39 inches Love and Devotion on a Bland Scale Oil on canvas 31 x 31 inches (right)
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Sailing Off Iona Oil on canvas 16 x 30 inches
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Arran From Kintyre Oil on canvas 12 x 12 inches Still Life with Pinks Oil on canvas 24 x 28 inches (right)
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Shore Cottages, Arran Oil on canvas 18 x 22 inches Boats on Loch Lomond Oil on canvas 24 x 28 inches (left)
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Marylebone High Street Oil on canvas 14 x 18 inches River Twilight Oil on canvas 14 x 18 inches (right)
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Boats at Morar Oil on canvas 18 x 22 inches Venice Twilight Oil on canvas 22 x 28 inches (right)
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ROBERT KELSEY
DA, MUNIV. PAI, FRSA
SOLO EXHIBITIONS THOMPSON’S GALLERY LONDON Annually from 1994 to the present date THOMPSON’S CITY GALLERY LONDON JOHN MARTIN GALLERY, LONDON CORRYMELLA SCOTT, NEWCASTLE WALKER GALLERY, HARROGATE HENSHELWOOD GALLERY, NEWCASTLE THE JERDAN GALLERY, CRAIL COLLECTORS INCLUDE THE FLEMING COLLECTION CAIRN ENERGY PLC CREDIT LYONNAIS BANK TURNBERRY HOTEL SCOTTISH FRIENDLY ASSURANCE HIS GRACE, THE DUKE OF BEDFORD LORD MACFARLANE of BEARSDEN
HIGHLAND SPRING WATER TAYLOR WOODROW ARISAIG PARTNERS (ASIA) Ltd. ENTERPRISE OIL PAISLEY ART GALLERY LORD SMITH of KELVIN Sir ARNOLD CLARK
BIBLIOGRAPHY “ ROBERT KELSEY - THE ARTIST ” Forward by Libby Purves “SCOTTISH PAINTERS 1600 TO THE PRESENT” by Paul Harris & Julian Halsby “WHO‘S WHO IN ART” 32nd. Edition, published by HILMARTON MANOR PRESS TELEVISION Major coverage on BBC Breakfast and News 24 of his 10th Anniversary Exhibition at Thompson’s Gallery, Marylebone, November 2004 Venice Evening Light Oil on canvas 12 x 12 inches Harbour Scene, Agrigento Oil on canvas 12 x 12 inches
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