Andrew Crummy

Andrew Crummy (born 14 November 1959) is a Scottish artist, who has designed several major works such as the Great Tapestry of Scotland (2013).[1][2]

Andrew Crummy
Born (1959-11-14) 14 November 1959
Craigmillar, Edinburgh, Scotland
NationalityScottish
Alma materGlasgow School of Art (MA Design), Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (BA Illustration and Printmaking)
Known forTapestry, murals, illustration
Notable work
Scottish Diaspora Tapestry (2012), Great Tapestry of Scotland (2013)
Websiteandrewcrummy.com
The "People's Panel" of the Great Tapestry of Scotland: design and work in progress

Early life and education

Crummy was born in Craigmillar, Edinburgh, where his mother Helen Crummy was a community activist and founder of the Craigmillar Festival Society.[3][4] He attended Portobello High School and then gained a B.A. (Hons) in Illustration and Printmaking, at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art (1983) and an M.A. in Design at Glasgow School of Art (1984).[3] He attributes his artistic nature to his culturally rich childhood, and his immersion in the community arts scene and the Craigmillar Festival. His work includes tapestry, murals, illustration, sculpture and painting. [5]

Major works and art style
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References
  1. Munro, Alistair (2 June 2017). "Prestonpans Tapestry to go on show at Scottish Parliament". The Scotsman. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
  2. "Who's involved". The Great Tapestry of Scotland. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
  3. "CV". Andrew Crummy. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
  4. "Helen Crummy MBE LLD 1920 - 2011 Founder of The Craigmillar Festival Society". Breaking the Mould. WEA Scotland. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
  5. Crummy, Andrew (17 February 2011). "World Community Arts Day with Andrew Crummy". Community Arts Forum (Interview). Interviewed by Heather Floyd. NvTv Belfast Community Television. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  6. Fotheringham, Ann (13 June 2017). "Thanks for the Memories: Old tales and a stitch in time". Evening Times. Retrieved 30 July 2017.


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