Robert MacLaurin

Robert MacLaurin (born 1961) is a Scottish artist.

Biography

Robert MacLaurin was born in Scotland in 1961.[1] He studied art at Edinburgh College of Art, graduating with distinction.[2]

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.[3][4][5] Since receiving his Sir Robert Menzies Fellowship, he lives in Castlemaine, Victoria , Australia.[2]

Awards and distinctions
  • Sir Robert Menzies Fellowship,Menzies Foundation, 1995[2]
  • Noble Grossart Scottish Painting Prize, 1998[2]
  • John Farrell Self Portrait Award, Castlemaine Art Gallery and Museum, 2005[2]

Museums and galleries

Exhibitions

MacLaurin's exhibitions include:[6]

  • Mercury Gallery, Edinburgh, 1987[6]
  • 369 Gallery, Edinburgh, 1989[6]
  • Benjamin Rhodes Gallery, London, 1991, 1993[6]
  • Glasgow Print Studio, 1995[6]
  • Niagara Galleries, Melbourne, 1998[6]
  • Edinburgh International Festival, 1999[6]
  • Berkeley Square Gallery, London, 1990, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003[6]
  • Osborne Samuel Gallery, London, 2006, 2008[6]
  • Australian Galleries, Melbourne, 2012[6]
  • Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh, 2016[6]
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References
  1. "Robert MacLaurin Paintings". Art UK. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  2. "Robert MacLaurin". Open Eye Gallery. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  3. MacDonald, M., Scottish Art (Thames and Hudson, 2000), ISBN 0-500-20333-4. p. 212.
  4. Masters, Christopher (29 November 2010). "Caroline McNairn obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  5. Herd, Colin (30 August 2014). "Review of Caroline McNairn: Dreaming of Heroic Days, Summerhall, Edinburgh". Aesthetica Magazine. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  6. "Robert MacLaurin" (PDF). Robert MacLaurin. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
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