Robert MacLaurin
Scottish Artist
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.[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 Museum, 2005[2]
Museums and galleries
Exhibitions
MacLaurin's exhibitions include:[7]
- Mercury Gallery, Edinburgh, 1987[7]
- 369 Gallery, Edinburgh, 1989[7]
- Benjamin Rhodes Gallery, London, 1991, 1993[7]
- Glasgow Print Studio, 1995[7]
- Niagara Galleries, Melbourne, 1998[7]
- Edinburgh International Festival, 1999[7]
- Berkeley Square Gallery, London, 1990, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003[7]
- Osborne Samuel Gallery, London, 2006, 2008[7]
- Australian Galleries, Melbourne, 2012[7]
- Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh, 2016[7]
References
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