Theo McNab

Theo McNab
Born1940 (1940)
Dublin, Ireland
Died2015(2015-00-00) (aged 74–75)
NationalityIrish
Known foroil painting
StyleAbstract expressionism, minimalism
ElectedAosdána (1981)

Theodore "Theo" McNab (1940–2015) was an Irish painter, known for his minimalist landscapes.[1] He was a member of Aosdána, an elite Irish association of artists.[2]

Early life

McNab was born in Dublin in 1940.[3]

Career

McNab never received formal artistic training, being largely self-taught.

His works often depict grid structures, similar to Charles Tyrrell. McNab first exhibited in 1971 in Dublin and had a one-man show in 1973. He won the Scott Tallon Walker Prize at the Oireachtas Exhibition in 1976. His work was shown at Rosc in 1980. He was elected to Aosdána in 1981.

McNab was head of Fine Arts at the National College of Art and Design (NCAD, Dublin) from 1988 to 2000.[4] His work is at the Irish Museum of Modern Art,[5] the Hugh Lane Gallery , and the University of Limerick's collection.[6]

McNab died in 2015.[2]

References

  1. ^ A New History of Ireland Volume VII: Ireland, 1921-84. (2010:612). United Kingdom: OUP Oxford.
  2. ^ a b webmaster, Arts Council (7 July 2015). "Arts Council expresses its regret at the passing of Theo McNab". www.artscouncil.ie.
  3. ^ "Theo McNab Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Theo McNab Art Value Price Guide".
  4. ^ "Aosdána".
  5. ^ "Theo McNab". IMMA.
  6. ^ "Theo McNab 1940 - 2015, Irish Artist". adams.ie.