GEORGE IRVINE AT THE COMPTON GALLERY

1st-17th December 2017

Private View: Friday 1st December 6-9pm & Sunday 3rd December 12-2pm

'A Contemporary British Artist working across a variety of disciplines and media with a particular interest in the landscape'....

We were delighted to show George’s most recent body of work for this exhibition. His work is loved and extremely sought after for its depictions of familiar places and landscapes executed in his uniquely vibrant and expressive style – the elements of chance, light, movement and colour being central to his appeal.
The pressure, the speed and energy of a brushstroke or any sort of applied mark is the most frustrating out of reach yet important aspect of pursuit in my work. My aim is to make a work that will evolve with you and your life and not remain static. Although it is usually more nature that is the starting point, the subject of a painting, photograph or print is becoming less important and capturing the elusive "essence", that moves us, is what my work is increasingly prioritising…”
Gallery Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 10-4pm or By Appointment

GEORGE IRVINE: BIOGRAPHY

1977-1985: Early Work and Education
1988: Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, The youngest exhibitor
1989: Oxford Co-op of Printmakers
1989-1990: Foundation, Brookes University, Oxford.
1990: Heron Fine Art 1st Annual Exhibition of Contemporary Paintings by 3 young artists
1990-1995: The Slade School of Fine Art, London
1998-1999: St Luke’s College of Education, Exeter
2002: Solo Exhibition, Worlds End, King’s Road, London
2002-2012: Teaching at Bicester & Stowe School
2012-Present: Continued Studio Practice

EXAMPLES OF FEATURED WORKS

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