Iain Kennedy Connell

Grays School of Art (Robert Gordon University), Aberdeen: Fine Art (Drawing and Painting) BA (Hons) 2.1

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Iain Kennedy Connell

Artist Statement:

Iain Connell: Artist’s Biography

My Work utilizes the human figure as it’s starting point towards abstraction. I initially synthesize a number of abstract compositions in charcoal and oil paint on paper. During this process I can sense a tangible dialogue between each drawing which results in a final composition which is then followed through to it’s conclusion on canvas.
Since graduation in July 2002 I have been awarded the John Kinross Scholarship to Florence by the Royal Scottish Academy. I returned from Italy to Aberdeen in November 2002 and have worked as an Art tutor, Artist, Curator and Life Model since then. In June 2003 I received an Aberdeen Visual Artist’s Award to produce a new body of Artwork, the results of which can be viewed here.
I have also been involved in the administration of limousine bull Artists’ Collective Gallery in Aberdeen (www.limousinebull.net) where I curated an Exhibition entitled, ‘Phoenix: New Works Inspired by the Collection of Aberdeen Art Gallery’ in March 2003. I also wrote commentaries on the work of each of the ten Artists on display.
My work has been exhibited in numerous local and national Exhibitions over the last two years. A list of Exhibitions is provided below.
I have work in the collections of the Royal Scottish Academy and various private collectors. I am a member of the Scottish Artists’ Union.

• Exhibitions

Riverside Gallery Winter Exhibition, Riverside Gallery, 28 David Street Stonehaven, 28th November 2004 January 2005

Peacock Visual Arts A5 Exhibition, Peacock Visual Arts, 21 Castle Street, Aberdeen. 19th November 2004 – January 2005.

Bridgeview Winter Exhibition, , 1 North Esplanade West, Aberdeen, 18th November 2004 - 8th January 2005.

Aberdeen Artists Society Annual Exhibition 2004 and 2002, Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen.

‘Rise’, Syllavethy Gallery, Alford, Aberdeenshire, August – September 2003.

'North East Artists Provision of Studios Annual Exhibition', The Lang Byre Gallery, Woodend Barn Arts Centre, by Banchory, Aberdeenshire, 29th April - 16th May 2003.

‘Labyrinth: New Work by Members of the Limousine Bull Artists Collective’, Bridge View, Petrofac Business Centre, 1 North Esplanade West, Aberdeen, 17th January – 28th February 2003.

‘Late Night Shopping’, Limousine Bull Artists Collective Gallery, 36 Langstane Place, Aberdeen, December 2002.

‘The Showroom’ Academy Shopping Centre, Aberdeen, August 2002 – Present.

‘Beyond Conflict’, Exhibition organized by the Richard DeMarco Foundation at the Manchester Commonwealth Games and the Apex Hotel, Edinburgh, July – August 2002.

‘New Generations II’, Compass Gallery and Pentagon Business Centre, Glasgow, 6th July – 28th August 2002.

Pre-Degree Show Exhibition, Marischal Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, 27th April – 10th May 2002.

Royal Scottish Academy Students Exhibition 2002, McClellan Galleries, Glasgow, 9th – 20th March 2002.

Arbroath Open Art Competition 2002, Arbroath Conference Centre and Library, 4th February – 9th March 2002.

‘Still Painting’, Aberdeen Art Gallery Cafeteria, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, January – May 2001.

Iain Kennedy Connell

Grays School of Art (Robert Gordon University), Aberdeen: Fine Art (Drawing and Painting) BA (Hons) 2.1