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About
the Artist
Ian Murray attended Dewsbury College of Art, Eginburgh Colege
of Art and Bretton Hall College University of Leeds. He has a
BA Hons Degree and a PGCE Secondary. He was a prizewinner in the
Patchings National Competition, and has also exhibited at the
USA National Waterbased Media Exhibition, Arizona, and at the
USA National Art Competition, New Orleans, Leeds City Art Gallery.
He has had a one-man show at Ooh La La, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
and Art Frenzie, also in Fort Lauderdale. Ian was Artist in residnce
at Belle View High School in Bradford during 2001.
Artist's
Statement
"My work is inspired by decay found with the natural and
urban envirnments. These intrinsic textures are interwoven within
the work and entice the viewer to observe the work from numerous
angles.
The initial starting point for the subject matter may include
oxidized metals, rust staining, weather corrosion and scratched
surfaces. One may view these as detrimental aspects of our surroundings
but closer inspection shows an intricate and valuable study. It
is this close engagement with the viewer, which is a key focus
of the work. Surface texture help illustrate the passage of time
and the existance of the object in a designated environment. It
is a very romantic notion to view the destructive qualities of
decay in a positive manner with it's beautification. The beauty
viewed is on insight to the direct history of the object.
The work is undertaken in oil pastel, inks and metal leaf. It
is the fusion of these components which create the depth and texture
within the work. These paintings may contain over 300 layers of
colour which creates a challenging base to carve and scratch into".
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