MCALPINE MILLER
1 Stuart McAlpine Miller graduated from Glasgow School of Art with a BA Honours in Drawing and Painting in 1990 2 He was shortlisted for the Provost Award at Kelvingrove Art Galleries and Museums in 1996 3 Paul McCartney commissioned him to paint his piano for the 2004 European Tour 4 He was the artist in residence at The Savoy Hotel, London, in 2012, where he completed eight paintings for permanent exhibition in the hotel’s Thames Foyer “The layering is to allow us to remember things that have happened in the past.” SPOTLIGHT
McAlpine Miller doesn’t confuse the viewer or produce work that is intentionally ambiguous. It’s obvious enough that one can decipher the message behind the art, but subtle enough that it doesn’t intrude on the experience of viewing each piece.“I think he is incredibly talented to achieve this sort of equilibrium between the social commentary, the creativity, and the skill level behind the work he creates.”
visionary. “He is unique, the paintings are explosive, loud, yet at the time very refined; a symmetry between pop-art and fine art that is rarely seen,” he says. “He brings a unique perspective to the art world. His work is complete and his style is very bold, both of which are refreshing for anyone viewing his art in the gallery.” He also acknowledges the artist’s reputation as a social commentator on
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canvas,adding: “I think it’s visionary –a brilliant way of introducing his own commentary.” By creating a painting that clearly demonstrates what the artist is trying to represent,
GALLERY McAlpineMiller’s exhibition is on showat the Hoerle-GuggenheimGallery, West 23rd Street in Chelsea, Manhattan, NewYork, between March 9 and 30, 2016
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