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Artist Statement:
Frank To has created paintings
inspired by a story attributed
to the Renaissance sculptor,
Michelangelo. It was said
Michelangelo could visualise
the human form within a block
of marble. F. To, similarly,
teases out figures from
initially abstract images. It
means he works in two distinct
ways on a painting: first, he
uses broad, sweeping strokes
to create the abstract
starting point. Then he uses
much more precise brushwork to
turn the abstract into some
much more figurative. This
shows great playfulness, skill
and maturity with paint.
F. To states “What’s
interesting is that there is
no initial intent or planning
in the making of the work. I
have to rely on instinct and
improvisation to bring out
form from the abstract. That’s
what makes the whole process
exciting. ”
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Artist Exhibitions:
Solo exhibitions
* 2007 Surfacing, The
Queen's Gallery, Dundee (more
info)
* 2003 Visual Thinking,
Art House Hotel, Glasgow
Group exhibitions
* 2008 Glasgow Art Fair
2008, Geaorge Square, Glasgow
(more info)
* 2008 New Generations,
The Queens Gallery, Dundee
(more info)
* 2007 The Affordable Art
Fair 2007; represented by
Fairfax Gallery, Battersea ...
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Artist Galleries:
Modern Artists Gallery,
Berkshire, UK
(www.modernartistsgallery.com)
Albemarle Gallery, London, UK
(www.albemarlegallery.com)
Queens Gallery, Dundee,
Scotland, UK
(www.queensgallery.co.uk)
Scotland Art Dot Com Gallery,
Glasgow, UK
(www.scotlandart.com)...
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Artist Reviews:
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL by J.
Patience of The Herald (2nd
Feb 08)
Frank To's work is fired by
ambition says Jan Patience
Young artists are not what
they used to be. Once upon a
time, any self- respecting
artist is their twenties spent
whole days down the pub,
smoking furiously, ...
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Collections:
2005 Private Collection: -
Patrick Stewart O.B.E Actor
(Star Trek Next Generation, X
Men 1, 2, 2), UK
2007 Private Collection: -
Mrs. Louise Chapman, Texas,
U.S.A...
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Commissions:
Coming Soon!
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Frank To Biography:
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Age
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26
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Committed
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| Children |
99
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| Religion |
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| Education |
Masters of Fine Arts |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Dutch School - (1600 - 1670)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
not provided
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| Favorite Work of Art |
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Born in Glasgow 1982, Frank To graduated from the University of Huddersfield with BA (Hons) Fine Art. He went on to gain a Masters of Fine Art from Duncan of Jordanstone Art College. To works from his studio in Glasgow.
To is already winning an enviable reputation for himself as a contemporary figurative painter, having already established a loyal following, including a number of high profile buyers. One such buyer is Star Trek legend, Patrick Stewart who now owns several of Frank's paintings.
In recent years To has exhibited alongside some of the greats of the Scottish and international art scene such as Peter Howson and Damien Hirst. His work has also featured in several national art fairs, art shows in Bath, Harrogate, London, Aberdeen Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow and in the collection of Dundee University. |
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