News Release
Three of
the artists on the shortlist for the 2013 Jolomo
Bank of Scotland Awards announced today,
5 March 2013, are alumni of The Glasgow School of Art. Dawnne
McGeachy, David McGill and Hyojun Hyun,
the MFA alumnus whose work is currently featured in the Marmite Prize
exhibition in the Mackintosh Museum at the GSA, have made the nine-strong
shortlist for the awards, which have total prize money of £35,000. The nine shortlisted
artists were chosen from a total of 86 entries, the highest number the Awards
has ever received, and it was also the most international pool of entries to
date.
the artists on the shortlist for the 2013 Jolomo
Bank of Scotland Awards announced today,
5 March 2013, are alumni of The Glasgow School of Art. Dawnne
McGeachy, David McGill and Hyojun Hyun,
the MFA alumnus whose work is currently featured in the Marmite Prize
exhibition in the Mackintosh Museum at the GSA, have made the nine-strong
shortlist for the awards, which have total prize money of £35,000. The nine shortlisted
artists were chosen from a total of 86 entries, the highest number the Awards
has ever received, and it was also the most international pool of entries to
date.
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| Image: Hyojun Hyun’s Disappeared Junkie’s Place, currently featured in the Marmite Prize exhibition at the GSA, has also been shortlisted for the Jolomo Awards |
The changeable weather – sunshine and cloud – has fascinated Hyojun
since arriving in Glasgow from his home country of Korea to study on the MFA at
Glasgow School of Art. He is also interested in capturing the fleeting moments
of the uncanny as he experiences them in his daily life and travels, with many
of his pieces featuring forgotten corners of the city.
since arriving in Glasgow from his home country of Korea to study on the MFA at
Glasgow School of Art. He is also interested in capturing the fleeting moments
of the uncanny as he experiences them in his daily life and travels, with many
of his pieces featuring forgotten corners of the city.
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| Image: Beaufort 03 gentle breeze – The Altair, a work inspired by artist Dawnne McGeachy’s childhood in Kintyre |
Dawnne McGeachy studied at Glasgow School of Art before taking an MFA at
Ohio State University in the USA. Her
paintings are inspired by her childhood in Kintyre, where her father was a
fisherman. They are an exploration of the “sublime grandeur” and “mystery of
the ocean”, whilst also uncovering its science.
Ohio State University in the USA. Her
paintings are inspired by her childhood in Kintyre, where her father was a
fisherman. They are an exploration of the “sublime grandeur” and “mystery of
the ocean”, whilst also uncovering its science.
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| Image: A Bonny Loch, one of David McGil’s re-workings of Scottish clichés |
David McGill, who graduated from the GSA in 2009, selects imagery that
can be considered branded, cliched and unarguably Scottish which he then alters
to bring a different perspective to the topics.
An exhibition of work by all nine shortlisted artists will be held at
Bank of Scotland Headquarters on the Mound, Edinburgh, open to the public on
May 25th and 26th. The winners will be announced at a Gala Dinner at
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum on Wednesday 19th June 2013.
Bank of Scotland Headquarters on the Mound, Edinburgh, open to the public on
May 25th and 26th. The winners will be announced at a Gala Dinner at
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum on Wednesday 19th June 2013.
Hyojun Hyun’s work can be seen in the Marmite
Prize exhibition in the Mackintosh Building of the GSA until 6 April 2013. Open11am-5pm daily. Entry free.
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Notes to Editors:
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The Jolomo Bank of Scotland
Awards were founded in 2006 by the artist John Lowrie Morrison to promote and
encourage the painting of the Scottish landscape. With a main award of £25,000
and a further £10,000 to be divided among the runners up, they are the largest
art awards in Scotland, and the largest privately funded art awards in the UK.
The 2013 Awards are the fourth Jolomo Awards, they have previously been made in
2007, 2009 and 2011. For further information see www.jolomofoundation.org
The Jolomo Bank of Scotland
Awards were founded in 2006 by the artist John Lowrie Morrison to promote and
encourage the painting of the Scottish landscape. With a main award of £25,000
and a further £10,000 to be divided among the runners up, they are the largest
art awards in Scotland, and the largest privately funded art awards in the UK.
The 2013 Awards are the fourth Jolomo Awards, they have previously been made in
2007, 2009 and 2011. For further information see www.jolomofoundation.org
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John Lowrie Morrison is one
of Scotland’s most successful painters. He was born in Glasgow and trained at
Glasgow School of Art. He worked in education for 25 years, taking up painting
full-time in 1997. He is known for his dramatic and colourful contemporary
landscapes. He lives and works in Argyll. He has been awarded honorary
doctorates from the University of the West of Scotland and from Abertay
University. In 2011, he received an OBE for services to art and charity in
Scotland
John Lowrie Morrison is one
of Scotland’s most successful painters. He was born in Glasgow and trained at
Glasgow School of Art. He worked in education for 25 years, taking up painting
full-time in 1997. He is known for his dramatic and colourful contemporary
landscapes. He lives and works in Argyll. He has been awarded honorary
doctorates from the University of the West of Scotland and from Abertay
University. In 2011, he received an OBE for services to art and charity in
Scotland
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The Jolomo Awards are open
to all emerging artists who are committed to painting the Scottish landscape –
there is no upper age limit. Entrants must live and work in Scotland, but can
be of any nationality.
The Jolomo Awards are open
to all emerging artists who are committed to painting the Scottish landscape –
there is no upper age limit. Entrants must live and work in Scotland, but can
be of any nationality.
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Further
information on the shortlist from Mike Wheatley on
01506 834244 or 07725 704381, or email Michael.Wheatley@jolomofoundation.org
Further
information on the shortlist from Mike Wheatley on
01506 834244 or 07725 704381, or email Michael.Wheatley@jolomofoundation.org