Andrew MacKenzie
I try to raise questions about how we relate to our surroundings, and how we construct our view of landscape; literally, culturally and philosophically.
He is currently the President of Visual Arts Scotland, one of the most important societies for the promotion of contemporary art and craft in Scotland.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS:
The Fleming Collection, The Royal Academy, Bank of Scotland and the Bank of America.
EDUCATION:
MFA from Edinburgh College of Art.
AWARDS:
Visual Art and Craft Maker Award 2015, the Hope Scott Trust Award and the Arts Trust Scotland Award.
MacKenzie lives and works in the Scottish Borders.
Galician photographer Xan Padrón received his first camera at the hands of the photojournalist Enrique Reza, who awakened in him a passion for everyday photography, just as his father, the journalist Luís Padrón, taught him the patience to listen to and observe stories. His career as a photographer is also linked to his previous occupation as a professional musician. He toured with his bass and camera, documenting life around the musicians with whom he worked.
“The starting point for all my work is an encounter with a place. Sometimes this is intentional (when I travel to experience a specific location) and sometimes accidental (those miraculous chance stumblings). My main method of recording initial responses and ideas is in fact writing. I always have a black A5 notebook with me at all times, which is a messy mixture of note-making and very quick drawings. I also take photographs, which often become a source for the paintings.”
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