Artist CV

Gwen Black. BA hons. Fine Art

With an Honours degree in Fine Art from Grays School of Art in Aberdeen, specialising in Printmaking, Gwen works as a full time artist, while running her art gallery and teaching studio, The Inchmore Gallery.

Gwen is a professional member of the Aberdeen Artists Society and member The Society of Scottish Artists. She was a pivotal force in setting up the Highlands Open Studios artists’ collective. She also sits on the selection panel for prestigious open exhibitions.    Last year her work was short listed for the Aspect Prize.

Gwen exhibits her work extensively, venues include Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen, Grampian Hospital Arts Trust, The Art Institute of Seattle, USA, Aberdeen Art Gallery, Paisley Art Institute and the RSA Edinburgh. She also has work nationally and internationally in private and public collections.

‘Because my discipline within fine art is printmaking, I naturally use a lot of printmaking techniques in my work, but I also incorporate paint and collage. My subject matter varies as I like to keep my work lively, fresh and interesting. I often work in a minimalist and monochromatic way, though strong colour and form are more integral to my overall approach. While dimensions may vary from almost miniature to expansive canvases, surface texture and mark making are always key.

 

2008                                                                    
Paisley Art Institute                                                                            
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Inchmore Gallery, Inverness
Glasgow Art Fair
Morven Gallery, Isle of Lewis

2007
An Tureanne Art Centre, Skye
The Strathearn Gallery
The Castle Gallery, Inverness
The Royal Scottich Academy, Edinburgh
The Aspec Prize, Paisley
Morven Gallery, Isle of Lewis
Milton Gallery, Aberdeenshire
Just Art, Fochabers
Inchmore Gallery, Inverness
The LIme Tree Gallery, Fort William

2006
The Leith Gallery, Edinburgh
University of the HIghlands and Islands, Inverness
Tore Art Gallery, Inverness-shire
The Green Gallery, Buchlyvie 

2004
The Art Institute of Seattle, USA
The Carby Art Gallery, Aberdeen
The Creel Inn, Caterline

2003
Milton Art Gallery, Banchory
Penicuick Art Centre, Edinburgh

2002
The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
Milton Art Gallery, Banchory
Grampian Hospital Art Trust

2001
Conoco UK Ltd., Aberdeen
Bridge View, Aberdeen

2000
The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
Bridge View, Aberdeen

1999
Inverurie Gallery, Aberdeenshire

Open Exhibtitions
Aberdeen Artists Exhibition 2005,2006,2007,2008,2009
Aspect Prize 2007, 2008, 2009
RSA 2007
Peacock Visual Arts A5 Exhibition 2000,01,02,03,04,06, 07,08
Highlands Open Exhibition 2006
Peacock Visual Arts Members Exhibition 2000
Gordon 2000 Exhibition 2000
Peacock Visual Arts Silver Exhibition 1999
Milton Art Gallery Summer Show 2000,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09


Charity Exhibitions
2006 MacMillan Cancer Fund
2005 Lloyds TSB Private Banking, Inverness
Marie Curie Fund Raising Exhibition
2005 NE SCotland Music School, Aberdeen
Fund Raising Event
2003 Grampian Hospital Art Trust, Aberdeen
'Masterpieces going for a Song'


Recent Work Continually Exhibited at

Milton Art Gallery
Banchory
Aberdeenshire

Peacock Visual Arts
Aberdeen

Tore Art Gallery
Tore
Inverness-shire

Larks Gallery
Ballater
Aberdeenshire

Junction Art
Aberdeen

Just Art
Fochabers
Moray

The Leap Gallery
Craigellachie

Inchmore Gallery
Inchnmore
Inverness-shire