Thanks for taking an interest in the site; I am Alan Brash.
My practice as a maker and painter is rooted in a profound, multifaceted interest in drawing and painting and ruminating on how mark-making in these genres exists within contemporary culture and amongst the propagating digital images that we look at every day. The work embraces the figurative, weaving emotions and narratives into expansive spaces. At this time I am curious about ‘landscapes’ as a context for how we perceive the individual and how this can affect viewer's reactions.
Exhibiting
'So Tonight that I Might See' The Barnes Garage, Glasgow School of Art 23 -25 April 2025.
Completing my studies in a Master of Letters in Painting and Print Making at the Glasgow School of Art. My research has provided the foundation for my current body of work. By referencing both personal and artistic history, I have created paintings that are autobiographical and a narrative of my response to existing and past artists. I am majoring in oils on canvas at this time, experimenting with the mediums' response to mark making and layering, as I consider more the effect that underpainting can have on colour and mark making.
I am developing a Colour and Marks workshop that I plan to launch in Glasgow in the autumn of 2025. This will take my research into the public sphere and open it up to class sessions for all levels of artists who want to explore the combination of colour and mark making, giving them the opportunity to stand back and reconsider this with themselves and others.
Alan Brash's creations break free from what is expected, infusing figurative elements with emotions and narratives, creating a visual journey. That is the aim, as with everything there are successes and failures.
Explore the canvas as Alan Brash pushes the limits of traditional art, inviting viewers to see beyond the surface.
Discover how landscapes can transcend scenery, becoming a reflection of human emotions and perceptions and making personal connections.
Weaving narratives that resonate with viewers, inviting them to embark on a visual journey of discovery.
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