Alan Kilpatrick

Alan Kilpatrick (born in Assam, India) and studied at Central Saint Martin`s School of Art & Design in London 

He was elected as a professional member of the SSA and works between studios in Edinburgh and St Monans in Fife

Selected Solo exhibitions include: 

'Where the Brahmaputra meets the Clyde',  Art First, London 

'Shadows and Tall Trees',  Amber Roome Contemporary Art, Edinburgh

'Fruits of Labour',  1 Shanti Road Gallery, Bangalore, India

'In Spite of the Gods',  Art First,  London 

'Through time and tide' Artworks, Austin, USA

'East' Firth Gallery, Edinburgh

'Northern Light Eastern Breeze' Bellevue Gallery, Edinburgh 

Selected Group shows include:

 New Bridges 11:11, an exhibition curated by Louise Ritchie and Karol's Felix which toured Slovakia  

'Natural History,' an exhibition curated by Clare Cooper at Art First, London

Strarta at the Saatchi Gallery, London

Collaborations include;

Working with Su-a Lee (cellist with the Scottish  Chamber Orchestra) on a performance-based work 'Tipping the Scales of Justice' at the Fleming Collection, London, as part of ‘Inspired II’ 

Working with Haftor Medboe(musician) on a performance work 'Black Gold'

Kilpatrick's work addresses themes referencing the cultural influences of his childhood spent in India with his current home in Scotland. 

He utilises a number of media, including henna, spices, marble dust and incense as well as ceramic, photography and film as he explores the influence of the artisan and themes of migration.

He has exhibited in the UK, France, Poland, Norway, Slovakia, India, and the USA where his work features in many private and public collections.

Kilpatrick continues to exhibit in numerous shows within the UK and internationally.

Awards: 

The Deloitte prize for his work Boundary (Fence) at the SSA Annual Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh.

Creative Scotland Award towards Resident Artist at Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata and Guest Lecturer at Assam University 

The SAC Prize for his work Mandana Tree at the Royal Scottish Academy annual exhibition