George Birrell

Biography

George Birrell is a unique literary voice in Scottish contemporary painting. After graduating from Glasgow School of Art in 1971, he spent the last four and a half decades fine-tuning a style that is both lyrical and highly technical, contributing regularly to exhibitions at home and abroad.

Rooted in the landscape and buildings of East Scotland, his painting is strongly influenced by the Scottish Colourists and the black and white photography of Ansell Adams, demonstrating a pitch perfect understanding of hue, tone and design.

Blog

Question & Answer with GEORGE BIRRELL
Read about George's challenges and objectives and find out a little about his materials and techniques. September 21, 2022
Have you always known that you wanted to become an artist? I did a lot of drawing as a child. So when it came to secondary school and making a choice between art, science and music…the music teacher was a monster. The science teacher was a monster. So I did art. What route did you take to reach that destination? From school I went on to the Glasgow School of Art Which artists influenced you along the way? I was very much influenced by Glasgow artists, Scottish artists, Scottish colourists...
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Publications

Gallery Heinzel presents GEORGE BIRRELL
Arlene Searle, 2015
Hardback, 64 pages
Publisher: Gallery Heinzel
Dimensions: 25cm x 25cm
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George Birrell

Question & Answer with GEORGE BIRRELL

Gallery Heinzel presents GEORGE BIRRELL