Artist Information:
Angus McEwan
Wormit,
United Kingdom
Member Since: Jul 2000
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Artist Statement:
Angus McEwan RSW
Over 300 years ago the
foundation of Natural History
as a science relied heavily on
its partnership with art.
Voyages of discovery were
undertaken by scientists and
artists in a symbiotic
relationship to discover and
collect “curiosities” of the
natural world. This urge to
travel and to discover has
been a particular theme
explored by many artists from
many generations. The birth of
photography and the
development of scientific
progress have changed the
artist’s role from observer
and recorder of the Natural
world to that of opinionated
commentator. Watching on the
sidelines passively to
proactively participating in
and shaping society.
The role of the artist has
been liberated from the bonds
of representation and yet many
like me find the greatest
satisfaction in recording
accurately and having an
opinion. Perhaps, the best of
both worlds.
I travel because I enjoy the
“buzz” of discovering
something new for myself. I
don’t go to any place with a
preconceived idea of what I
will see or more importantly
use. I try to let my natural
curiosity guide me to whatever
I find interesting at that
particular point in time. I
collect anything that appeals
to me on ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Angus McEwan R.S.W.
E-mail; art@angusmcewan.com
Biography
1963 Born, Dundee, Scotland
1987 Duncan of Jordanstone
College of Art, Dundee
B.A. (Hon's) Fine Art.
1988 Duncan of Jordanstone
College of Art, Dundee
Post-Graduate, Fine Art.
(Commended)
1996 Northern College of
Education, Aberdeen
Post-Graduate ...
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Artist Galleries:
Open Eye, Edingurgh, Scotland
Queens Gallery, Dundee,
Scotland
Thompsons Gallery, London,
England
Thompsons Gallery, Aldeburgh,
England...
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Angus McEwan's Free Artist Portfolio
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Over 300 years ago the foundation of Natural History as a science relied heavily on its partnership with art. Voyages of discovery were undertaken by scientists and artists in a symbiotic relationship to discover and collect “curiosities” of the natural world. This urge to travel and to discover has been a particular theme explored by many artists from many generations. The birth of photography and the development of scientific progress have changed the artist’s role from observer and recorder of the Natural world to that of opinionated commentator. Watching on the sidelines passively to proactively participating ... |
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Fading American dream, 2008
Watercolor,
64 x 77 inches
Price: US$ 3000
€: 1916
UK £: 1485
¥en: 297978
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illuminated window, 2008
Watercolor,
77 x 64 cm
Price: US$ 3000
€: 1916
UK £: 1485
¥en: 297978
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permenantly temporary, 2008
Watercolor,
116 x 98 cm
Availability: Sold
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the carpenter, 2008
Watercolor,
76 x 96 cm
Price: US$ 4500
€: 2874
UK £: 2227
¥en: 446967
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under siege, 2008
Watercolor,
54 x 68 cm
Price: US$ 2300
€: 1469
UK £: 1138
¥en: 228450
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