ARTIST BIO
Thomas Carrigan is a representational painter based in Dubai. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland and received his BA Honours Fine Art from the prestigious drawing and painting department at the Glasgow School of Art. Thomas has exhibited in shows across Scotland, UK and most recently in Hong Kong. His multilayered pieces capture motion and the continual flow of time. He often leaves areas of paintings in a lesser state of completion, as a way of making reference to the process of painting and the time that has elapsed in the creation of the work, these areas he likes to refer to as “fragments of time”. Thomas’ subject matter varies and he likes to use different sources for the imagery that he depicts, from photos that he takes himself to found images and photographs that are given to him. He does this to document his own life and experiences, describing the work as a visual diary of existence.
Artist Statement
"I am interested in the continual flow of time and the fragility of human existence. The main subject matter of my works are natural forms, whether that be people, animals or objects, which grow and ultimately decay over a period of time. The cycle of life is something that has always been present within my work but recently has become the main theme that I have drawn inspiration. When I paint a subject, parts of that subject will break out into its surroundings and vice versa. I want to create the impression that the subject is breaking up or dissolving before your eyes, as a way of making reference to time never standing still".
Exhibitions
2000
Group show, Glasgow School of Art Newbery Gallery, Glasgow
2001
Summer Exhibition Emerging Artists Gallery, Glasgow
2002
Royal Scottish Academy MacLellan Galleries, Glasgow
The Glasgow Art Fair George Square, Glasgow
The Degree Show 2002 Glasgow School of Art
Friends of GSA – The Collection Podium Gallery, Glasgow
2003
New Generation Show Compass Gallery, Glasgow
2004
Glasgow Art Fair George Square, Glasgow
New Generation Show Compass Gallery, Glasgow
RGI Annual Exhibition McLellan Galleries
2005
The Glasgow Art Fair George Square, Glasgow
Summer Show Compass Gallery, Glasgow
2006
The Glasgow Art Fair George Square, Glasgow
2007
RGI Annual Exhibition Mitchell Library, Glasgow
2008
Group Show – Art Exposure Gallery Merchant City, Glasgow
2009
Group Show – Art Exposure Gallery Merchant City, Glasgow
2010
The Glasgow Art Fair George Square, Glasgow
2015
Group Show – V64 Gallery V64 Studios – Bangkok, Thailand
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2016
Solo Show – Changing Counting Sheep Gallery -Bangkok, Thailand
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2017
Group Show – Unity in Diversity HK Visual Arts Centre, Hong Kong
2018
Asia Contemporary Art Show Conrad Hotel, Hong Kong
2019
Macey and Sons- Longines Masters Hong Kong Expo Centre
Macey and Sons Conrad Hotel, Hong kong
Macey and Sons – The power of portraits Maserati Showroom, Wanchai, HongKong
Macey and Sons – Group show Lot 88 Gallery, Hong Kong
Macey and Sons Group Show – ‘Legacy’ Conrad Hotel, Hong Kong
gallery representation
Art Curators Hub
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8th floor, Hang Wai Commercial Building
231-233 Queens Road East,
Wanchai
Hong Kong
T: +852 9258 9269
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