* JACK KNOX RSA RSW RGI (SCOTTISH 1936 - 2015), HERON FISHING

pastel on paper, signed, titled label verso mounted, framed and under glass image size 21cm x 29cm, overall size 42cm x 50cm Label verso: The Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh Note: Painter, draughtsman and teacher, born John Knox at Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire. He studied at Glasgow School of Art, 1953–7, where his teachers included William Armour and David Donaldson. In 1958 won a travelling scholarship which enabled him to study in Paris under André Lhote. Knox painted in a variety of styles, being influenced by the American Abstract Expressionists for a time, although on occasion creating still lifes in the manner of the Dutch Old Masters. From 1965–81 Knox taught at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee, in 1981 becoming head of painting at Glasgow College of Art. Took part in many group shows in Scotland and abroad and had a series of one-man exhibitions, including 57 Gallery, Edinburgh; Serpentine Gallery in London; and Civic Arts Centre, Aberdeen. In 1983 a solo show was toured to a number of Scottish venues by the Scottish Arts Council; Drawings 1956–1998 was held by Cyril Gerber Fine Art and Compass Gallery, Glasgow, in 1998. Was elected RSA and has work in many public collections, including Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh. Lived for some time in Carnoustie, Angus.