Ken Currie: Unsettling Art, Dark Visions & New Insights
Can beauty truly emerge from the grotesque, from the unflinching gaze at mortality and the human condition? Ken Currie's art dares to answer with a resounding yes, his canvases acting as brutal mirrors reflecting the anxieties and realities we often prefer to ignore.
Born in 1960 in North Shields, North Tyneside, England, Ken Currie is a Scottish painter whose studio resides in Glasgow. His work is not for the faint of heart; it has been characterized as dark and violent, confronting viewers with images that are both disturbing and deeply compelling. Currie's paintings delve into themes of identity, mortality, and the human experience, often focusing on the fragility of the body and the societal forces that impact it. His unique style of painting captures both the physical and emotional trauma inflicted by illness, decay, war, and social injustice. He doesn't shy away from difficult subjects; rather, he embraces them, forcing us to confront the uncomfortable truths about ourselves and the world we inhabit.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ken Currie |
| Birth Date & Place | 1960, North Shields, North Tyneside, England |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Artistic Style | Figurative, often characterized as dark, violent, and unsettling |
| Themes | Identity, mortality, the human experience, illness, decay, social injustice, power, and the abuses of power. |
| Education | Glasgow School of Art (graduated 1983) |
| Known For | Unsettling portrayal of the human figure, depicting the damage inflicted by illness and decay as a response to the perceived sickness of contemporary society. |
| Group Affiliations | New Glasgow Boys (rose to prominence in the 1980s) |
| Notable Exhibitions | Scottish National Portrait Gallery (2013 solo exhibition) |
| Public Collections | Tate, London; and many other major public collections internationally. |
| RSA (Elect) | Royal Scottish Academy, elected member |
| Key Publication | "Ken Currie: Paintings and Writings" (compiled and edited by Tom Normand, 2023) |
| Online Artworks | View Ken Currie's Artworks on Artnet |
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