Gavin Fitzsimons BSc, MSc.

 

Born 1978 in Belfast

                                       Now living in Bangor, Co Down

 

EDUCATION:      BSc (Hons) Biochemistry, Queens University Belfast

                               MSc (Hons), Queens University Belfast

                               PhD offered by Queens University

                               Self taught as an artist

 

PUBLISHED BY:  Felix Rosenstiels, London

 

Gavin sold his first oil painting at the age of 12. He now regularly contributes his work with the Royal  Hibernian Academy, Dublin and the Royal Ulster Academy. Forthcoming exhibitions are planned for Dublin and Northern Ireland. He also has a keen regard for fund raising and charity exhibitions.

His work can be seen in a number of collections, including, Queens University, Castle Espie wildlife and wetland trust and The city hospital. He has clients as far a field as Canada and the U.S.

 

Has exhibited with many galleries including:

 

The Eakin Gallery, Belfast                                       Manor fine art, Banbridge

The Davison Gallery, Hollywood                             The Prentice Gallery, Portadown

Tom Cromie Gallery, Bangor                                  Contemporary Art Effect

The Green Gallery, Bangor                                  The Portstewart Galleries

The Avalon Gallery, Lisburn                                The Waring Gallery, Moira

The Bradbury Gallery, Belfast                             The Gillen Gallery, Newtownards

Art Effect Galleries                                              The Picture Gallery, Belfast

 

For Gavin, every  step  in the  process of crafting a painting, from conception to  signature is part of the creative experience. This interest stems from his scientific training in the laboratory as a biochemist. He often likes to mull the pigments and prepare his own mediums. When working in oils, he will often purify his own walnut and linseed oil and use thickening products to achieve the desired effect.

            Gavin uses bright pigments to create illusion and to make the paintings appear to emit their own source of  light. His  skilful use of  the palette  knife, combined  with textured  paint ensures a seemingly effortless impasto effect.

 

 

The Eakin Gallery, 237 Lisburn Road, Belfast. BT9 6HN. Tel: 028 9066 8522