Luke Fowler
Appearance
Luke Fowler (born 1978) is an artist, filmmaker and musician based in Glasgow.[1] He studied printmaking at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design [2] in Dundee. He creates cinematic collages that have often been linked to the British Free Cinema movement of the 1950s.[3] His documentary films have explored counter cultural figures including Scottish psychiatrist R. D. Laing[4] and English composer Cornelius Cardew[5]
Exhibitions
- In 2009, retrospective exhibition at the Serpentine Gallery.[6]
- In 2010 in Rencontres d'Arles festival (France).
- In 2011, 'British Art Show 7' at the Hayward Gallery, London.
- In 2012, he was shortlisted for the Turner Prize, for solo exhibition at Inverleith House in Edinburgh,[7] which showcased his new film exploring the life and work of Scottish psychiatrist R.D. Laing.[3]
Awards
- Shortlisted for the 2005 Beck's Futures prize in December 2004[8]
- Derek Jarman Award in 2008[9]
- 2010 Foundation for Contemporary Arts Grants to Artists Award[10]
References
- ^ Luke Fowler interview: Up close and personal - Scotland on Sunday. Scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com. Retrieved on 2010-11-26.
- ^ Scottish Arts Council - Exeptional [sic] young Scots given a financial boost. Scottisharts.org.uk (2010-07-01). Retrieved on 2010-11-26.
- ^ a b "Turner Prize: 2012 shortlist announced". BBC News, 1 May 2012. BBC. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
- ^ Times Online
- ^ Hudson, Mark. (2009-05-13) Luke Fowler: stories upside down and inside out. Telegraph. Retrieved on 2010-11-26.
- ^ Luke Fowler, Serpentine Gallery, London - Reviews, Art. The Independent (2009-05-12). Retrieved on 2010-11-26.
- ^ "Inverleith House Luke Fowler, Turner Prize nomination 2012". Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
- ^ "Star Wars inspires art shortlist". BBC News Entertainment and Arts, Friday, 17 December, 2004. BBC. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
- ^ Art review: Luke Fowler, Serpentine Gallery, London W2 | Art and design | The Observer. Guardian. Retrieved on 2010-11-26.
- ^ Luke Fowler. Foundation for Contemporary Arts. Retrieved on 2010-11-26.