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Alan, a painter, utilises oils on canvas in his latest body of work. This biographical series serves as a reflection of his life, reflecting the learned behaviours acquired from living a double life in and out of the closet. Alan is currently pursuing a Master of Letters in Painting and Printmaking at the Glasgow School of Art, with his degree show scheduled for September 2025.
During this period, he has dedicated himself to researching gay representation in art and the portrayal of normal domestic life. Employing large-scale pieces, Alan explores his thoughts, memories, and seeks to alleviate the shame he has been carrying.
In his later years, Alan celebrates love, happiness, and the visibility of the LGBTQ+ community within the ageing population.
Future Exhibitions
17 Jul - 8 Aug, 'SOMETHING IN THE MIRAGE', Six Foot Gallery, group summer exhibition. https://sixfootgallery.co.uk/something-in-the-mirage-2/
29 Aug - 4 Sept 2025, Glasgow School of Art, Master of Letters Degree Show, GSA, Stow Building, Glasgow, G4 9LD
25 Sept - 1 Oct 2025, The Makar's Mark with the AC Collective, Alchemy Experiment, 157 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8TS. Awaiting details to be published online.
My Work
Embracing Creativity
Completing my studies in a Master of Letters in Painting and Print Making at the Glasgow School of Art. My research has provided the foundation for my current body of work. By referencing both personal and artistic history, I have created paintings that are autobiographical and a narrative of my response to existing and past artists. I am majoring in oils on canvas at this time, experimenting with the mediums' response to mark making and layering, as I consider more the effect that underpainting can have on colour and tone.
I am developing a Colour and Marks workshop that I plan to launch in Glasgow in the autumn of 2025. This will take my research into the public sphere and open it up to class sessions for all levels of artists who want to explore the combination of colour and mark making, giving them the opportunity to stand back and reconsider this with themselves and others.
Innovative Artistry
Alan Brash's creations break free from what is expected, infusing figurative elements with emotions and narratives, creating a visual journey. I also want to make work that lives beyond social media and, when seen live in a studio or gallery, has a depth and vibrancy, another visual dimension.