Figure Curled

Brian Gallagher

Unique Scraperboard
16cm x 23cm
Produced in 2015

Donated to the Collection by the artist in 2016

Brian Gallagher was born in Newcastle and brought up in Harrogate before moving to Dublin, He won a prestigious prize at the World Illustration Awards 2016. Organised by the Association of Illustrators and the Directory of Illustration, they received a total of 2200 applications from 66 countries.

Brian has enjoyed a successful career as a professional illustrator and fine artist. He was drawn to using linocut and then scraperboard through the tutoring of wood engraver Peter Reddick whilst studying at Bristol Polytechnic. His work has appeared in all areas of design and his clients include Harper Collins, Oxford University Press and Random House.

He was short-listed for the 2015/16 New Light Prize Exhibition with two pieces including his work Out the Back.