Advanced Research Centre

Iain Clark: A Love Letter to Glasgow Exhibition

ARC Public
Date: Tuesday 10 September 2024 - Sunday 22 September 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow
Category: Exhibitions

Long description:  

Join us for this solo exhibition of the photographic artist Iain Clark at the University of Glasgow’s Advanced Research Centre. Come along to this show to see the faces of some well-known and perhaps lesser-known Glaswegians. 

Breathing life into Glasgow’s very essence, this homage, rendered in monochromatic and coloured strokes, exposes the spirited pulse that thrives within the city’s veins. Street photography, the lifeblood of the exhibition, illuminates the ordinary and the extraordinary alike. The anonymous faces of passersby intertwine with the familiar visages of local legends, each expressing the collective spirit that reverberates within the city. 

Iain says: “My intimate affection for Glasgow is demonstrated by unveiling a deep sense of community amongst its vivid characters – my tribute to a city that embraces and inspires all who are fortunate enough to call it home.” 

The exhibition can be viewed in the ARC's exhibition space from 10 - 22 September. 

 Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 19:30 

 Saturdays and Sundays,10:00 - 16:00. 
 

The exhibition is dedicated to the memory of John Shaw, alumni of Glasgow University, a proud Glaswegian and patron of the arts. 

Associated programming 

As part of the Glasgow Doors Open Day programme, from 17:30 – 19:00 on Wednesday 18 September, come along to this engaging and interactive event where Iain Clark joins writer and academic Alan Riach for a conversation about their respective practices. More information and booking can be found here. 

About Iain Clark  

Iain Clark is a practicing photographic artist whose work is in the permanent collection of The Scottish National Portrait Gallery, The National Portrait Gallery and in numerous private collections in the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States and India. 

Iain is recognised for his unique portraits. It is his passion for people that has led to his ascent as an in-demand portrait artist. Iain’s technique has been described by the Scottish National Portrait Gallery as “sitting somewhere between photography and painting”. The camera and the photograph are only the beginning of the creative process, and the subsequent manipulation of the image creates a finished portrait which is intended to capture the essential person. 

“I am fascinated by the human condition and the huge variety of faces that I see every day. I believe that each and every one of us is unique and special. When I work on a portrait, I strive to bring out something of the sitter’s soul.” 

Exhibition opening time(s): Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 19:30 

Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 - 16:00 

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