An art lecturer at UHI Inverness is one of only three Scottish artists who made the selection at a prestigious UK-wide award.
Internationally renowned artist Frank To has been shortlisted for the national Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Art Prizethis year.
The RBSA Prize Exhibition is a biennial display showcasing work at the cutting edge of contemporary art, welcoming work from both established and emerging artists from around the world,
Commenting on his recent achievement, Mr To said: “It is a massive honour to be shortlisted in this royal institution art prize. The piece is actually a gunpowder observational drawing of a simple kitchen folk; it’s this piece that got shortlisted into the Royal Art Prize. Originally it was an exercise piece that was made to test my observational drawing limits both mentally and physically.
“Also to be selected as one of only three Scottish artists is a big deal. For me, it’s a way to show both nationally and internationally that Scottish contemporary drawing is still well regarded and I want to contribute to this in any ways possible even if it means being competitive.”
The art lecturer, whose gunpowder technique has earned him international recognition as a leading contemporary artist amongst art critics and high profile collectors alike, was also recently elected as a full member into the prestigious Society of Graphic Fine Art in London in recognition of his outstanding draughtsman skills.
The RBSA Prize Exhibition includes artwork created using an exciting range of artforms and techniques and encourages contemporary practices.
Frank To’s selected piece ‘For Fork Sake’ will go on show in the RBSA Prize Exhibition in Birmingham on from September, Tuesday 3 until October 12.
