Scott, Patrick / [Pearce, Eric (Publisher)].

PATRICK SCOTT – COLOUR [Signed and Inscribed by Eric Pearce] / [Fantastic Catalogue and Reference-Work – Published by Eric Pearce on the Occasion of the Exhibition “PATRICK SCOTT – COLOUR” at the Doswell Gallery, Rosscarbery, Co.Cork, 24 August – 24 September 2018]. Text by Eric Pearce – Introduction by Christina Kennedy, Senior Curator Head of Collections IMMA. Graphic Design by edit+ (Stuart Coughlan).

First Edition. [Rosscarbery], Doswell Gallery / Impress, 2018. Quarto (20.2 cm wide x 29 cm high). 119 pages, illustrated throughout. Original, illustrated Softcover. Absolutely stunning, near mint condition with only minor signs of wear. Signed / Inscribed by Eric Pearce on the titlepage. Extremely rare publication !

This amazing publication includes for example the following sections:

Christmas Cards [Designed by Patrick Scott] /
Felt Banners [Designed by Patrick Scott] /
Resin-Coated Windows [Designed by Patrick Scott] /
ROSC Posters [Designed by Patrick Scott] /
Silk Scarf [Designed by Patrick Scott] /
Wall Hangings [Designed by Patrick Scott] /
Exhibitions & Collections /
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Patrick Scott (24 January 1921 – 14 February 2014) was an Irish artist.

Patrick Scott was born in Kilbrittain, County Cork, in 1921, and had his first exhibition in 1944, but trained as an architect and did not become a full-time artist until 1960. He worked for fifteen years for the Irish architect Michael Scott, assisting, for example, in the design of Busáras, the central bus station in Dublin. He was also responsible for the black and orange livery of Irish intercity trains.
Scott was perhaps best known for his gold paintings, abstracts incorporating geometrical forms in gold leaf against a pale tempura background. He also produced tapestries and carpets.

His paintings are in several important collections including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. He won the Guggenheim Award in 1960, represented Ireland in the 1960 Venice Biennale, the Douglas Hyde Gallery held a major retrospective of his work in 1981 and the Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin held a major survey in 2002. His works are distinguished by their purity and sense of calm, reflecting his interest in Zen Buddhism.

In October 2013, Scott wed his companion of 30 years, Eric Pearce, in a civil ceremony at the Dublin Registry Office.

On 11 July 2007, Scott, who was a founding member of Aosdána, was conferred with the title of Saoi, the highest honour that can be bestowed upon an Irish artist. The President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, made the presentation, placing a gold torc, the symbol of the office of Saoi, around his neck. No more than seven living members may hold this honour at any one time.

Scott died on 14 February 2014 at the age of 93. He was survived by his partner.
In January 2021 An Post issued a special stamp featuring Scott’s work for the centenary of his birth. (Wikipedia)

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• Language: English
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