IAIN FAULKNER

“In technique, imagery and texture his paintings convey a sense of timelessness…”

Tony Pontone, Albermarle Gallery London .

Iain Faulkner was born in Glasgow in 1973 where he was raised and educated. As a child Faulkner was encouraged and guided by his father, an electrical engineer, for whom drawing was both job and pastime. He went on to Glasgow School of Art graduating in 1996 with a BA (Honours) Degree in Fine Art. Faulkner is however largely self taught and from the start of his professional career chose to follow the difficult path of figurative painting

The results of his endeavours during his relatively short career has brought a considerable measure of success with his solo shows in London and New York selling out, a clear indication of the public's appreciation and interest in his work.

Faulkner's paintings are about capturing calm and contemplative moments, intimate exchanges, inner-reflection and stillness. Iain readily acknowledges his influence by artists such as Sargent, Degas, Whistler and especially Vermeer, whose use of everyday scenes portray figures completing common- place tasks while deep in thought.