About the Artist

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Short biography

In his practice, Patrick Mitchell repeatedly draws and paints subjects that he knows well and sees daily, acknowledging that the subject is constantly changing, as is he, with his approach and perception of reality.

He is interested in learning how to ‘navigate’ the structure of a form in a way that speaks of the vitality of momentary experience.

Although small, each of his drawings and paintings is the end result of an incredibly intense experience, and comes after many, many preceding attempts. He finds it difficult to get something that feels worth keeping, like a revelation, like a moment.

Patrick completed a BA in Fine Art at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in 2022; and completed an MA in Drawing also at Duncan of Jordanstone in 2023. This year he was longlisted for the Jacksons Art Prize.

Exhibitions

2022, May: Degree Show, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee

2022, July: Best of Scottish Art Schools Grad Show, Art Pistol Gallery, Glasgow

2022, December: Scottish Portrait Awards Longlist (online)

2023, April: ‘Mind the Gap’, student-curated show of MFA Fine Art and MFA Drawing at Generator Projects, Dundee

2023, June: ‘Surfacing’, student-curated show of MFA Drawing at St. Margaret's House, Edinburgh

2023, August: Master’s Degree Show, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee

2023, December: Tenants Winter Exhibition, Perth Creative Exchange (Wasps studios), Perth

2024, March: Longlisted for the Jacksons Art Prize

2024, May: Tenants Spring Exhibition, Perth Creative Exchange (Wasp studios), Perth