Stuart Pearson Wright
Stuart Pearson Wright (born 1975, Northampton) is an English[1] portrait artist, winner of the BP Portrait Award.[2]
Life and works
Wright went to school in Eastbourne, Sussex[1] and graduated from Slade School of Fine Art,[3] University College of London (1995–1999), receiving a B.A. in Fine Art.
He won the BP Travel Prize in 1998.[4] When he was 25 the National Portrait Gallery acquired his painting of the actor John Hurt.[1]
In 2001 he won the BP Portrait Award. Part of his reward was a commission to create a painting of six presidents of the National Academy. The result was described as "astounding", showing the men surrounding a dead chicken.[4]
Wright won the Garrick/Milne Prize[3] in 2005.
Portraits
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Gallus gallus with Still Life and Presidents – The BP Portrait Award winner
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John Hurt
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Gingerlady
Personal life
Pearson-Wright was conceived by artificial insemination, therefore does not know his father.[1]
He is married to Polly and has a son, named Wulfred.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Lucasta Miller (20 May 2006). "Enigma of arrival". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
- ↑ BP prizewinner accuses Tate of neglecting Britain's portrait artists - Media, News - Independent.co.uk
- 1 2 Stuart Pearson Wright (1975-), Artist
- 1 2 Maev Kennedy (20 June 2001). "BP prize for old flesh and fowl art". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
- ↑ Jessica Salter (29 November 2013). "Stuart Pearson Wright on Elvis, Keira Knightley and fatherhood". The Telegraph. Retrieved 10 February 2014.