Markey Robinson
Markey Robinson was born in Belfast and studied briefly at the Belfast College of Art but was largely self-taught. He received some instruction from his grandfather who was a painter and decorator. He worked in a variety of jobs such as a merchant seaman, lightweight boxer and a welder, though he always painted in his spare time.
He worked in gouache, oil and watercolour and painted figures, still lifes as well as landscapes in an often quasi-abstract way. His paintings depict blocks of pure colour with dark outlines making the composition flat. He travelled to Spain, North Africa and USA and lived in Paris for some time which informed his distinctive and recognisable style. In terms of subject, Ireland was Robinson’s greatest inspiration. He was inspired by the people and landscape of Ireland, particularly the primitive landscape in the wilds of the Aran Islands. His works depict the harmony between humans and nature in an accessible way.
He exhibited at the Ulster Academy of Art, Belfast Museum and Art Gallery, The Irish Exhibition of Living Art, Oriel Gallery and Magee Gallery. His works are included in a number of collections including the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Ulster Museum, Queens University and the VHI.
His works have proved enduringly popular with its viewers and he has a consistent following.
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He worked in gouache, oil and watercolour and painted figures, still lifes as well as landscapes in an often quasi-abstract way. His paintings depict blocks of pure colour with dark outlines making the composition flat. He travelled to Spain, North Africa and USA and lived in Paris for some time which informed his distinctive and recognisable style. In terms of subject, Ireland was Robinson’s greatest inspiration. He was inspired by the people and landscape of Ireland, particularly the primitive landscape in the wilds of the Aran Islands. His works depict the harmony between humans and nature in an accessible way.
He exhibited at the Ulster Academy of Art, Belfast Museum and Art Gallery, The Irish Exhibition of Living Art, Oriel Gallery and Magee Gallery. His works are included in a number of collections including the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Ulster Museum, Queens University and the VHI.
His works have proved enduringly popular with its viewers and he has a consistent following.
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