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The Clown By Markey Robinson Limited Edition Print 116/ 500 - $550 (Vancouver)
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Unframed 37cm X 30cm
Framed 47cm X 40cm
Markey Robinson was born in Belfast February 7, 1918 and died January 28 1999.
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 watercolor and painted figures, still lives as well as landscapes in an often quasi-abstract way. His paintings depict blocks of pure color with dark outlines making the composition flat. He traveled to Spain, North Africa and USA and lived in Paris for some time which informed his distinctive and recognizable 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.