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Crichton

Mike Crichton is a UK-based multidisciplinary artist whose work explores the profound connection between people and place. Drawing deeply from the land and its layered histories, his practice spans sculpture, painting, drawing, mixed media, digital art, and printmaking. His art is infused with symbolism, influenced by religious iconoclasm, early Celtic carving, and sacred traditions, inviting viewers into an open space for interpretation and reflection. Crichton writes, “In the search for our identity our history plays a vital role. Over time our footsteps have become a fossilised imprint on this land. If one is to understand one must dig deep beneath the layers to find the foundation. How long before we understand? The journey continues…” Originally from Paisley on the west coast of Scotland, Crichton studied Sculpture at Edinburgh College of Art and completed postgraduate work at Heriot-Watt University. He has exhibited widely across the UK in both solo and group shows, with highlights including exhibitions at The Whitespace Gallery, The Dovecot, and the Royal Scottish Academy.

Disciplines: Mixed Media

Location: Edinburgh

Materials: Acrylic, Assemblage, Carving, Casting, Darkroom, Lino Print, Modelling, Monoprint, Oil, Paper, Pastel, Pen & Ink, Pencil, Photomontage, Relief Print, Watercolour

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Mike Crichton is a UK-based multidisciplinary artist whose work explores the profound connection between people and place. Drawing deeply from the land and its layered histories, his practice spans sculpture, painting, drawing, mixed media, digital art, and printmaking. His art is infused with symbolism, influenced by religious iconoclasm, early Celtic carving, and sacred traditions, inviting viewers into an open space for interpretation and reflection. Crichton writes, “In the search for our identity our history plays a vital role. Over time our footsteps have become a fossilised imprint on this land. If one is to understand one must dig deep beneath the layers to find the foundation. How long before we understand? The journey continues…” Originally from Paisley on the west coast of Scotland, Crichton studied Sculpture at Edinburgh College of Art and completed postgraduate work at Heriot-Watt University. He has exhibited widely across the UK in both solo and group shows, with highlights including exhibitions at The Whitespace Gallery, The Dovecot, and the Royal Scottish Academy.

Previous Experience

2020 Solo Exhibition, ‘The Visit’, Whitespace Gallery, Edinburgh 2019 Preview night for Solo Exhibition, ‘The Visit’, Finn and Bear, Edinburgh 2019 Solo Exhibition, Finn and Bear, Edinburgh 2019 Mini Exhibition, The Dovecot, Edinburgh 2017 Mini Exhibition, The Pantry, Edinburgh 2014 Solo Exhibition, ‘Transition’, Symposium, Lewes, East Sussex 2013 Solo Exhibition, ‘Fossils’, Tom Fleming Centre, Edinburgh 2013 Solo Exhibition, ‘Folds’, Old House, Sevenoaks 2011 Collective Exhibition, ‘Postcard Art’, Tom Fleming Centre, Edinburgh 2010 Collective Exhibition, The Wallace Dunlop Hall, Edinburgh 2007 Solo Exhibition, ‘Voices’, The Bass Rock Gallery, Dunbar 2007 Solo Exhibition, ‘Footprint’, The Gibb Room, Library Gallery, Dunbar 2006 Collective Exhibition, Stenton Gallery, Stenton 2004 Collective Exhibition, St John’s Church, Edinburgh 2003 The Affordable Art Show, London 2003 Collective Exhibition, The Wynd Gallery, Melrose 2003 Royal Scottish Academy Annual Exhibition, Edinburgh 2002 Royal Scottish Academy Annual Exhibition, Edinburgh 2001 Royal Scottish Academy Annual Exhibition, Edinburgh 2001 Collective Exhibition, The Wynd.

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