PAINTER | DESIGNER-MAKER | WRITER
ART SCHOOLS
Manchester University of Applied Science
Willem de Kooning Academy Rotterdam
ARTS & CRAFTS
Wood grain has much in common with strands of yarn in a woven state. Although wood is rigid and fabric is flexible, they share a cellulose composition. In their natural state and colours, they stray into each other’s palettes. Through reinterpreting the motifs of traditional Scottish fabrics in wood, new exciting patterns and optical effects emerge. A contemporary variant of the art of inlay.
Robots
Magical robots These particular robots are magic tricks for magicians. Escapology robots. But never fear…
Jewellery boxes
It is often claimed that necessity is the mother of invention. I love necessities and am…
Jewellery cabinets
Jewellery boxes are one thing but sometimes there is need for a bit more storage….
Room divider
Divide and conquer A piece of furniture that can bring a room together through hiding…
Drinks Cabinets
Tartan Here again my Scottish heritage has influenced the styling of this contemporary yet classical…
PAINTINGS
Gerard Scanlan’s paintings have two reoccurring themes. A contemporary interpretation of trompe-l’oeil – triggering a re-evaluation of our norms and values-, and playful work that is a celebration of life.