Welcome
About Ian

Born in Moffat in 1957 and lived in Beattock until I was 18 - I studied at Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen from 1977 to 1981 gaining a Diploma in Art in Printmaking and Graphic Design and a Post-Diploma in Printmaking in 1981 – I then embarked on a life of work whilst continuing to produce my own artwork.
Since retiring from being a horticultural therapist, I have converted my garage into a studio where I work most days. I regularly post to Instagram and have recently uploaded my website.
Exhibitions

One man show Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh July 1982
Scottish Young Contemporaries travelling exhibition 1982
Dundee Print workshop part of 2 man exhibition 1982
One man show Dunlop village hall Ayrshire 2018

Nostalgia Reimagined
At the heart of my collage practice is a fascination with the concept of time and memory. In a world that often feels uncertain and turbulent, there is comfort to be found in the familiar . Through my collages, I offer viewers a moment of respite—a glimpse into a simpler time, tinged with the bittersweet recognition that the past can never truly be reclaimed. Yet, in this recognition lies the beauty of nostalgia: a reminder that, even as time marches inexorably forward, the memories and moments that define us will always endure, waiting to be rediscovered and reimagined for generations to come.

Contact me
For inquiries and appointments, please fill out the form below or contact me on
+44 7986705601
Location
Ianborthwick.art
104 Norse Road
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom