Frank's second solo Exhibition 'Dante's Divine Comedy'  has just opened at the Leith Gallery in Edinburgh, it runs from 6 - 27 April.  To view the exhibition click the following link:  https://the-leith-gallery.co.uk/current-exhibition

Born in Glasgow, 1982, Frank To graduated from the University of Huddersfield and went on to gain a Master of Fine Art from Duncan of Jordanstone Art College, and began his career as a figurative painter.   For one so young Frank To has already established an enviable reputation in his field of figurative work.   His Plague Doctor series of paintings attracted much attention in Scotland when it was picked up by the media and resulted in an almost sell-out show for the young painter.  This success has only made Frank more determined to carve out a successful career as a painter.

 

 

 

 

 

To’s painting technique is inspired by a story attributed to the Renaissance sculptor, Michelangelo. It was said Michelangelo could visualise the human form within a block of marble. To, similarly, teases out figures from initially abstract images. Other influences on his work are drawn from literary sources, such as the Greek philosophers Plato and Aristotle.

In recent years he has exhibited alongside such artists as Peter Howson and Damien Hirst.   He has begun to build up a loyal following and has attracted the attention of some high profile buyers.  Actor Patrick Stewart, attracted by the unusual subject matter has several of Frank’s paintings in his collection. 

Date of Birth: 

10th March 1982

Education:

2004 - 2005  Duncan of Jordanstone, Masters of Fine Art

2000 - 2004 University of Huddersfield, BA (Hons) Fine Art

Solo Exhibitions:

2011: - The Shadowlines, Gallery Q, Dundee

2011: - The Human Condition, The Leith Gallery, Edinburgh

2007: - Surfacing, Queen’s Gallery, Dundee

2003: - Visual Thinking, Art House Hotel, Glasgow

Public Collection:

South West Institute of the Midlands, Texas, U.S.A

Private Collection:

Walter & Scott Collection, Edinburgh

Mr. Rick Ballard, Scottish Partner of Deloitte, Scotland

Mr. John Rae, Bridge of Allan, Scotland

Mrs. Louise Chapman, Texas, U.S.A

Michel Witmer, New York, U.S.A

Sir. Patrick Stewart

University of Dundee, Dundee

Awards/ Sponsorship:

2009: - Winner of the Deloitte LLP Prize

2007: - Regional Winner of the R.B.S & P.S.Y.B.T Business Award

2005: - The Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust

2005: - Business Gateway Start up Grant

Other Experience:

Present: Member of Honorary Secretary Group, Glasgow Art Club

2012: - Selected Artist for Painting Performance at Joy, Glasgow

2012: - Professional Practice & Marketing Speaker, the Glasgow Art Club, Glasgow

2012: - Professional Practice & Marketing Speaker, the University of Dundee, Dundee

2011 - Council Member of the Glasgow Art Club

2011: - Young Artist Member of the Glasgow Art Club

2011: - SSA Artist Member

2009: - Professional Development Speaker, University of Dundee

2007: - Visiting Speaker, University of West Scotland

2006: - Selected Finalist of Dedalo Arte International Award 2006

2005: - Filmed for STV Art Series Carlas (Aired 20/08/05 14:05)

2002: - Art Tutor/ Art Therapist Assistant- Dunrowan Day Hospital

Selected Group Exhibitions:

2012: - The Annual Autumn Exhibition, Glasgow Art Club, Glasgow

2012: - The Festival Exhibition, Leith Gallery, Edinburgh

2012: - New Artists Exhibition, Geist Galleries, London

2012: - The Summer Collection, Gallery Q, Dundee

2012: - The Spring to Summer Exhibition, Leith Gallery, Edinburgh

2012: - The Annual Spring Exhibition, Glasgow Art Club, Glasgow

2012: - The Glasgow Art Show, represented by Gallery Q

2012: - The New Year Exhibition, Gallery Q, Dundee

2012: - The Scottish Exhibition, Stafford Gallery, London

2011: - Christmas Exhibition, Caledoniart, London

2011: - Edinburgh Art Fair, Gallery Q, Edinburgh

2011: - Aberdeen Art Fair, Leith Gallery, Aberdeen

2011: - The Deutsche Bank Exhibition, GAC. Glasgow

2010: - Christmas Exhibition, Caledoniart, London

2010: -  Winter Event, Adam & Company Private Bank, London

2010: - The Eclectic Eye, Leith Gallery, Edinburgh

2010: -  Summer Exhibition, Queen’s Gallery, Dundee

2010: - The Glasgow Art Fair, Queen’s Gallery, Glasgow

2010: - Spring Exhibition, Hawke & Hunter, Edinburgh

2010: - New Faces Revisited, Leith Gallery, Edinburgh

2009: - Christmas Exhibition, Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow

2009: - Christmas Exhibition, Leith Gallery, Edinburgh

2009: - The Edinburgh Art Fair, Queen’s Gallery, Dundee

2009: - Insights, Queen’s Gallery, Dundee

2009: - Aspect Prize, Paisley Art Museum, Paisley

2009: - Ten Years of Pictures, Queens Gallery, Dundee

2009: - S.S.A Annual Contemporary Art Exhibition, Dundee

2009: - Boundaries, Leith Gallery, Edinburgh

2009: - New Works, Albemarle Gallery, London

2008: -            Christmas Exhibition, Queens Gallery, Edinburgh

2008: -             Christmas Exhibition, Kilmorack Gallery, Beauly

2008: -             Edinburgh Art Fair, Queen’s Gallery, Edinburgh           

2008: -            Art and Words, Kilmorack Gallery, Beauly

2008: -            W.A.S.P.S Open Studio, W.A.S.P.S Factory, Glasgow

2008: -            Homes & Interior Scotland Exhibition, Queens Gallery, Dundee

2008: -            Under 30s, Mansfield Park Gallery, Glasgow

2008: -            Aspect Prize, Paisley Art Museum, Paisley

2008: -            Glasgow Art Fair, Mansfield Park Gallery, Glasgow

2008: -            New Generations, Queen’s Gallery, Dundee

2007: -            Affordable Art Fair 2007, Fairfax Gallery, London

2007: -            W.A.S.P.S Open Studio, W.A.S.P.S Factory. Glasgow

2007: -            Gielgud Theatre, London

2007: -            2 Scottish Painters & 1 Other, Modern Artist Gallery Reading

2007: -            Booby Art Charity Auction, Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow

2007: -            New Acquisitions, Albemarle Gallery, London

2007: -            Cambridge Art Fair 2007, Gallery 23, Glasgow

2007: -            Glasgow Art Fair, Fairfax Gallery, London

2007: -            Royal Shakespeare Company, Novello Theatre

2007: -            F.P.S Nina Hosali Prize Exhibition, Bankside Gallery, London

2007: -             London Art Fair 2006, Fairfax Gallery, London

2006: -            Christmas Exhibition, Gallery 23, Glasgow

2006: -            Christmas Exhibition, Fairfax Gallery, London

2006: -            Christmas Exhibition, Queen’s Gallery, Dundee

2006: -            Christmas Exhibition, Gallery Heinzel, Aberdeen

2006: -            Beaux Arts Gallery, Bath

2006: -             Affordable Art Fair 2006, Fairfax Gallery, London

2006: -             W.A.S.P.S Open Studio, W.A.S.P.S Factory, Glasgow

2006: -            Arty Party, Gallery 23, Glasgow

2006: -            Human Form, Fairfax Gallery, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

2006: -             Summer Exhibition, Merchant Gate Gallery, Glasgow           

2006: -            Summer Exhibition, Gallery Heinzel, Aberdeen

2006: -            Glasgow Art Fair 2006, Fairfax Gallery, London

2006: -            Human Form: Fairfax Gallery, London

2006: -            New Faces Exhibition, Leith Gallery, Edinburgh

2006: -            New Faces Exhibition, Queen’s Gallery, Dundee

2006: -             New Faces Exhibition, Gallery Heinzel, Aberdeen

2006: -             London Art Fair 2006, Fairfax Gallery, London

2005: -            Annual Artist Exhibition, Merchant Gate Gallery, Glasgow

2005: -             The Angel Shares, Leith Gallery, Edinburgh

2005: -             Seasonal Sensation, Gallery 23, Glasgow

2005: -             Affordable Art Fair, Fairfax Gallery, London

2005: -             Human Form: Fairfax Gallery, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

2005: -             W.A.S.P.S at Dykes, Generator Gallery, Dundee

2005: -             W.A.S.P.S Open Studio, The W.A.S.P.S Factory, Glasgow

2005: -            Masters Expo, University of Dundee, Dundee

2005: -             Annual Student Exhibition, Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh

2005: -             The Opium Room, Lower Foyer Gallery, Dundee

2003: -             Annual Members Show, Transmission Gallery, Glasgow
2003: -             Twos Company, Art House Hotel, Glasgow

2003: -             The Gascoigne Painting Prize, Gascoigne Gallery, Harrogate
2003: -             Merchant City Artists Open Studio Exhibition, Glasgow

2002: -             The Gascoigne Painting Prize, Gascoigne Gallery, Ilkley

2001: -             Debut, Court House Gallery, Huddersfield

2001: -             Primer Gallery, Huddersfield

2001: -             Court House Gallery, Huddersfield

2001: -            Scotland Art Dot Com, Glasgow

Publications:

2011: -             The Evening Times (Nov)

2011: -             The Herald (Oct)

2011: -            The Herald (Sep)

2011: -            The Evening Times (Sep)

2011: -            The Herald (June)

2011: -             Huddersfield Daily Examiner (May)

2011: -            The Eastwood Today (May)

2011: -            The Edinburgh Evening News (April)

2011: -            The Herald (April)

2011: -            The Leither Magazine (April)

2011: -            The Herald (April)

2011: -            The Eastwood Today (April)

2011: -            The Evening Times (April)

2011: -            The Edinburgh Evening News (April)

2011: -            The Guardian (April)

2011: -            The Washington Post (April)

2011: -            The Financial Times (April)

2011: -             The Metro (April)

2011: -            The Evening Times (April)

2011: -            The Scotsman (April)

2011: -             Homes & Interior Scotland (March)

2010: -             The Herald (Dec)

2010: -             Citywire (Nov)

2010: -             The Evening Times (June)

2010: -            Scotland on Sunday (June)

2010: -             The Scotsman (June)

2010: -             Eastwood Today (March)

2010: -             Spectrum Magazine, Scotland on Sunday (March)

2010: -             The Sunday Herald (March)

2010: -             Scotland on Sunday (Jan)

2009: -             Eastwood Today (Dec)

2009: -             The Extra (Nov)

2009: -             Scotland on Sunday, (Nov)

2009: -             Edinburgh Evening News (Nov)

2009: -             The Dundee Courier (Oct)

2009: -             Scotland on Sunday (Oct)

2009: -            The Evening Times (Oct)

2009: -             Glaswegian (Sep)

2009: -             Business 7 (July)

2009: -            The Extra (July)

2009: -             The Scotsman (June)

2009: -             The Awaz (June)

2009: -             The Dundee Courier (May)

2009: -            The Extra (April)

2009: -            The Glaswegian (April)

2009: -            The Big Issue (April)

2009: -            The Journal (April)

2009: -            The Scotsman (April)

2009: -            Edinburgh Evening News (April)

2009: -            Huddersfield Daily Examiner (March)

2009: -            Edinburgh Evening News (March)

2009: -            Homes Plus Scotland (March)

2009: -            Homes & Interior Scotland (March)

2009: -            The Whit, The Glasgow Aye Magazine (March)

2009: -            The Evening Times (Feb)

2009: -            Spectrum Magazine, Scotland on Sunday (Feb)

2009: -            The Sunday Herald (Jan)

2009: -            The Extra (Jan)

2009: -            The Herald (Jan)

2008:-                        The Courier (Dec)

2008: -            Homes Plus Scotland (Nov)

2008: -            The Glaswegian (Oct)

2008: -            The Extra (Sep)

2008: -            The Press & Journal (Sep)

2008: -            The Scotsman (April)

2008: -            The Evening Times (March)

2008: -            The Herald (Feb)

2008: -            Homes & Interior Scotland (Jan)

2008: -            The Courier (Jan)

2007: -            The Evening Times (Oct)

2007: -            Scottish Field Magazine (Oct)

2007: -            Paisley Daily Express (Sep)

2007: -            Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Aug)

2007: -            Sing Tao (Aug)

2007: -            The Asian Extra (July)

2007: - The Extra (June)

2007: -            The Sunday Mail (May)

2007: -            The Courier (May)

2007: -            The Herald (March)

2006: -            Scot Campus (Dec)

2006: -            The Courier (Nov)

2006: -            The West End Mail (Oct)

2006: -            Daily Mail (Oct)

2006: -            Evening Times (Oct)

2006: -            The Extra (Oct)

2006: -             P.S.Y.B.T Newsletter (May)

2006: -            The Herald (March)

2006: -             Homes & Interiors Scotland (Feb)

 

Television/ Media: -

 

2012: -             Work featured in E4 Made in Chelsea

2012: -             RBS This Is Home TV & Cinema Commercial

2011: -             Wave 102 FM

2011: -             BBC: Have I Got A Bit More News For You

2011: -            BBC Scotland: Reporting Scotland

2011: -            BBC Radio Scotland: News Round

2011: -            BBC Scotland: Good Morning Scotland

2010: -             BBC Scotland: Reporting Scotland

2010: -             BBC Radio Scotland: News Round

2009: -            Radio Clyde FM

2007: -            STV Rebus

2007: -            STV Interview with Frank To

2007: -            TVB Interview with Frank To and the Modern Artists Gallery

2007: -            BBC Radio 4

2006: -            Selected Finalist of Dedalo Arte International Award 2006

2005: -            Filmed for STV Art Series Carlas (Aired 20/08/05 14:05)

2002: -            Art Tutor/ Art Therapist Assistant- Dunrowan Day Hospital