Kirstin Mackinnon

Artist

My recent work aims to address the historical & current gender imbalance in the art world through figurative oil paintings created from life.

Artist Statement

2023
Oil on Canvas
Portfolio

An Artist Worth Taking Seriously?

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Self portrait (bearded) - An Artist Worth Taking Seriously — An Artist Worth Taking Seriously?

My paintings encourage the viewer to question how different genders are viewed, represented and portrayed in art, and why society values their works differently.

Awards	Year
Dundee Art Society Winter Exhibition Jean Craig Cup (Best in Show)	2023
Scottish Prize for Fine Art Commendation Award	2023
Scottish Portrait Awards Longlisted Artist	2023
John Moores Painting Prize Longlisted Artist	2023
Sandra McNeilance Award for Painting and Drawing	2023
RSA New Contemporaries Award	2023
Boom Publication Contract Award for Fine Art Dissertation	2023