David Blyth is a visual artist based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Born 1976, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK.
Lives and works in remote Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
EDUCATION
2010 PG Diploma HE Learning + Teaching, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
1999 MA Art + Design, Grays School of Art, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
1998 BA (Hons) Fine Art, Grays School of Art, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
SOLO EXHIBITIONS (SELECTED)
2014 Strange Attractor; RGU Museums and Collections, Aberdeen
2014 Seen Through Glass, Darkly; Kendal Museum, Cumbria
2013 Making Nature; Kendal Museum, Cumbria
2008 A Book of Spring Lambs; Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen
2007 Godspeed! The Human Plough; Woodend Arts Barn, Banchory
2007 Knockturne; Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
2006 Scranky Black Farmer; Deveron Arts, Huntly
2005 The Bridle Suite; Leith Hall Estate, Deveron Arts, Huntly
2002 Northern Krypt; Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen
2000 Friend of the Enemy; NWSP1, Collective Gallery, Edinburgh
1998 Fish out of Water; Deveron Arts, Huntly
GROUP EXHIBITIONS + EVENTS (SELECTED)
2019 Oral Suspension (David Blyth + Nick Gordon); Look Again Project Space, Aberdeen
2018 The Gaff (David Blyth + Nick Gordon); D'arcy Thompson Zoology Museum, Dundee
2017 Archipelago (David Blyth, Alan Grieve, Derrick Guild); Summerhall, Edinburgh
2017 Huntly Independent Press (David Blyth + Cameron Ross); Huntly, Aberdeenshire
2015 Scottish Drawing; RSA, Edinburgh – Invited Artist
2014 SCAN; Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
2012 RSA Annual Exhibition; The Mound, Edinburgh – Invited Artist
2012 Aberdeen Artists Society Exhibition; Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
2011 Hidden Place; Clatt Auld Kirk, Aberdeenshire (Education)
2008 A2Z (David Blyth + Michael Agnew); The Foyer Gallery, Aberdeen
2006 RSA Annual Exhibition; The Mound, Edinburgh – Invited Artist
2005 Catterline Arts Festival; Catterline, Aberdeenshire
2004 The Birthday Party; Collective Gallery, Edinburgh
2004 Lost Boys + Girl Guides (David Blyth + Sara Gallie); Collective Gallery, Edinburgh
2003 Zenomap; Scottish Pavilion, Venice Biennale
2002 Lost Ritual; Marischal Museum, Aberdeen
1999 AbsolutOPEN; Inverleith House, Royal Botanical Gardens, Edinburgh
AWARDS, COMMISSIONS + RESIDENCIES
2018 From Scotland to Corby (David Blyth + Roderick Buchanan), Fermynwoods Contemporary Art, Corby
2014 Shortlisted for Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST)
2013 Creative Scotland Professional Development Award
2013 COAST Festival public art commission, Banff, Aberdeenshire
2012 Aberdeenshire Design Award – Merit of Distinction for Public Art
2010 The Turra Coo Sculpture Commission, Turriff, Aberdeenshire
2006 The MAP magazine commission, Scottish arts publication
2006 The Dewar Arts Award, Edinburgh
2006 Scottish Arts Council professional development award
2004-06 The Town Artist residency, Deveron Arts, Huntly
2004 Artists at Glenfiddich residency programme, Dufftown
2004 Oak Trees and Fountains, Iain Irving Projects, Drum Castle, Aberdeenshire
2000 Shell Expo Premiere Award, Aberdeen Art Gallery
PERMANENT COLLECTIONS + PUBLIC ARTWORKS
Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums
Paisley Art Gallery and Museums, Renfrewshire
The Robert Gordon University Collection, Aberdeen
Turriff Town Centre, Aberdeenshire
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Course Leader, Contemporary Arts Practice, Grays School of Art, The Robert Gordon University (since 2018)
PERSONAL DETAILS
Born 1976, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK.
Lives and works in remote Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
EDUCATION
2010 PG Diploma HE Learning + Teaching, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
1999 MA Art + Design, Grays School of Art, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
1998 BA (Hons) Fine Art, Grays School of Art, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
SOLO EXHIBITIONS (SELECTED)
2014 Strange Attractor; RGU Museums and Collections, Aberdeen
2014 Seen Through Glass, Darkly; Kendal Museum, Cumbria
2013 Making Nature; Kendal Museum, Cumbria
2008 A Book of Spring Lambs; Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen
2007 Godspeed! The Human Plough; Woodend Arts Barn, Banchory
2007 Knockturne; Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
2006 Scranky Black Farmer; Deveron Arts, Huntly
2005 The Bridle Suite; Leith Hall Estate, Deveron Arts, Huntly
2002 Northern Krypt; Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen
2000 Friend of the Enemy; NWSP1, Collective Gallery, Edinburgh
1998 Fish out of Water; Deveron Arts, Huntly
GROUP EXHIBITIONS + EVENTS (SELECTED)
2019 Oral Suspension (David Blyth + Nick Gordon); Look Again Project Space, Aberdeen
2018 The Gaff (David Blyth + Nick Gordon); D'arcy Thompson Zoology Museum, Dundee
2017 Archipelago (David Blyth, Alan Grieve, Derrick Guild); Summerhall, Edinburgh
2017 Huntly Independent Press (David Blyth + Cameron Ross); Huntly, Aberdeenshire
2015 Scottish Drawing; RSA, Edinburgh – Invited Artist
2014 SCAN; Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
2012 RSA Annual Exhibition; The Mound, Edinburgh – Invited Artist
2012 Aberdeen Artists Society Exhibition; Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
2011 Hidden Place; Clatt Auld Kirk, Aberdeenshire (Education)
2008 A2Z (David Blyth + Michael Agnew); The Foyer Gallery, Aberdeen
2006 RSA Annual Exhibition; The Mound, Edinburgh – Invited Artist
2005 Catterline Arts Festival; Catterline, Aberdeenshire
2004 The Birthday Party; Collective Gallery, Edinburgh
2004 Lost Boys + Girl Guides (David Blyth + Sara Gallie); Collective Gallery, Edinburgh
2003 Zenomap; Scottish Pavilion, Venice Biennale
2002 Lost Ritual; Marischal Museum, Aberdeen
1999 AbsolutOPEN; Inverleith House, Royal Botanical Gardens, Edinburgh
AWARDS, COMMISSIONS + RESIDENCIES
2018 From Scotland to Corby (David Blyth + Roderick Buchanan), Fermynwoods Contemporary Art, Corby
2014 Shortlisted for Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST)
2013 Creative Scotland Professional Development Award
2013 COAST Festival public art commission, Banff, Aberdeenshire
2012 Aberdeenshire Design Award – Merit of Distinction for Public Art
2010 The Turra Coo Sculpture Commission, Turriff, Aberdeenshire
2006 The MAP magazine commission, Scottish arts publication
2006 The Dewar Arts Award, Edinburgh
2006 Scottish Arts Council professional development award
2004-06 The Town Artist residency, Deveron Arts, Huntly
2004 Artists at Glenfiddich residency programme, Dufftown
2004 Oak Trees and Fountains, Iain Irving Projects, Drum Castle, Aberdeenshire
2000 Shell Expo Premiere Award, Aberdeen Art Gallery
PERMANENT COLLECTIONS + PUBLIC ARTWORKS
Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums
Paisley Art Gallery and Museums, Renfrewshire
The Robert Gordon University Collection, Aberdeen
Turriff Town Centre, Aberdeenshire
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Course Leader, Contemporary Arts Practice, Grays School of Art, The Robert Gordon University (since 2018)