Artist Statement
In his practice, Patrick Mitchell repeatedly draws and paints subjects that he knows well and sees daily - himself, his dogs, the hills near where he lives - acknowledging that both he and subject are constantly changing; the subject physically and he in his approach and perception of reality.
He is interested in learning how to ‘navigate’ the structure of a form in a way that speaks of the vitality of momentary experience.
Although small, each of his drawings and paintings is the end result of an incredibly intense experience, and comes after many, many preceding attempts. He finds it difficult to get something that feels worth keeping, like a revelation, like a moment.
CV
Graduated First Class Honours BA Fine Art at Duncan of Jordanstone, 2022; Masters Degree (MFA Drawing) with Merit, Duncan of Jordanstone, 2023
Selected Exhibitions
2026: The Human Image, Glen House, Innerleithen
2026: Land and Sea, Fidra Fine Art, Gullane
2025: Book of Dreams, A New Primer open call, Edinburgh
2024: probably never sure, solo show, Perth Creative Exchange, Perth
2024: Longlisted for The Jacksons Art Prize
2024: Work on Paper, Fidra Fine Art
2023: Master’s Degree Show, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee
2022: Longlisted for Scottish Portrait Awards
2022: Degree Show, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee