Irish & International Art Auction 5th December 2016 : Click Lot Title for More info & Pictures & Picture for in frame.

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& I

nternational

uction

onday

ecember

2016

6.00

signed & titled on reverse

tempera on canvas

61 x 61cm (24 x 24in)

Provenance:

Private Collection

€3,000-5,000 (£2,608-4,347)

Patrick Scott was born in Co Cork, in 1921. He trained as an architect and spent 15 years working with Michael Scott

in the architectural practice of what became Scott Tallon Walker, where his innate talent as an artist and designer devel-

oped in unison. He became a leading graphic designer with the Signa Design Consultancy (set up in 1953 by Michael

Scott and Louis le Brocquy), all the while continuing to test various ideas in his painting. On winning a National Prize

at the Guggenheim International Award in 1960 and representing Ireland at the XXX Venice Biennale in the same year,

Scott became a full-time artist.

Scott was perhaps best known for his gold paintings, abstracts incorporating geometrical forms in gold leaf against a

pale tempura background. He also produced tapestries and carpets.His paintings are in several important collections

including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. His works are distinguished by their purity and sense of calm,

reflecting his own interest in Zen Buddhism.

On 11 July 2007, Scott, who was a founding member of Aosdána, was conferred with the title of Saoi, the highest

honour that can be bestowed upon an Irish artist. The President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, made the presentation,

placing a gold torc, the symbol of the office of Saoi, around his neck. No more than seven living members may hold

this honour at any one time.