mandy racine - artworks
Born 1960 Galashiels, Scotland, United Kingdom
Currently living & working in Algaida, Mallorca, Spain
EDUCATION:
BA (Hons) Degree Fine Art, West Surrey College of Art & Design, Farnham, UK 1985 – 1988
Foundation Course in Art & Design, East Surrey College of Art, Reigate, UK. Passed with Merit. 1984 – 1985
EXHIBITIONS:
2011 - Works on the theme of ‘Mountain Art’ exhibited at various venues in Gstaad, Switzerland as part of an on-going project with Swiss Art dealers
- Joint exhibition at Port Adriano Hotel, Santa Ponsa & Hotel Golf Santa Ponsa, Mallorca
2009 - Solo exhibition at Barroco, Palma, Mallorca
2003 - Mixed exhibition at La Hacienda de Zapata Gallery, Son Ferriol, Mallorca
2001 - Solo exhibition at Aztec Café, Palma, Mallorca
1998 - Mixed exhibition at Sussex Art Club, Brighton, UK
1997 - Group exhibition at Gardner Arts Centre, Brighton, UK
1996 - Group exhibition at Easton Rooms, Rye, UK
1992 - One person show at the Albion Gallery, Lewes, UK
1991 - Printmaking exhibition at South Bank Centre, London, UK
- Brighton Illustrators Group Exhibition, Brighton, UK (1st Prize)
1989 - ‘Discerning Eye’ Exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London, UK
1988 - ’13 Well Hung’ Degree Show at Art Centre, London, UK
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2001 - Freelance professional artist undertaking the designing, drawing & painting of frescoes and other related decorative finishes in private homes & businesses, Mallorca
2005 - Commissioned to produce two large scale drawings of Rodin & Utrillo for Japan
1991 – 99 Freelance illustrator for Bridgewater Books Ltd, England, UK. Published works included:
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Arthurian Legends (Element Books)
The Celtic Book of Days (Godsfeld Press)
Winter Solstice (Element Books)
1997 Commissioned by The Institute of Chartered Accountants, London to produce a painting incorporating their logo for use on banners/posters
1996 Commissioned by Design Revolution, Brighton, UK to produce illustrations for a brochure for the Federation of Small Businesses.
1995 Commissioned by Satel Doc television company in London, UK, to produce illustrations for a documentary on the life of King Arthur for the Arts Entertainment Network, USA. Later broadcast on Channel 4, UK.
COLLECTIONS:
Private collections: various in the United Kingdom, Mallorca, Portugal, Switzerland, Japan & New Zealand
Others: Institute of Chartered Accountants Collection, London, UK
Ecole Des Beaux Arts, Nice, France