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Frank To

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About Frank To

Frank To is a young Glasgow-based artist whose unique painting technique is garnering him international recognition as a leading contemporary figurative painter amongst art critics and high profile collectors alike, including actor Sir Patrick Stewart (of Star Trek fame) and New York based Michel Witmer, who hangs To’s paintings alongside those of Picasso, Dine and Warhol.

Born in Glasgow 1982, Frank To graduated from the University of Huddersfield with BA (Hons) Fine Art. He went on to gain a Masters of Fine Art from Duncan of Jordanstone Art College.

To’s utterly unique and striking painting technique is inspired by a story attributed to the Renaissance sculptor, Michelangelo. It was said Michelangelo could visualise the human form within a block of marble. To, similarly, teases out figures from initially abstract images. Other influences on his work are drawn from literary sources, such as the Greek philosophers Plato and Aristotle.

'There is drama in a Frank To painting. A brooding mental energy that sucks you in and leaves you wondering what, why, where? There is always something or someone or even part of someone emerging from the depths of one of his paintings. This is probably because this engaging, highly focused artist stirs himself into the work in a way that many of his peers– of all ages– do not.' — Jan Patience, Art Correspondant, The Herald 2008

'I like Frank’s work for it’s thoughtfulness, intensity, use of colour and quite mature technique. He’s adventurous and bold, and not afraid of a big canvas.' - Patrick Stewart 2009

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Frank To Gallery

Image of Iron Man
'Iron Man' by Frank To
Size: 95cm x 60 cm
Medium: Oils on Canvas
Location: Artist's Studio
Price: £2300
Image of Passing Afternoon
'Passing Afternoon' by Frank To
Size: 20cm x 20cm
Medium: Oils on Panel
Sold: Yes
Image of Susanoo
'Susanoo' by Frank To
Size: 150cm x 150cm
Medium: Oils on Canvas
Location: Private Banking Sector, London
Price: £12,000
Image of The Rivalry
'The Rivalry' by Frank To
Size: 60cm x 90cm
Medium: Oils on Canvas
Sold: Yes
Image of Truth
'Truth' by Frank To
Commissioned portrait of Sir Patrick Stewart
Size: 30cm x 30cm
Medium: Oils on Paper
Sold: Yes
Image of Yggdrasill
'Yggdrasill' by Frank To
Size: 190cm x 190cm
Medium: Oils on Canvas
Location: Private Banking Sector, London
Price: £15,000


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