About Allan
Born in London, England and moved to Dublin, Ireland in 1989. Currently works as an antiques and fine art restorer. Has a wide range of knowledge in sculpture disciplines and is experienced in abstract freestanding metal sculpture.
Attended St.Martin's School of Art from 1971 - 1975 and graduated with a 1st Class Honours, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Sculpture).
Attended NCAD in Dublin, first from 1990 - 1994 taking a part time course in jewellery making and for a second time in 2014 - 2015 to complete a Drawing and Visual Investigation course.
Group Shows
1975 - New Contempories, Whitechapel Galleries, London
1976 - Sculpture in Two Contexts, Kenwood House Gardens, Hillingdon Farm Gardens
1977 - St. Martin’s Sculpture Silver Jubilee Exhibition, South Bank London
1980 - Serpentine Gallery , London
1980 - London Art Schools Past Students, Whitechapel Galleries, London
1983 - 1985 - C.A.C shows at various galleries
1990 - Rosmini Annual Show, Dublin
1990 - 1995 - Annual jewellery CEAD shows
2014 - Sculpture in Context, Botanic Gardens, Dublin
2014 - Dunamaise Art Centre Open, Portlaoise
2014 - Revival Gallery, Moneygall
2015 - Hive Gallery, Waterford
2016 - Sculpture in Context, Botanic Gardens, Dubin
2016 - Dunamaise Art Centre Open, Portlaoise
2017 - Sculpture in Context, Oldbridge House, Co.Meath
2017 - Members Show, West Cork Art Gallery, Skibbereen, Co.Cork
2017 - Sculpture in Context, Botanic Gardens, Dublin
2017 - Dunamaise Art Centre Open, Portlaoise
2018 - Dunamaise Art Centre Open, Portlaoise
2019 - Sculpture in Context, Botanic Gardens, Dublin