Graham Knuttel (10 March 1954 – 27 May 2023) was an Irish painter and sculptor, whose work has been collected by various celebrities, such as Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro, Frank Sinatra, Eddie Jordan and Michael Stipe.[1][2] Initially known for sculpture, he was later notably primarily as a painter.[3]
Graham Knuttel | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 March 1954 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 27 May 2023 (aged 69) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology |
| Occupation(s) | Painter, sculptor |
| Spouse | Ruth Mathers |
Early life and education
editKnuttel was born in Dublin on 10 March 1954,[4] several years after his parents had moved to Ireland from England.[3][5] His father was born in Germany and was Jewish; he had emigrated to England with his mother after World War I and served with the RAF.[6][7][8] Graham's mother was a Unitarian from Northampton.[6][7][8] Knuttel's brother and a nephew are also artists.[9]
Knuttel attended Sandford Park School, later graduating from the Dún Laoghaire school of Art and Design with a Diploma in Fine Art Sculpture.[3][5]
Career
editKnuttel drew, painted and made sculptures. He worked with figure drawing and painting, and was inspired in part by Cezanne and Picasso.[10]
In 1976 he won the Royal Canada Trust Award for young Sculptors.[11]
In 1981 he co-founded Wicklow Fine Art Press.[11] He received commissions to paint Sylvester Stallone, Christy Moore, John B. Keane and Don King.[11]
In 2008 An Post released two Knuttel-designed stamps to commemorate the Summer Olympics that year.[12]
Death
editReferences
edit- ^ Knutteling down for Xmas - Bah, Humbug!, 16 December 2003, retrieved 3 March 2009
- ^ Going nuts for Knuttel’s work, The Sunday Business Post, 1 July 2007, retrieved 3 March 2009
- ^ a b c Graham Knuttel - Irish Art - Leinster Gallery - Artist Profile
- ^ a b "Graham Knuttel obituary". The Times. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ a b My brush with Mr Knuttel, Barry Egan, Irish Independent, 2 November 2008, retrieved 23 February 2009
- ^ a b Mavericks - Graham Knuttel, outsider artist Archived 1 April 2010 at the Wayback Machine, Trevor White, Nicola Reddy, Katie Roche & Patrick Freyne, The Dubliner, 14 September 2007, retrieved 3 March 2009
- ^ a b Graham Knuttel biography Archived 12 June 2007 at the Wayback Machine, artbank.com, retrieved 3 March 2009
- ^ a b Graham Knuttel Archived 19 November 2009 at the Wayback Machine, Whalley gallery, retrieved 3 March 2009
- ^ Lally, Conor (17 February 2004). "Knuttel wins case against gallery owner". The Irish Times. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ O'Brien, Tim (30 May 2023). "Graham Knuttel, artist celebrated for unique style, dies aged 69". The Irish Times. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ a b c Graham Knuttel, Irish figurative painter, sculptor and artist, Irish Art Encyclopedia, retrieved 23 February 2009
- ^ Minister Cullen launches Graham Knuttel designed Olympic Stamps Archived 14 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine, The Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism, 16 July 2008, retrieved 23 February 2009
- ^ Grennan, Dan (30 May 2023). "Tributes pour in for 'genius' artist Graham Knuttel who sadly passed away". Dublin Live. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
External links
edit- Graham Knuttel official website Archived 31 January 2011 at the Wayback Machine