Waiting - Byrnicus Paisleycus Virus Invading Mr Gray
Steven Campbell, 2005

This work was painted as Campbell was nervously awaiting a visit to the studio of John Byrne in Nairn. John Byrne was born in Paisley and Campbell uses the Paisley pattern with references to Velasquez. First there is the device of a painting within a painting which echoes the work 'Las Meninas' and there is an allusion to Velasquez' self portrait in the top right corner. Byrne's Picasso-inspired shorthand inspired the little heraldic-looking dog, taken again from Velasquez. Byrne's diverse practice made him something of a hero to Campbell.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Waiting - Byrnicus Paisleycus Virus Invading Mr Gray, 2005
Date supported
2006
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
217.5 x 179 cm
Grant
6750
Total cost
15000

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