Steve Fraser

Born in Stranraer, Scotland, and currently in limbo


Caledonication is an exploration of individuals and of a nation.

I have always been fascinated by mankind’s ability to adapt and assimilate whilst retaining their sense of identity. For me, the instinct to explore the world is inherent in my cultural DNA.

My artistic career began as a musician, playing lead guitar in a succession of bands in the UK, often incorporating sounds resonating with Celtic overtones. I wanted to create layers of colour to shape this sound into something fresh, vibrant and dramatic. I couldn’t fully express these visions within the confines of a band and sought a larger arena. So I packed my guitar and headed overseas.

It was during this period of traveling in the late 90’s that I set up my tent in a remote corner of Canada, There, I discovered the aesthetics of cultural art through a group of Native Canadian artists. This opened the doors to a world of visual language that I now vigorously pursue. My art soon became my own dialogue – the physical tangibility of the tools, and the way a picture will always take on its own form – raw communication.

When I arrived in Australia I really began to explore the connection of identity. It was d...

Chelsea and Kensington College of Fine Art, London UK

2016 - 'THE ISLAND SERIES'
Centre spread in the July 2016 SCOTTISH ISLANDS EXPLORER MAGAZINE
www.scottishislandsexplorer.com.

2008 - 4th JULY / 31 JULY
Artemis of Aberdeen,
93 Macqueen street,(New England Highway)
Aberdeen, NSW 2336 Australia.

2008 MAR 27 / APR 16
CALEDONICATION:
Art at Home Gallery, Sydney.

2007 MARCH
The opening of Alba House, New York

2006 DEC
Sydney Harbour Marriott.

2006 NOV
The Grand Scottish Ball. The Gallery, Darling Park, Sydney.

2006 -The Scottish Gathering Hyde Park, Sydney.

2004 -SPACE studios London.

2004 - WIMBLEDON Art Studios London

2002 - The A Gallery, Wimbledon, London.