Ian Henderson

Born in 1965 in Bridge of Allan, Scotland. Graduate of Edinburgh College of Art. The work presented here is diverse and spans some number of years- approximately ten years or so in total- and some number of re-inventions both in terms of identity as an artist and in terms of materials and processes used.Themes and concerns have always overlapped in my work and themes explored years ago are never finished or put to rest they constantly re-appear, transformed either by further thinking or by exploration in a new material or process. I frequently have the sensation of inching closer to doing what I want to do whilst at the same time seeming to stray aimlessly. Predictably and in equal measure- the sensation of never saying what needs to be said is a constant companion.The issue of conciousness is a recurrent theme this combined with an enduring interest in numerous religions, their iconography, characters and philosophy and a fascination with the physical structure of the universe are enduring concerns. Recently there seems to be some connection between these disparate subjects and the almost mystical revelations of physicists and astronomers that seems to connect- or at the least underscore my explorations.These interests are lin...

1988 BA(Hons) Ceramics Edinburgh College of Art
1989 Postgraduate Ceramics Diploma Edinburgh College of Art
2006 Masters Degree in Fine Art (Sculpture) Edinburgh College of Art

Exhibitions

Completed two 12 outdoor sculptures at Philpstoun House, West Lothian.

March 2007 Darkspace II Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh

Sept. 2006 Video Installation in Group show, The Lighthouse, Granton Road, Edinburgh

June 2006 Masters Degree Show, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh

April 2006 Prawn, Pawn, Porn MFA Group show, Edinburgh College of Art

June 2005 Interim Masters Show, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh

March 2005 Fromage et Frottage MFA group Show, Evolution House, Edinburgh

March 2005 Student Exhibition, Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh,