Recent Media

We look at some of the recent media and press releases based around Gerard M Burns, these articles look at the background behind Gerard's work, his influences and the recognition he has received for his artwork.

At the heart of every Gerard Burns painting is a pause | December 2011

This article written by The Herald's Senior Features Writer, Marisa Duffy takes an in depth look at the career of Gerard M Burns and the pressures which led to a nervous breakdown and ultimately the decision to walk away from teaching to become a full time artist.

A Broad Scot by Bob McNab | February 2011

This article by Bob McNab looks at the success of a traditional painter. Looking at the influence the Glasgow School of Art has had on many artists which include past Turner Prize winners: Simon Starling in 2005 and Richard Wright in 2009.

www.abroadscot.com/2011/02/02/a-glasgow-boy-gerard-m-burns-2/

Gerard Burns - The Human Condition

Gerard Burns is one of Scotland's leading ‘human condition' artists and easily ranks alongside the best and most influential contemporary artists in this group: Howson, Vettriano, and Bellany. Burns has played a central role in the emergence of this powerful figurative genre over the last decade.

Her Death is Part of me - The Pain behind an Artist's Gift

Gerard Burns has revealed that behind his famous images of angels’ wings and saltires there is a story of family sadness.

Burns has spoken for the first time about the death of his sister Elaine from cancer and why he has donated one of his works, which normally sell for between £3000 and £50,000, to an art show in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.