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Ishbel Myerscough: Grief Longing and Love, Flowers Gallery London
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INTIMATE self-portraits and portraits of family draw the eye in this free exhibition of new works by British artist Ishbel Myerscough, which explore a universal journey of loss and longing.
An acclaimed artist, she studied at the Glasgow and Slade schools of art and won the National Portrait Gallery’s annual Portrait Award competition in 1995.
Myerscough is recognised for her highly detailed and meticulously observed portrayal of her subject matter, which over the past three decades has primarily included herself, her close friend and fellow artist Chantal Joffe and their families.
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