Painter and collage artist noted for his often complex pictures based on memories of coast and landscape. Born in Glasgow, he studied at Gray’s School of Art, Aberdeen, 1970–5, and Patrick Allan-Fraser School of Art, Hospitalfield, Arbroath. Inglis won two travelling scholarships, the Keith Prize in 1975 and gained two Scottish Arts Council Awards. Showed in mixed exhibitions at RSW, of which he was a member from 1984, winning an award three years later; RSA; SSA; and Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts. Had solo shows at Aberdeen Art Centre, Aberdeen University, Compass Gallery in Glasgow and Taurus Gallery, Skipton. Scottish Arts Council holds his work. Lived in Larbert, Stirlingshire.

Text source: 'Artists in Britain Since 1945' by David Buckman (Art Dictionaries Ltd, part of Sansom & Company)


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