What inspires Mackenzie Thorpe art?
He says: “I remember the film resonating with deeply, and it was this film that became the catalyst in my applying to art college. A world away from the shipyards, but one which was to become both my launchpad and my salvation.”
Does Mackenzie Thorpe have children?
He and his staff operate through a company, and in 2020 his original artworks were said to cost from £10,000. He and his wife, Susan, have been married since his twenties, and have children and grandchildren.
Is Mackenzie Thorpe collectable?
After leaving school with no formal qualifications, Mackenzie Thorpe has gone on to become one of Britain’s most collectable artists, with fans including JK Rowling and even HM Queen Elizabeth II.
Where is Mackenzie Thorpe from?
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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When was Mackenzie Thorpe born?
1956 (age 65 years)
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How old is Mackenzie Thorpe?
About 65 years (1956)
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Who is Mackenzie Thorpe and what does he do?
Mackenzie Thorpe (born 1956 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire) is a British artist. In 2019 he is celebrating 30 years at the forefront of British art with a world tour, From the Heart, which will include the UK in July. He has received a range of accolades including: appointment as official artist to the Tour de Yorkshire;
Where did Mackenzie Thorpe go to art school?
Despite Mackenzie’s lack of education and difficulty reading the application form, the strength of his work and his obvious enthusiasm won him a place at Middlesborough College of Art and subsequently the Byam Shaw School of Art. He then spent several years working with inner city children in London before setting up his own gallery.
How much did Mackenzie Thorpe’s family Kiss cost?
His auction record of £9,000, paid for his 91 cm square oil on canvas “The Family (Kiss)” was set at Tennant’s auction house in Leyburn on 4 March 2009. He and his staff operate through a company, and in 2020 his original artworks were said to cost from £10,000.