Biography
Ally McIntyre (b. 1991) is a painter who works with acrylic and spray paint. McIntyre skillfully blends various painting techniques, creating a distinct fusion of formal elements through the use of figuration, symbolism, abstract expressionism and graffiti. Through this medium, she delves into cultural perceptions of human/animal relationships, the canon, and the natural world.
Ally McIntyre, who holds an MA in Fine Art from Goldsmiths University of London, has been the recipient of several prestigious awards. These include the Jealous Prize 2015 and the HIX Award 2015, which were presented to her by renowned artist Tracey Emin. In 2018, she was also named a finalist in the RBC Canadian Painting Competition. More recently, in 2022, McIntyre was honoured with the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artists Award. Her contributions to the arts have been recognized in 2023, with the awarding of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medal. McIntyre’s print edition ‘Moon Cries for Ferdinand’ forms part of London's Victoria and Albert Museum Permanent Print Collection.
Exhibitions include solo shows at Saatchi Gallery, Jealous Gallery, and CnB Gallery in London, UK. Recently, showing in Seoul, Republic of Korea with Artspace Hohwa, Hoban Cultural Foundation and Unplugged Gallery. Art Fairs include Moniker Art Fair, The Original Print Fair at the Royal Academy, The London Art Fair, Start Art Fair at the Saatchi Gallery and Art Toronto.
Her work can be found in private collections in Asia, Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Greece, United Kingdom, USA and Switzerland.
Education
MFA Fine Art
Goldsmiths University of London
BFA Fine Art
University of Alberta
Exhibitions
2023 | Resurfacing (Group), Saatchi Gallery, London, UK |
2023 | New Dream (Art Fair), Art Space Hohwa, COEX, Seoul, South Korea |
2023 | From the Scenes (Group), Unplugged Gallery, Seoul, Republic of Korea |
2022 | The Gestures (Group), Hoban Cultural Foundation - Art Space Hohwa, Seoul, Republic of Korea |
2022 | Warm at Last (Solo), Jealous Gallery, London, UK |
21-22 | Dog Day Circus (Solo), Saatchi Gallery, London, UK
Featuring select paintings from 2012-2019 |
2021 | Right Here Right Now (Group), Saatchi Gallery, London, UK |
2019 | Cracked Rib (Solo), Jealous Gallery, London, UK |
2018 | Simply Paint (Group), Dc3 Gallery, Edmonton, Canada |
2018 | RBC painting Competition (Group), Power Plant, Toronto, Canada |
2018 | Intersecting Boundaries (Group), Palace Bukowiec, Jeleniogórska, Poland |
2018 | Past works (Beautiful Contradictions) (Solo), Palm Tree Gallery, London, UK |
2017 | Decaf Honey (Solo), Jealous Gallery, London, UK |
2016 | Dog Days (Solo), Jealous Gallery, London, UK |
2016 | The Sun Popped (Solo), CNB Gallery, London, UK |
2015 | Moon Dazed (Solo), Jealous Gallery, London |
2013 | Works International Art and Design Festival, City Hall, Edmonton, AB |
Awards
2023 | Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal , Government of Alberta |
2022 | Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award , Lieutenant Governor of Alberta |
2018 | RBC painting Competition- Finalist , RBC |
2016 | Jealous Print Residency Award , Jealous Gallery |
2015 | HIX Award presented by Tracey Emin and Mark Hix , CNB Gallery |