Basil Blackshaw: 1932-2016. Born in Glengormley, Co. Antrim. Attended Methodist College Belfast and studied at Belfast College of Art (1948–1951). Awarded a scholarship in 1951 by the Committee for the Encouragement of Music and the Arts, to study in Paris. He was initially acclaimed for his mastery of traditional approaches to painting. He continued to develop as an artist, most highly regarded for his loose gestural application of paint and very distinctive and subtle use of colour.
4 Limited Edition Prints. 4 views after the poem of the same name by Paul Yates. Produced in France 1995 in support of UNICEF. Signed by Blackshaw. This was the first collaboration between Blackshaw and Yates and was followed by many more over the following years, including books, prints and film. Special Offer Price: £400
Hard cover book. This hardback edition, designed by fellow Artist Colin Davidson, was limited to 395 copies. Supplied in matching slipcase. The book is signed by Yates and Blackshaw. This limited edition features three extra images and Yates’ long poem "Mourne Mantra". Special Offer Price: £200 (Hardback. New)
Book: Paperback Edition. "Mourne" is a collection of poetry by Paul Yates with images by Basil Blackshaw. Designed by Fellow artist Colin Davidson. Signed by Yates and Blackshaw. Special Offer Price: £100 (Paper cover)
Original proof from the book "Mourne". Hand signed by Blackshaw. Edited by Jack Packenham. Double page 30 cm x 50 cm. A different poem accompanies this painting in the book. Double mounted: £250. Framed: £325. Totally unique.
Original proof from the book "Mourne". Hand signed by Blackshaw. Double page 30 cm x 50 cm. A different poem accompanies this painting in the book. Double mounted: £250. Framed: £325. Totally unique.
Original proof from the book "Mourne". This is not the same poem that accompanies this painting in the book. Hand signed by Blackshaw. Double page 30 cm x 50 cm. Double mounted: £250. Framed: £325. Totally unique.
Original proof from the book "Mourne". Hand signed by Blackshaw. Edited in red by Jack Packenham. Double page 30 cm x 50 cm. A different poem accompanies this painting in the book. Double mounted: £250. Framed: £325. Totally unique.
Original proof from the book "Mourne". Hand signed by Blackshaw. Double page 30 cm x 50 cm. A different poem accompanies this painting in the book. Edited in red pen by Jack Packenham. Double mounted: £250. Framed: £325. Totally unique.
Original proof from the book "Mourne". Hand signed by Blackshaw. Double page 30 cm x 50 cm. A different poem accompanies this painting in the book. Double mounted: £250. Framed: £325. Totally unique.
This image did not make the final publication. Original proof from the book "Mourne". Hand signed by Blackshaw. Double page 30 cm x 50 cm. Edited in red by Jack Packenham. Double mounted: £250. Framed: £325. Totally unique.