Macbryde & Colquhoun on Paper: Printing in Practice With Davy Brown

Join artist and lecturer Davy Brown for a close look at the printed works of Robert MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun, inspired by the Dick Institute’s current exhibition ‘Robert MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun: Artists, Lovers, Outsiders’.
Brown will explore how printmaking, particularly lithography and monoprinting, played a vital role in both artists’ individual practices.
Beginning with a short history of monoprinting, the session will move into a live demonstration of two key techniques used by MacBryde and Colquhoun: carbon-transfer drawing and monotype printing. This practical insight invites you to gain a deeper understanding of the material processes behind the work.Curated by writer and broadcaster Damian Barr, who worked closely with Brown on research for the exhibition, ‘Robert MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun: Artists, Lovers, Outsiders’ restores the artists to the centre of the modernist story. This event offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of their work through the lens of print and process.The exhibition is at the Dick Institute until 11th January 2026. Dive into the world of ‘The Two Roberts’ and discover the exhibition behind this event here https://ayrshire360.com/events/robert-macbryde-and-robert-colquhoun-artists-lovers-outsiders/.