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Ian Howard
Ian Howard: Architect of Surreal Symmetry Ian Howard, born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1952, isn’t merely a painter; he's an architect of perception, meticulously constructing worlds where the familiar bends and distorts. His art, characterized by intricate symmetry, unsettling narratives, and a deep engagement with alchemical symbolism and hermeticism, has established him as one of Scotland’s most distinctive contemporary artists. Howar
d’s work isn’t about straightforward representation; it's an exploration of visual connections, inviting the viewer into a labyrinthine space where logic yields to intuition and the rational gives way to the enigmatic. Howard’s artistic journey began with formal training at Edinburgh College of Art (1970-1975), followed by a travelling scholarship to Italy in 1976. This formative period exposed him to Renaissance art, sparking an endu…