Lawrence Quigley

Lawrence Quigley grew up in Birkenhead on Merseyside, where he began his artistic career at the local Art School. Lawrence went on to study Fine Art at Loughborough University, completing a B.A. (Hons), and later earned a Masters degree from the prestigious Royal Academy Schools in London. Since then, Lawrence has remained active as a painter, exhibiting his work in both London and regional galleries, alongside part-time teaching at various art colleges and universities.

Lawrence Quigley’s practice centres on the traditional genres of Landscape, Figurative, and Still Life. Lawrence aims to evoke mood and atmosphere through the sensory details of everyday life, with a strong emphasis on light, structure, and the expressive potential of oil paint.

Over the years, Lawrence Quigley has received numerous accolades, including the Turner Gold Medal and British Institution Fund award during his time at the Royal Academy, as well as the Stowell’s Trophy. Lawrence Quigley’s paintings are represented in both public and private collections across the UK and abroad. He has also held several artist residencies, notably with the Birmingham Royal Ballet and the Victoria Theatre in Bath.