Michael Craig-Martin
(1941-), ArtistSitter in 5 portraits
Artist of 1 portrait
Born in Ireland, Craig-Martin studied in America before moving to Britain in 1966. Influenced by conceptualism and minimalism, he came to prominence for An Oak Tree (1973), consisting of a glass of water on a shelf and a semiotic text. As a senior tutor at Goldsmith's College from 1973, he fostered the early careers of the YBAs. Craig-Martin's output spans sculpture using household materials, printmaking and stylised painting, generally of everyday objects, using black outline and vivid colours. 'Except for eating and sleeping I virtually live here. I come to the studio between nine and 10 in the morning, and I usually stay until seven or eight in the evening'.
by Michael Landy
pencil, 2008
NPG 6873
by Alexandra Burke
cibachrome print, 1980s
NPG x32384
by Alastair Thain
bromide print on card mount, mid 1980s
NPG x25148
by Dennis Toff
archival inkjet print, 5 July 2007
NPG x131341
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