about the artist

Alan Begg (b.1962) is a Scottish visual artist based in Manchester, UK. 

Alan’s art practice includes sculpture, installation and works on paper. He worked as a professional violin-maker before training in Fine Art at Edinburgh College of Art - Master of Fine Art Degree 2008 and BA Hons (1st Class) in Sculpture 2006. Recent artwork has been selected for exhibitions at HOME, Manchester 2024; Tarpey Gallery, Castle Donington 2024; Unit 1 Gallery, London 2022. Awards include Visual Artists Association Finalist (Sculpture) 2022; Highly Commended Award, AIR Gallery 2022; Deloitte Prize, Society of Scottish Artists 2008; Andrew Grant Major Award, Edinburgh College of Art 2008.