IBAC

Isle of Bute Artists' Collective

Maria Bygrove

Artist

 

   

I work mostly in ink and graphite, focusing on draftsmanship and embracing the constraints of monochromatic images. Drawing is fundamental to how I think and work, and this extends into my etching practice and regular printmaking at the Glasgow Print Studio.

My route into art was somewhat roundabout: after completing an MA in philosophy, I spent many years travelling the world and working as a graphic designer. It was after settling on the Isle of Bute that I could slow down and focus on my personal practice, while still taking an occasional book cover commission. Curiosity and a love of learning continue to shape what I do.

My work is shown at GPS Gallery in Glasgow and is also available online via Hypha Curates.

Traveller 1

Etching print, edition of 20

21 x 30 cm

Traveller 2

Etching print, varied edition of 20

21 x 30 cm

Nasturtium 1/10

Etching print, varied edition of 10

21 x 30 cm

Gorse 6/10

Etching print, varied edition of 10

21 x 30 cm

Thistle 4/10

Etching print, varied edition of 10

30 x 10 cm

Indulgence, Allegories series

Mixed media on paper

21 x 30 cm

Fragility, Allegories series

Mixed media on paper

30 x 21 cm

Memento Mori

White lead on paper

40 x 50 cm

Portrait 1, County Fair series

Ink on paper

21 x 30 cm

Portrait 3, County Fair series

Ink on paper

21 x 30 cm

Portrait 15, County Fair series

Ink on paper

21 x 30 cm

Portrait 16, County Fair series

Ink on paper

21 x 30 cm

Bute Yard

Ink on paper

30 x 50 cm

Skipper Woods

Ink and graphite on paper

35 x 50cm

If You Go into the Woods

Ink on paper

30 x 42 cm

Winner of the COPIC Multiliner Award 2025

Moon: A Portrait

Ballpoint pen on paper

40 x 40 cm