The Steven Campbell Trust has been deeply saddened to learn of the passing of John Byrne. John was a hugely talented and celebrated artist and friend, who we were privileged to have as a Patron of the Trust.
A remarkable man of many talents, we’ve been privileged to know and work with him for over 20 years.
Steven greatly admired John’s work and was delighted to collaborate with him. In 2005 Steven met and became friends with John and they worked on portraits of each other.
John’s life-sized painting depicts Steven as a looming solitary figure in black, seated and holding a palette and brushes. Steven’s portrait of John, Paisleycus Byrnicus Virus Invading Mr Gray, sees John at the centre of a rich Paisley pattern work, which makes reference to John’s birthplace. Both paintings are in the collection of Paisley Museum.
Our thoughts and love are with Jeanine & all who loved this wonderful man. His loss will be deeply felt by all.
The Steven Campbell Trust.
https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/waiting-paisleycus-byrnicus-virus-invading-mr-gray-189935
Photo credit: Paisley Museum and Art Galleries, Renfrewshire Council Collections
Featured image, Self Portrait with Red Palette. © John Byrne. All Rights Reserved, DACS 2023. Photo credit: Glasgow Life Museums
The Steven Campbell Trust 