Sean Scully

Date of Birth: June 30, 1945

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Sean Scully is an Irish-born American artist known for his abstract paintings and prints. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, but his family moved to London when he was a child. Scully studied at Croydon College of Art and Newcastle University, where he was heavily influenced by the abstract expressionist movement. His work is characterized by its strong use of color and geometric patterns, particularly stripes and grids. Scully has exhibited his work internationally and is considered one of the leading abstract artists of his generation. His works are part of major collections in museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Tate Modern in London, and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.

5 Interesting Facts about Sean Scully

1. Sean Scully was twice nominated for the Turner Prize, in 1989 and 1993.

2. He moved to the United States in 1975 and became a U.S. citizen in 1983.

3. Scully has written several books on art, including “Inner: The Collected Writings and Selected Interviews of Sean Scully.”

4. He has taught at several prestigious institutions, including Harvard University and Princeton University.

5. Scully’s works have been auctioned for millions of dollars, making him one of the most commercially successful abstract artists.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Sean Scully

1. “Art is the only thing that can go on mattering once it has stopped hurting.”

2. “My paintings talk of relationships. How bodies come together. How they touch.”

3. “What I’m trying to do is make something that is so visually compelling that it commands your attention.”

4. “The stripe is a signifier of modernity.”

5. “I think my paintings are a kind of emotional barometer.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Sean Scully’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $20 million.

Children

Sean Scully has two children. His son, Oisín, born in 1983, passed away at a young age, which profoundly influenced Scully’s later works. He also has another son, Dónal, born in 2007, with his partner, Liliane Tomasko.