Artwork
From The Soul's Proper Loneliness
From The Soul's Proper Loneliness is an ink print by Alasdair Gray. It dates from 2007 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print is a screenprint by Alasdair Gray, made in 2007. It shows his mix of text and image.
Gray trained at Glasgow School of Art. He built a name in writing first, with his 1981 novel “Lanark.” Prints like this let his pictures stand alone, without stories.
Check out more of Gray’s work at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
From The Soul's Proper Loneliness is a 2007 screenprint by Alasdair Gray, a Scottish artist and writer. The work combines text and image, characteristic of Gray's style.
Subject & Meaning
The print illustrates one of Gray's poems, showcasing his inventive and witty approach to illustration. It is part of a series of five screenprints that feature Gray's poetry and graphic work.
Technique & Style
The screenprint demonstrates Gray's graphic style, blending text and image in a single composition. His work often incorporates elements of realism, fantasy, and science fiction.
History & Provenance
Alasdair Gray trained as a painter at Glasgow School of Art. He is best known for his 1981 novel Lanark, written over nearly three decades.
Context
Gray's artistic practice encompasses painting, printmaking, and illustration, often in conjunction with his writing. This print is an example of his work as an illustrator and printmaker, independent of his literary output.
Artist & collection
Artist
Scottish artist Alasdair Gray is best known for screenprints that mix bold text with surreal city scenes.
