michael crichton art
In the search for our identity our history plays a vital role.
Mike Crichton is a UK-based multidisciplinary artist whose work explores the profound connection between people and place. Drawing deeply from the land and its layered histories, his practice spans sculpture, painting, drawing, mixed media, digital art, and printmaking. His art is infused with symbolism, influenced by religious iconoclasm, early Celtic carving, and sacred traditions, inviting viewers into an open space for interpretation and reflection.
Stories Told Through Details
Exploring our place in time through abstract landscape
Originally from Paisley on the west coast of Scotland, Crichton studied Sculpture at Edinburgh College of Art and completed postgraduate work at Heriot-Watt University. He has exhibited widely across the UK in both solo and group shows, with highlights including exhibitions at The Whitespace Gallery, The Dovecot, and the Royal Scottish Academy.
“In the search for our identity our history plays a vital role. Over time our footsteps have become a fossilised imprint on this land. If one is to understand one must dig deep beneath the layers to find the foundation. How long before we understand? The journey continues…”