Donald Hamilton Fraser
Artist's Biography
Donald Hamilton Fraser has exhibited his highly acclaimed work in Paris,
New York, Tokyo, Zurich, and many other cities around the world. The
list of galleries that own or have exhibited his work is phenomenal.
Donald has participated in many of the most significant exhibitions
of British work including The Royal Academy’s 25 Years of British
Painting. He has been a Royal Academician and a trustee since 1995.
Donald’s predominant subject matter is landscape, he combines
his Scottish descent and his affinity with French painting, which he
developed during his study there in the 1950s. The two are greatly reflected
in his style and execution, he layers thick, bright paint with a palette
knife to produce an almost collage effect. The landscapes remain close
to their origins whilst forming abstract, almost dream-like fields of
colour.
Contrasting in style and highlighting Donald’s diversity are
his wonderful chalk and wash drawings of dancers. Each one captures
individual character and emotion whilst revealing his intimate knowledge
of dance.
After much study and travel, including tutoring at The Royal College
of Art, contact with the post war Ecole de Paris and a long relationship
with The Royal Academy, Donald now lives with his wife by the river
at Henley-on-Thames.
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