biography

**Amanda Mulquiney-Birbeck** is a British figurative painter, based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. Born in Berkshire in 1987, Amanda graduated with First Class Honours in Fine Art from Central Saint Martins, London, in 2009. Since then, her work has been exhibited widely in UK galleries and art fairs, most recently at the Manchester Buy Art Fair, and has attracted a dedicated following among collectors both in the UK and internationally. Her pieces have also been featured in prominent art publications, establishing her as a unique voice in contemporary British art.

inspiration

Currently the Group Head of Marketing at one of the UK’s largest content production studios, Amanda’s experience working with leading brands in marketing and advertising subtly influences her artistic practice, particularly in her approach to visual storytelling and composition.
Amanda approaches her work using source imagery from the internet, her own photography and fashion magazines, exploring the translation of images into paint. She seeks an otherworldly middle ground between realism, illustration, and painterly abstraction.
Drawing influence from artists like Gustav Klimt, Peter Doig, and Martine Johanna, Amanda finds additional inspiration in fashion, interior design, vintage Americana, and cinema.
Known for her portrayals of young, glamorous, strong women with style and an edge, Amanda’s work is now taking a new direction, exploring urban landscapes and atmospheric settings.

Currently, Amanda’s working a new series of nocturnes inspired by her love for travel and the evocative power of place, drawing from experiences in Italy, Canada and destinations yet to be explored, such as Japan.

While retaining her signature use of candy-colored hues, gold leaf accents, and expressive brushwork, she is moving toward a more contemplative style. Her new work blends realism with a dreamlike abstraction, creating spaces that reflect both the beauty and quiet melancholy of her subjects’ worlds.

For full updates on her latest work, including her nocturne series, follow Amanda Mulquiney on Instagram: @amandamulquineyart. For commissions or enquiries, feel free to get in touch.

education

**Fine Art (BA Hons)**, Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design, University of the Arts London. **First Class Honours Degree.** 92% Percentile (2006 – 2009).
**Foundation Studies in Art & Design**, Central Saint Martin’s College of Art & Design, London. **Distinction.** (2005 – 2006).

PRESS & awards

**Northern Soul,** “The Northern art scene is booming.” Thom Hetherington, CEO of Manchester Art Fair, November 2021
**Manchester Wire,** Top 5 Exciting and Collectable Artists in Manchester, February 2021
**I Love Manchester,** INNSiDE Manchester teams up with local gallery to show work by top Manchester artists, November 2020
**About Manchester**, INNSiDE Manchester Launches ‘Come See Comme Ca’ Exhibition with Contemporary Local Gallery, Comme Ca Art, November 2020
**Reclaim Magazine,** *Spotlight on Art & Artists Feature, July 2020*
**Jackson’s Art,** *Artist Interview - Amanda Mulquiney: Pink and Gold*, March 2020
**Brian Edney Art Award** - QMC Foundation Art Award
**Artists & Illustrators Magazine**, *The Ones toWatch,* June 2009
UK Degree Shows: *The Ones to Watch*, June 2009
**Art & Business Magazine, Korea**: *The Right Design School*, July 2009