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Research Interests
Frank To VPSSA ASGFA teaches on the HND Contemporary Art Practice and BA (Hons) Art and Contemporary Practice at UHI Inverness. His specialism is in contemporary drawing and painting, professional practice and collaboration practice, research skills, and social activism.
From 2019, Frank has been engaged in the Humanium Metal Art Project. He is one of two artists appointed by IM Swedish Development Partner for the project. He has been chosen by the organisation to develop a new type of colour and painting from Humanium Metal; a new alloy made from melted illegal firearms. Frank is currently working in collaboration with IM Swedish Development Partner to enable project meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal by 2030.
To date, Frank has participated in several high-profile events presenting his research on the Humanium Metal alloy such as COP26, the United Nations and SIPRI Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
Past research projects
- 2023 - Disarmament & Art, United Nations, New York
- 2022 - Art & Transformation, SIPRI - Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Stockholm
- 2021 - Armed Art, Fotografiska Museum, Stockholm
- 2021 - COP26 Humanium Metal Presentation, Glasgow
Research Expertise
- Conceptual Processes
- Professional Practice
- Social Justice Sustainability
- Art Business & Marketing
- Contemporary Art pedagogy
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Master of Teaching and Learning, TQFE, University of Stirling
15 Sept 2017 → 15 Jun 2018
Award Date: 31 Jul 2018
Bachelor of Fine Art, University of Huddersfield
1 Sept 2000 → 30 Jun 2005
Award Date: 1 Jul 2005
Master of Fine Art, University of Dundee
1 Sept 2004 → 30 Sept 2005
Award Date: 1 Oct 2004
External positions
Vice President , The Society of Scottish Artists
4 Aug 2023 → …
Keywords
- ND Painting
- NC Drawing Design Illustration
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