Graham Knuttel
Irish painter and sculptor (1954–2023)
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Graham Knuttel (10 March 1954 – 27 May 2023) was an Irish painter and sculptor, whose work has been collected by various celebrities, such as Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro, Frank Sinatra, Eddie Jordan and Michael Stipe.[1][2] Initially known for sculpture, he was later notably primarily as a painter.[3]
Graham Knuttel | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 March 1954 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 27 May 2023 (aged 69) |
| Education | Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology |
| Occupations | Painter, sculptor |
| Spouse | Ruth Mathers |
Early life and education
Knuttel was born in Dublin on 10 March 1954,[4] several years after his parents had moved to Ireland from England.[3][5] His father was born in Germany and was Jewish; he had emigrated to England with his mother after World War I and served with the RAF.[6][7][8] Graham's mother was a Unitarian from Northampton.[6][7][8] Knuttel's brother and a nephew are also artists.[9]
Knuttel attended Sandford Park School, later graduating from the Dún Laoghaire school of Art and Design with a Diploma in Fine Art Sculpture.[3][5]
Career
Knuttel drew, painted and made sculptures. He worked with figure drawing and painting, and was inspired in part by Cezanne and Picasso.[10]
In 1976 he won the Royal Canada Trust Award for young Sculptors.[11]
In 1981 he co-founded Wicklow Fine Art Press.[11] He received commissions to paint Sylvester Stallone, Christy Moore, John B. Keane and Don King.[11]
In 2008 An Post released two Knuttel-designed stamps to commemorate the Summer Olympics that year.[12]