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Simon is thrilled with the extension and has exhibitions scheduled for this coming year in New York and Chicago.

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“I have been thrilled by the support I have received in continuing my studies,” said Simon.

“It can be tough to get funding as competition is intense, but it is extremely encouraging for me to get this support.”

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Simon, who is from Dundee, won a Fulbright Scholarship in 2005 to study on the Master of Fine Art programme at Chicago. He has now been successful in attracting funding to pursue his second year studies.

Simon has been awarded the St Andrew’s Society of Washington DC’s James and Mary Dawson Scholarship, the Elizabeth Greenshield Foundation grant, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago International Scholarship and grants from the Scottish International Education Trust and the City of Dundee Educational Trust.

Simon become well known for the spectacular painting of his father, complete with a 3D nose, which now hangs in the city’s McManus Galleries

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A former DJCAD student has just become the first ever graduate of the college to receive a highly prestigious Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship. Simon Reekie, who was awarded a first class degree in fine art in 2004, was the only artist to receive a scholarship from Fulbright this year.



Simon's award will enable him to spend a year of postgraduate study in the US. Since graduating last year, he has established a reputation as an up and coming Scottish artist. His work was recently exhibited as part of 'The Scottish Show' in London, alongside work by renowned Scottish artists such as Peter Howsen, Adrian Wisznisky, Jack Vettriano and Steven Campbell.



Simons most recent painting, Mother 2004, was sold at 'The Scottish Show.'

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With only six UK scholarships on offer and up against academics from all disciplines including doctors, lawyers and journalists, Simon is the only artist to receive a scholarship.



As a Fulbright scholar, Simon will spend the next academic year at a US university developing his work and researching new projects. He will be touring different US universities before making a final decision on where he will study.



Simon commented, "I am absolutely delighted to receive a Fulbright scholarship. As one of the most prestigious scholarships worldwide it is an honour to be chosen. This is a good opportunity for me to further develop my portraiture work and learn from respected artists in the United States."



Dundee born Simon became well known for the spectacular painting of his father, complete with a 3D nose, which he donated to the City of Dundee and now hangs in the city's McManus Galleries.



Simon has seen a number of successes since graduating from the University and was recently showing his latest painting 'Mother 2004' at an exhibition in London along side Jack Vettriano and Peter Housen.



For interview please call Simon on 07960851327.



By Angela Duncan, Press Officer 01382 344768, out of hours: 07968298585,

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The first graduate of DJCAD to receive this honour, Simon’s scholarship is worth $45,000.



With only six UK scholarships on offer, and up against academics from all disciplines including doctors, lawyers and journalists, Simon is the only artist to receive a scholarship.



As a Fulbright scholar, Simon will spend the next academic year at a US university, developing his work and researching new projects. He will be touring different US universities before making a final decision on where he will study.



Simon said, “I am absolutely delighted . . . it is an honour to be chosen. This is a good opportunity for me to further develop my portraiture work and learn from respected artists in the United States.”



Dundee-born Simon became well known for the painting of his father, complete with a 3D nose, which he donated to the City of Dundee and which now hangs in the McManus Galleries.

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Simon Reekie's paintings included an enormous portrait of his father with a remarkable protruding nose and a life like painting of his mother. Simon who sought inspiration in his parents' faces will pick up his first class degree at tomorrow's ceremony. To add to the celebrations he has just been awarded £1,400 after winning a Royal Scottish Academy scholarship. Simon's proud parents will join him to celebrate his graduation even though they were shocked to see their portraits when they were unveiled earlier this year.



As the daughter of a chef, Emma Pratt has been playing with the vegetable fat her father uses to create pastry since a young age. Inspired by her childhood, Emma went on to create amazing sculptures made of vegetable fat and tomorrow, joined by her father she will receive her first class degree. Like Simon, Emma has won a Royal Scottish Academy scholarship for sculpture and she will be heading to Florence to study for three months later this year.



Students from Duncan of Jordanstone School of Fine Art graduate at 10.00am on Thursday 1 July.



Colin Campbell QC, Dean of the Faculty of Advocates and Larry Rolland outgoing chair of University of Dundee's University Court and the only Scot to have been President of both the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland and the Royal Institute of British Architects will receive honorary degrees at tomorrow's ceremony.



Both, Andrew Marr, BBC’s accomplished political editor and Jane Tomlinson who has raised £451,000 for charities after being diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2000 will receive their honorary degrees on Friday 2 July.



To arrange interviews with honorary graduates please call the Press Office on 01382 344768



By Angela Durcan, Press Officer 01382 344910, out of hours: 07968298585,

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The John Kinross Memorial Fund was established in 1982 by Mr JB Kinross CBE, HRSA in memory of his father, John Kinross RSA, a renowned architect who was greatly influenced by Florence. The fund is intended to assist young artists and architects in Scotland, within the disciplines of Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking and Architecture to liveand study in Florence for a period of three months. The scholarship is open to students from the four main colleges of art and six schools of architecture in Scotland. The RSA also arranges a galleries and museums

pass allowing the Scholars free access to the city's artistic and

historical treasures!



This year's John Kinross Scholars are:



Augustus Veinoglou (Sculpture) Edinburgh College of Art

Eve Smith (Painting) Edinburgh College of Art



Alison Dunlop (Sculpture) Glasgow School of Art

John Fulton (Painting) Glasgow School of Art



Catherine Laing (Printmaking) Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen

Linsay Croall (Printmaking) Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen

Patricia Kenn (Painting) Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen

Rosemary Feilden (Painting) Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen

Sarah Matheson (Painting Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen



Beth Charlett (Sculpture) Duncan of Jordanstone, Dundee

Emma Pratt (Sculpture) Duncan of Jordanstone, Dundee

Louisa Preston (Sculpture) Duncan of Jordanstone, Dundee

Simon Reekie (Painting) Duncan of Jordanstone, Dundee

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The fine art student at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design will unveil oil paintings of his mother, father and aunt, as well as self-portraits, as the culmination of his final year’s work.

Simon (29) from Dundee has already been offered a place at the New York Academy of Art.



He was a molecular biologist before following his passion for art, but his science background is evident throughout his work.



His father Ernest, already treated to a sneak preview of his portrait, was amazed to see his nose heavily protruding from the rest of the painting.



Simon is still waiting in anticipation for his mother and aunt to view their portraits for the first time at a special preview of the show tomorrow.



Simon, winner of a 2004 RSA (Royal Scottish Academy) award has decided to spend a final year in Dundee before jetting across the Atlantic.

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Lorraine Kelly, University of Dundee Rector will present prizes to outstanding students from the University's Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design at the 2004 Dundee Degree Show. Students from all schools will receive awards from the GMTV star this evening at the Dean's reception.



Lorraine will present the F & A Bradshaw Prize to Jewellery and Metal Design student, Danielle Gordon from the School of Design. Danielle's outstanding silver and ribbon-entwined pieces including rings, bracelets and necklaces could easily adorn the most fashion conscious wearer including Lorraine herself.



The Sandra McNeilance Memorial Prize will go to Simon Reekie of the School of Fine Art. Simon's large oil paintings of members of his family, including his father with a protruding nose highlight in amazing detail the characteristics of the skin.

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Simon, from Dundee and already offered a place at the New York Academy of Art was a molecular biologist before following his passion for art but his science background is evident throughout his work. Scrutinising the face in a methodical way, the portraits highlight details more commonly captured by a microscope, such as the depth of his facial pores and the odd stray hair and the ripple like texture of his mother's skin.



His father, already treated to a sneak preview of his portrait was amazed to see his nose heavily protruding out from the rest of the painting. Simon is still waiting in anticipation for his mother and aunt to view their portraits for the first time at a special preview of the show on Friday 21 May.



An aspect of ludicrousness prevails throughout Simon's collection with his illusionary 3D effects leaving visitors bemused as to whether or not the paintings are actually what they seem.



Simon, winner of a 2004 RSA (Royal Scottish Academy) award has decided to spend a final year in Dundee before jetting across the Atlantic.



For further information please contact the Press Office on 01382 344768.



By Angela Duncan, Press Officer 01382 344768, out of hours: 07968298585,

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Emma Pratt, Jane Mitchell and Simon Reekie - all fourth year students in the School of Fine Art - were awarded the RSA Sculpture Prize, RSA Landscape Award and Rendevous Gallery/Linda Nolan Award, respectively. The RSA Student Exhibition provides a platform for a new wave of artists to publicly display their work prior to embarking on careers.



With 53 works from DJCAD students, the show offered a glimpse of what to expect at the degree show later this year. And with three awards bagged, the DJCAD Degree Show, which will open at the end of May, promises to be one to look forward to.

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