Biography
Born
1940
Died
2023
Nationality
Scottish
Birth place
Paisley, Scotland
Byrne was born in Paisley and studied at Glasgow School of Art from 1958 to 1963. He worked as an artist, playwright and theatre designer. Byrne used a variety of styles and techniques as he always tried to avoid being associated with particular styles or movements in art. In 1967, following a lack of success with London galleries, Byrne produced a series of paintings under the guise of 'Patrick', which he claimed was the name of his 72 year old father. These were met with interest, much to the artist's amusement.