100 Greats 1921-2021
Colin Davidson
Born in the 1960s in Belfast, Colin Davidson is an Irish visual artist. Since 2010 his focus has been on painting large-scale portraits. These have been exhibited across the world and won international awards. He has painted many famous people such as Brad Pitt and Ed Sheeran.
Lesson Plans
Tasks
Find out who else Colin Davidson has painted.
Discuss his work.
What is your reaction to his work?
Find out about his work Silent Testimony.
What other famous artists come from Northern Ireland?
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Area(s) of Learning
The Arts: Art and Design
History
Personal Development and Mutual Understanding
Language and Literacy
The World Around Us
Skills and Capabilities
Cross-Curricular Skills
Communication
Using ICT
Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities
Managing Information
Working with Others
Being Creative
Self-Management
Decade
1960s
2010s
Aspects of NI life
The Arts
Attitudes and Dispositions
Community spirit
Curiosity
Integrity-moral courage
Openness to new ideas
Respect
Self-confidence
Tolerance