My mission is to create art that inspires hope and happiness that will lead you to fulfil your dreams.
Ian (Clements) McCulloch was born in Toronto, Canada in the mid-1950s and moved to the UK as a child, growing up in Scotland. Influenced early on by his father, an architect, Ian was encouraged to observe and draw the built and natural environment around him. Sailing and an outdoor life played a central role in his upbringing, fostering a lasting connection to space, movement, and form.
Throughout his life, Ian has been fascinated by images and the many ways the world is interpreted and represented through the eyes of others. His interest in abstract art emerged during his teenage years and deepened while studying for his Bachelor of Technology Education (Honours) degree at the University of Glasgow. Following his studies, Ian pursued a career as a high-school Technology teacher, where his work spanned woodwork, product design, and graphic communication. This long-standing engagement with materials, structure, and visual language has naturally evolved into a contemporary abstract art practice, informed by both technical discipline and creative exploration.
Nature and the maritime environment play a large part not only in his life but also in the abstract images he produces. He feels that the artistic exchange between the sea and the artist opens up many opportunities. The strive for consistency of style that is uniquely his own. Viewers continuously say they “can spot a Clements McCulloch work from across the room”. Establishing his own, unique, artistic voice is his primary goal. His method of producing art means he will never paint the same image twice. Every piece that he creates is truly an original, completed to his highest standards.
He has studied extensively and has been influenced by numerous contemporary artists such as John Beckley and David M Kessler
Ian has exhibited under his pen name of Clements McCulloch in local art fairs, galleries and exhibitions. His paintings have sold locally and online. Original and canvas framed prints are available on this website.
Ian (Clements) lives and works beside the sea and the countryside in Ayrshire, Scotland.
Recent work displayed at exhibitions
North Ayrshire Open Art Exhibition 2023
New Cunninghame Art Club Exhibition 2023
Barony Centre, West Kilbride, “A Space to Grow” Exhibition 2024
North Ayrshire Open Exhibition 2024
New Cunninghame Art Club Exhibition 2024
West of Scotland Art Exhibition 2024
North Ayrshire Open Exhibition 2025
New Cunninghame Art Club Exhibition 2025
Crosshouse Hospital Exhibition 2025