WORLD-renowned artist Mackenzie Thorpe is returned to his Middlesbrough roots to sign copies of his new book.
His story is both inspirational and uplifting, from the back streets of Middlesbrough to meeting the Queen, to being feted by galleries across the world.
'Out of the Shadows’ is an autobiographical look back on the artist's life, from the streets of Middlesbrough, to acclaim and recognition as a highly collectable artist. Through the medium of art, personal photographs and inspirational quotes this unique book leads the reader through one man’s powerful and evocative journey.
From a working class childhood, his struggle with undiagnosed dyslexia, early employment as a labourer in the shipyards to being feted in galleries around the world, this extraordinary book chronicles the life and works and influences of one of the most collectable artists of the modern era.
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