A bespoke painting of the historic Richard Irvin Building on North Shields Fish Quay was commissioned from Anthony Downie by Union Quay Dental as part of its practice refurbishment.
Reported by North East Bylines in May 2026, the work is a 75 × 75 cm acrylic-on-ply painting. The building is part of the Fish Quay’s architectural heritage, and Anthony’s treatment uses the deep blue shadows and vivid, sunlit colour familiar from his street scenes. The painting was installed in the practice entrance, connecting the new interior with the history and character of its location.
The report also looked ahead to a collaborative installation for the Bridge Gallery at Tynemouth Metro Station, in which Anthony and fellow artist Talula Lines were due to produce four large-scale panels exploring related themes from different perspectives.
Projects like these show how an original painting can be developed for a particular place, organisation or audience.
Read the full commission story at North East Bylines.
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