Mick Rooney, RA

Born in London in 1944, Mick Rooney, RA, completed his studies at the Royal College of Art and as a Prix de Rome scholar at the British School in Rome.

Rooney's work is shown in the top galleries and museums in Europe, including:

• The Royal Academy

• Hunting Group Exhibitions

• Hove Museum and Art Gallery

• Fulham Gallery

• Rye Art Gallery

• Mercury Gallery, London

• Portal Gallery, London

• Die Galerie Franziskanergasse, Salzburg

Rooney has received numerous awards and prizes as a member of the British Royal Academy, including the Korn Ferry International Premier Award and the Gulbenkian Foundation Printmaking Award.

His work, which has been described as narrative, illustrative and magical, is known for its vivid personages that delightfully resemble the Commedia dell'arte troupes of long ago.