
Garth Ivan is a contemporary photographic artist whose work investigates the intersections of light, time, and perception. Based in Inverclyde, Scotland, his images have been featured in publications such as Politico, Variety, and Deadline, and two of his works were shortlisted and exhibited at the 2023 Scottish Portrait Awards.
Garth holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Photography & Film from the Savannah College of Art & Design, and he is recipient of multiple awards, both for photography and art direction.
His associations include board membership at The Wyllieum Gallery, and Brand & Marketing Advisor at the Glasgow Art Club and Gallery. He is a champion of elevating the region of Inverclyde and its artistic endeavors.
Garth’s practice has evolved through several solo exhibitions and group shows, focusing on photographic installations that challenge traditional notions of photography as a medium. He continues to explore the boundaries of photographic storytelling, with focus on embracing in-camera techniques wherever possible.
His recent projects, such as The Liturgy of the Moons and The Artists & Craftsmen of Inverclyde, have been exhibited in major venues and received significant press coverage, including a feature on the cover of ArtMag.
His photographic work evokes the painterly and the mysterious; of secrets revealed without context and spaces recently abandoned without explanation.
Commissions enquiries are warmly welcomed for projects of any scope.
Solo Shows
The Liturgy of The Moons / The Artists & Craftsmen of Inverclyde
The Beacon Arts Center
January 2025
The Last of Our Kind
The Glasgow Art Club & Gallery
July 2021
Group Shows
The Scottish Portrait Awards 2023
The Short List Exhibition
The Scottish Portrait Awards 2020
The Long List Exhibition
Past Shows
Crow Cottage Art Gallery
Spring Exhibition 2023
Glasgow Art Club & Gallery
Summer Exhibition 2019
Scottish Arts Club, Edinburgh
Spring Show 2019
Glasgow Art Club & Gallery
Spring Exhibition 2019
Associations
Trustee
The Wyllieum Gallery
Brand & Marketing Advisor
The Glasgow Art Club & Gallery
Former Governing Council Member
The Glasgow Art Club & Gallery
Awards and Honorable Mentions
2023 Scottish Portrait Awards
The Short List Exhibition - Photography
2022 Scottish Portrait Awards
The Long List Exhibition - Fine Art
2022 Scottish Portrait Awards
The Long List Exhibition - Richard Coward Scottish Portrait Award in Photography
2020 The Elisabeth and Harold Swan Award
2020 Scottish Portrait Awards
The Short List Exhibition - Reserve Artist
2020 Scottish Portrait Awards
The Long List Exhibition
2017 Shortlist - Royal Photographic Society
RPS International 160
Art Direction Awards
QVC Celebrates the Muppets Most Wanted
• Cannes Jury Selection - Direct Response
Broadcast - TV, Radio and
Infomercials
• Cannes Jury Selection - Media:
Use of Branded Content and Sponsorship
• Cannes Jury Selection - PR:
Integrated Campaign led by PR
Hello Spring, QVC Seasonal Campaign
• Bronze Telly
Back to You QVC Seasonal Campaign
• Silver Telly
Ellen DeGeneres Ed On-Air Holiday Promo
• Bronze Telly
C.Wonder Brand Re-launch Promo
• Bronze Telly