That this House congratulates Falkirk-born artist Frank To on the inclusion of his innovative gunpowder artworks in two prestigious exhibitions, the Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition at the Ulster Museum in Belfast and the Bath Society of Artists Annual Open Exhibition at the Victoria Art Gallery in Bath; notes that Mr To’s distinctive use of ignited gunpowder has attracted widespread acclaim and a growing international following, including among prominent collectors such as Sir Patrick Stewart; recognises his contribution to promoting Scottish contemporary art across the UK; and commends his dedication to inspiring the next generation of Scottish artists through his creative vision and consistency of craft.

That this House congratulates Falkirk-born artist Frank To on the inclusion of his innovative gunpowder artworks in two prestigious exhibitions, the Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition at the Ulster Museum in Belfast and the Bath Society of Artists Annual Open Exhibition at the Victoria Art Gallery in Bath; notes that...

That this House congratulates Frank To, contemporary art lecturer at UHI Inverness, on his selection for both the Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition at the Ulster Museum in Belfast and the Society of Bath Artists exhibition at the Victoria Art Gallery in Bath; notes that he is one of very few Scottish artists chosen by both institutions this year; recognises his growing national and international reputation, with works acquired by the Northern Ireland Executive, the University of Cambridge, and former Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven; further notes that Frank graduated from Huddersfield with a BA (Hons) in Fine Art Painting and Drawing in 2004 and now teaches Contemporary Art Practice at Inverness College UHI; and celebrates his pioneering gunpowder drawing technique, which has attracted praise from art critics and high-profile collectors including Sir Patrick Stewart and New York-based Michel Witmer.

That this House congratulates Frank To, contemporary art lecturer at UHI Inverness, on his selection for both the Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition at the Ulster Museum in Belfast and the Society of Bath Artists exhibition at the Victoria Art Gallery in Bath; notes that he is one of very...

That this House celebrates the artistic contributions of Frank To, particularly his recent creation, Humanium Ink, a ground-breaking initiative that combines artistry with a commitment to fostering peace and diplomacy; recognises the symbolic power of Humanium Ink as a medium derived from melted-down illegal firearms, transforming instruments of violence into agents of creativity and dialogue; acknowledges the potential of Humanium Ink to serve as a poignant and meaningful tool for official documentation, proposing its use in the signing of peace accords; calls upon the Government to explore avenues for incorporating Humanium Ink into official documents, emphasising its role in promoting disarmament, peacebuilding, and reconciliation on a global scale; and encourages other nations to follow suit and adopt Humanium Ink for their diplomatic agreements, reinforcing the message that creativity and collaboration can prevail over conflict and strife.

That this House celebrates the artistic contributions of Frank To, particularly his recent creation, Humanium Ink, a ground-breaking initiative that combines artistry with a commitment to fostering peace and diplomacy; recognises the symbolic power of Humanium Ink as a medium derived from melted-down illegal firearms, transforming instruments of violence into...