Edward Summerton RSA is a critically-acclaimed artist whose work has expanded from the practice of painting into photography, sound works, prints, objects, collaborations and the organising of events and exhibitions. He has recently curated Blind Sight where 50 visual artists were invited to submit sound works to be exhibited as a jukebox installation; Doctor Skin, a unique public art event where artists designed temporary tattoos to be worn by the public; Bird of the Devil, a publication collaborating with 17 writers, and Digital VD, a one hour film work involving one minute films by 60 artists.
Summerton is Senior Lecturer in Art and Media at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee. His work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions worldwide and is held within public collections including the BBC and the Museum of Modern Art, New York.