About | Paul Francis Wilkie

About Paul.

Paul Francis Wilkie is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans photography, video, music, writing, and illustration. A graduate of The Glasgow School of Art, where he studied Fine Art Photography, Paul has established himself as a unique and uncompromising creator, celebrated for his versatility, imagination, and raw honesty.

Paul’s photography captures candid, unedited moments—his lens documenting life’s environment in its purest, most unvarnished form. In contrast, his video work explores surreal, experimental realms, blending intuitive curiosity with vivid landscapes and playful perspectives. Together, these elements reveal his ability to juxtapose raw human truth with whimsical creativity, inviting audiences into both the real and the fantastical corners of his universe.

Beyond photography and video, Paul has also ventured into music, completing two albums and currently working on a third. He illustrated a successful children’s book and continues to write and perform his own stories publicly, connecting with audiences through humor, imagination, and heart. His latest endeavor includes compiling his vast collection of short stories into a book, further showcasing his storytelling prowess.

Paul’s work has been featured in a wide range of publications, blogs, and exhibitions. Whether creating music, crafting narratives, or capturing moments with his camera, Paul’s dedication to authenticity and his rejection of the expected make his work both distinctive and timeless.

He currently resides in Glasgow, where he continues to pursue photography, video making, writing, and music, while preparing for his next artistic ventures.

Musically, Paul Francis Wilkie has explored a range of creative avenues, releasing two instrumental albums under the name Roastin’ Peanut and currently working on a third. His journey began with the release of two demo tracks, Ladybug (2016) and Feel Good (2017), which were featured on Scottish indie label Gold Mold Records’ Spring Sampler 2016 and Summer Sampler 2017. These compilations were released digitally and as limited-edition cassettes. Both tracks were written, recorded, and mixed by Paul, with drums contributed by Martin Johnston.

Roastin' Peanut - Ladybug Demo (2016):

Roastin' Peanut - Feel Good Demo (2017):

Gold Mold Records – Feel Good Demo

In addition to his solo work, Paul has made guest appearances with artists such as Kill Surrrf, Tijuana Bibles, Pronto Mama, and others, contributing his distinctive creative touch to their projects.

Now, with two albums under his belt and a third in progress, Paul continues to explore music as part of his expansive artistic practice.

He was part of Mollusk Magazine from the first issue through to the last where he would write fictional stories which were illustrated by Cameron Orr.

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Issue 1: ‘Water Mellon’ (page 42 – 43)

Issue 2: ‘Radio’ (page 88 – 89)

Issue 3: ‘Samuel The Sand’ (page 26 – 27)

Issue 4: ‘Jelly Bean’ (page 92 – 93)

Issue 5: ‘Black hole Of A Boy’ (page 88)

Issue 6: ‘Mangoes’ (page 82 – 83)

Issue 7: ‘Stolen Wife’ (page 84 – 85)

Issue 8: ‘Lovely And Lonely’ (page 80 – 81)

Issue 9: ‘Sam The Sponge’ (page 88- 89)

Art exhibitions include:

Mollusk Magazine Exhibition (Group Exhibition):
The Old Hairdressers, Glasgow, Scotland. 7.8.13

Danuna – Alien Themed Art Exhibition (Paul Wilkie and Cameron Orr):
The Old Hairdressers, Glasgow, Scotland. 12.10.14 and 13.10.14

Phoenix Bursary Exhibition (Large group exhibition):
GSA, Reid Building, Glasgow, Scotland. 24.7.15 until 2.8.15

Drying Green Collective (Group Exhibition):
Broadcast, Glasgow, Scotland. 10.2.16

Cave Wall Studios (Opening Night):
Cave Wall Studios, Coatbridge, Scotland. 16.9.16

Paul Francis Wilkie's Art exhibition At The Library:
Whiteinch Library, Glasgow, Scotland. 5.4.17 - 29.4.17

Pronto Mama 'Any Joy' (Listening Night):
Scottish Music Centre, Glasgow, Scotland. 13.4.17

Absurd Realities:
Citizen M hotel, Glasgow, Scotland. 3.6.17 - 1.7.17

'The Fun Cube' - Phoenix Bursary Exhibition

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/life/gsa-events/events/p/phoenix-exhibition/

Paintings at the Absurd Realities Exhibition

Notable outings / artist residences / bursary programmes since graduation:

Phoenix Bursary Programme: Glasgow, Scotland, October ‘14 – March ‘15
Madeira: Ponta Delgada, Madeira, Portugal, February – March ‘16
Pronto Mama ‘Any Joy’ cottage: Aberdeenshire, Scotland, April ‘16
Tumfy and the Deecers cottage: Scottish Borders, Scotland, May ‘16
Jazz Daniels Experimental Showcase: Blackfriars, Glasgow, Scotland, November '17 - Ongoing.

Pronto mama 'Any Joy' cottage: Aberdenshire, Scotland, April '16