Patrick Byrnes

Alma Shapiro Prize | Institute of Classical Architecture and Art Affiliated Artist
April 6–June 26, 2026
Profession
Artist, Paris
Project description

In pursuit of creating new images inspired by the timeless forms of Rome’s treasure trove of artworks, Patrick Byrnes will focus on four lines of artistic inquiry during his three-month residency: detailed drawings after sculpture, with a particular focus on the collections at Palazzi Massimo and Altemps; plein air oil sketches; compositional studies after Renaissance and Baroque paintings; and studio portrait and figure sessions with live models.