Archibald Knox - Lisa Lennon

A striking portrait of Archibald Knox by Lisa Lennon, created during the Isle of Man’s Year of Archibald Knox and the Order and Beauty celebrations. A true visionary, he blended Celtic Revival, Arts and Crafts and early Modernist ideas, drawing on Manx stone crosses, interlace and lettering, and championing his belief in “the ministry of the beautiful”.

Lisa’s style brings warmth and presence to a figure usually known only through old photographs. Behind him sits a subtle but meaningful detail: the wallpaper pattern is one of Knox’s own designs, creating a visual echo between artist and subject. With very few painted portraits of Knox in existence, this piece becomes a rare and thoughtful tribute to one of the island’s most influential creative minds. A perfect choice for admirers of Manx heritage, design history and contemporary art rooted in the island’s cultural legacy.