Gregor Smith RSW : A Sense of Place
Gregor Smith brings his sixth solo exhibition, A Sense Of Place, to Compass Gallery reflecting his deep rooted quiet passion for the landscape around him and his superb mastery as an artist.
About Gregor Smith RSW : A Sense of Place
This will be Gregor Smith’s sixth solo exhibition with Compass Gallery. The work reflects Gregor’s deep rooted quiet passion for the landscape around him and his superb mastery as an artist. He has continued his travels drawing inspiration from his beloved home country of Scotland and visits to European countries- off-shore islands, sounds and bays, natural structures, seasonal weather and the play of light and dark are all reflected in his strong, evocative watercolours, oils and etchings. Most of the work for the exhibition was created during the past three challenging years. Gregor writes,
“Winter weather is my preference regardless of location. The light may be clearer so the response may display more observed accuracy, whilst up above our skies reflect precipitation and turbulence. Our physical world appears distressed, and then vanishes only to reappear changed.”
Some of the work relates to Gregor revisiting familiar places as in ‘Red Head’, ‘Eday’, ‘Hoy’, ‘The Lynn of Lorne’ and ‘Pompeii’. His travels took him to more local and accessible landscapes seen in ‘Circumnavigating Arran’ and ‘Brief Glimpses of Interest’. There are obvious influences but influences vary and may not all be visual, this reflects Gregor’s deep love of music. Sailing the Norwegian Coast from Kirkenes to Bergen and visiting Oslo several years ago, set in motion an interest in Norwegian painting as well as the changeable natural environment. Gregor enormously admires the work and ethos of William Daniell RA, as well as composers such as Anna Thorvalds Dottir and Rautavaara.
Gregor Smith studied Drawing and Painting at Edinburgh College of Art and graduated in 1966, following which he won post-graduate and travelling scholarships. His first of several solo shows in Compass Gallery was held in 1977 and he was elected a member of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour in 1983. He is a Member of Glasgow Print Studio and has been a Featured Artist in 2014 and 2018. He has shown in numerous solo and mixed exhibitions, won several awards and his work is held in extensive public and private collections. Selected exhibitions include: Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2011, 2018, 2022; Royal Scottish Academy Annual Exhibition; Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour; Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours, London; Scottish Arts Council, Edinburgh; Paisley Art Institute; Perth Art Gallery; Compass Gallery solo exhibitions in 1977, 1997, 2008, 2016, 2020, 2023. Gregor is a Selected Artist in the forthcoming Scottish Landscape Awards Exhibition, Edinburgh (November 2023-March 2024). Recent awards include the W Gordon Smith and Mrs Jay Gordon Smith Award, RSW Annual Exhibition 2019; RSW Prize for Watercolour to mark the 70th Birthday of the Patron, Prince and now King Charles III, 2018
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Glasgow, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Glasgow? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!Sponsored Links
Other Events at Compass Gallery
Mixed Exhibition
Compass Gallery exhibits a fresh and exciting combination of original paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture by several of their regular exhibitors.
READ MORESponsored Links
Similar events you might like...
Whitehouse Artists Exhibition
Six Foot Gallery's latest exhibition showcases work from Glasgow artists Shona Dougall, Christine Sinclair, Sue Steele, and Jo Sunshine, all of whom part of the Whitehouse Artists group.
READ MORE
Dark Days: 10th Anniversary Screening & Discussion
The 10 anniversary of Dark Days, a participatory event where 100 people spent the night in Glasgow's Gallery of Modern Art, is being celebrated at this special film screening and talk!
READ MORE
Battlefield Window Wanderland
Following the huge success of their previous Window Wanderland events, Battlefield will once again turn into a magical outdoor gallery between Saturday 15th and Tuesday 18th February!
READ MORE
Grand Art Exhibition
Annan Gallery are delighted to be starting their 2025 programme with their popular 'Grand Art' exhibition - a large mixed show featuring a wide selection of artists!
READ MORE
Mixed Exhibition
Compass Gallery exhibits a fresh and exciting combination of original paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture by several of their regular exhibitors.
READ MORE
I Like Things I Remember - An Exhibition by Jonathan McKinstry
Jonathan McKinstry's solo exhibition 'I like things I remember' is a collection of paintings inspired by childhood memories of fun, games, and tasty treats!
READ MORE
Creative Hearts!
This LGBT+ history month, join GoMA for a family friendly series of drop-in workshops during the February half term!
READ MORE
Model Rail Scotland
Model Rail Scotland is the biggest model railway show held in Scotland and is a must for every railway enthusiast, don't miss it at the SEC Glasgow between the 21st and 23rd February!
READ MORE
Unnad - Indigenous by Calum Angus Mackay
Join Calum Angus Mackay at the Gaelic bookshop as he discusses the stories behind his art and photography.
READ MOREFind other events in Glasgow
Sponsored Links