Reflections of Spring can be seen in this watercolour created by former Gray’s School of Art Head of Fine Art Gordon Bryce RSA RSW. BRYCE was a student at Edinburgh College of Art, where his tutors were Sir Robin Philipson and Sir William Gillies. Originally appointed as a Lecturer in Printmaking, he later became headContinue reading “RGU ART AND HERITAGE: SPRINGTIME”
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RGU ART AND HERITAGE: SPRINGTIME
We always love the work of David Pettigrew and his composition North East Shorescape is no exception. The painting created in 1972, whilst a student at Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen is a great example of the artist capturing the substance of a time and place. A mystery man wearing shades is book-ended byContinue reading “RGU ART AND HERITAGE: SPRINGTIME”
RGU ART AND HERITAGE: SPRINGTIME
RGU Art and Heritage celebrate Art UK’s Springtime theme today with Nature Boy which is held in the RGU Collection in Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen. One of many works held in the collection to celebrate the exceptional work of graduates and alumni and tutors of Gray’s School of Art. What mythical tale is beingContinue reading “RGU ART AND HERITAGE: SPRINGTIME”
RGU ART AND HERITAGE: SPRINGTIME
This woodland scene with impish figures and accompanying playful rodents puts us in the mood for Spring. Created by artist Karen Smith in 1987 it incorporates a moulded base along with white stoneware. #MuseumFromHome @artukdotorg @RGULibrary @UniMuseumsScot @MuseumsGalScot
RGU ART AND HERITAGE: SPRINGTIME
Heading for an isolated spot with Gray’s alumnus Jo Salter in Glendye. Jo painted the composition whilst at Art School in 1986. He continues to work as an artist/ designer. For more information take a look at https://josalter.org.uk/ #MuseumFromHome @artukdotorg @RGULibrary @UniMuseumsScot @MuseumsGalScot
RGU ART AND HERITAGE: SPRINGTIME
Bringing a little of Spring indoors in the form of Pamela McKay’s 2009 RGU Purchase Award winning print entitled Dumbarton. One of a series of prints created as woodcuts on mdf and held in the RGU Collection. #MuseumFromHome @artukdotorg @RGULibrary @UniMuseumsScot @MuseumsGalScot