Moments in Time

Bonjour Field Marshall by Joyce Winifred Cairns RSA RSW Hon RBA MA (RCA) DA A major exhibition of work by internationally regarded Aberdeen artist Joyce Cairns was shown in Aberdeen Art Gallery in 2006. It reflected the artist’s response to war – a subject that has held her interest for more than 20 years. This very

Moments in Time

As part of our Events in History / Moments in Time themed posts and in collaboration with Art UK, we have included this eerie illustration created by Gray’s School of Art Graphic Design students. The project brief was to produce illustrations for Wilfred Owen’s Exposure, a haunting poem reflecting upon the horrors of World War

Moments in Time

There’s plenty tae spik aboot at the Mart A moment in time captured by former Gray’s School of Art Design Tutor and Artist Donald Addison in 1996. This figurative composition featuring a typical scene at the Thainstone Mart, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire was commissioned by Grampian Enterprise for Grampian Hospitals Art Trust. It was Designed for display

Moments in Time

St Jorge and the Dragon Depictions of historical events in Art often include those of myth and legend. At times perhaps, some may now be considered comparable with the now all too common term fake news. St George was not in fact English and had never been to England. Neither was he a Knight. He

Moments in Time

THE HOLE THAT ABERDEEN CAME OUT OF Vast in depth and vast in reputation, Rubislaw quarry was first opened in 1740. Initially it was fairly unproductive and almost 40 years later it was sold to a businessman for a mere £13, as at the time, it was not considered to contain building material of great

Moments in Time

Another great event in our RGU history here in the North East of Scotland was the construction of Gray’s School of Art which was designed by local architect Michael Shewan. The building is highly regarded as a very fine and rare example of Miesian Architecture in Scotland. The building is fondly cherished by students who