The Maclaurin Art Gallery News
A Passion for Colour. Jolomo, the Retrospective Continued
The Maclaurin Gallery • June 23, 2021
From Saturday 3rd July the Maclaurin Gallery is delighted to host a major Retrospective Exhibition by one of Scotland foremost painters John Lowrie Morrison, known to all as Jolomo.
The exhibition spans his entire career from schooldays when it was always his ambition to be a painter, through his time at the GSA, to the present day. Jolomo paintings are held in many important collections across the globe and his colourful, evocative cards, calendars and prints which so beautifully document his beloved Scottish homeland are to be found in many homes. There will be a number of recent works for sale as well as cards, calendars and prints.
The exhibition is open every day but due to current Covid restrictions it is advised to book your slot to view the collection by ringing the gallery on 01292 445447.
Come and enjoy the work of this wonderful artist.
This vibrant selection of predominately new work by Scottish artist Lex McFadyen, adorns gallery one. Most of his work was completed in his sunny French studio at Noyers-sur-Serein, Burgundy. Each one a shining jewel on the canvas and, so far, has proved a popular show with visitors. Images here are from launch day on 24 May and show Lex alongside the gallery’s curator Dianne Gardner. McFadyen grew up in Ayrshire before completing his degree at Glasgow School of Art and he went on to have a successful career in fashion. Now he has come full circle, returning to his first love of painting and we are delighted that he has returned to Ayrshire for a solo show! This exhibition runs until 30 June. There’s still time to see it… or call in again for another look! All artwork is for sale and affordably priced, original artwork. The perfect statement piece to transform any wall in your home.
Spring has been busy in the gallery with the launch of both the Glasgow Society of Women Artists' annual exhibition and ‘If You Don’t Ask’ by freelance photographer for the press, Alistair Devine.
The first exhibition of the year is Ayr Sketch Club's Annual Exhibition. It's always a popular event with a wide range of Ayrshire based artists. We hosted a ‘Meet the Artists’ event midway through their exhibition as, sadly, their scheduled exhibition launch was cancelled due to storm Eowyn. What a great afternoon it was, bustling with artists and visitors! This exhibition continues until the end of March.