Greer Ralston What Lies Beneath
23rd January - 5th March 2015
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Greer Ralston What Lies Beneath
23rd January - 5th March 2015
Greer Ralston Greer Ralston graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 1987 with an Honours Degree in Fine Art. An interest in art, however, began much earlier at the age of four when she received her first paintbox from Lord Wheatley, a thank you gift for having presented a bouquet of flowers to his wife. Throughout her career Greer has received numerous art related awards including the Greenshields International Scholarship for figurative art. In her early career Greer worked as a portrait painter. She has exhibited in the National Portrait Gallery in London and had several portrait commissions auctioned by Christies in London to fund raise for a major charity. Actress Honor Blackman was ‘pipped at the post’, at one of these auctions, for the opportunity to be painted by Greer. Greer’s figurative work is extremely popular and has been bought by buyers in the UK and abroad, including well known business and sports personalities such as Arnold Clark and golfer Darren Clarke.
Also is also known for her equestrian and polo pieces and was commissioned by BSJA (British Show Jumping Association) Scotland to paint the horses ridden by Olympic gold medal winner Scott Brash. As well as working as an artist Greer runs a variety of private art classes, including Life Drawing, and gives demonstrations to various art groups across Scotland. This current body of work ‘What Lies Beneath’ explores the concept of how well we think we know people and the assumptions we make about them. Whether hidden by material or skin, what can we glean by looking at an image? Can you tell if that person is ill, pregnant, has gone through major surgery? What are their thoughts, feelings, desires, relationships, disappointments? Animals are often included in Greer’s work as a source of comfort and protection. There is no judgement or agenda with them, they sit by your side, no matter what. The hands of the anatomist also uncovers many aspects of life that are hidden from the eye. Conclude what you will from these paintings, but bear in mind things are not always what they appear to be!
Someone to Watch Over Me ÂŁ2,000 Oil on canvas, Framed 114cm x 90cm
The Power Within ÂŁ1,500 Oil on canvas, Framed 73cmx104cm
Sketch ÂŁ350 Oil on paper, Framed 47cm x 58cm
Concealment ÂŁ1,000 Oil on canvas, Framed 63cm x 82cm
Hobbit in Waiting ÂŁ1,500 Oil on canvas, Framed 93cm x 93cm
Anatomy Lesson with Dr.Fallon Oil on canvas, 60cm x 60cm
ÂŁ750
Bella Donna ÂŁ350 Oil on paper, Framed 47cm x 58.5cm
Bunty Boo ÂŁ350 Oil on paper, Framed 48cm x 59cm
Dexter Light ÂŁ350 Oil on paper, Framed 58.5cm x 48cm
Dexter Dark ÂŁ350 Oil on paper, Framed 58cm x 47cm
The Dude ÂŁ350 Oil on paper, Framed 48cm x 59cm
Solo Exhibitions What Lies Beneath - &Collective Art Gallery, Bridge of Allan Permoveo – Smith Art Gallery & Museum, Stirling Strathallan Castle, Auchterarder Blair Castle, Blair Atholl The Horse – Smith Art Gallery & Museum, Stirling Studio Gallery, Fortrose Randolph Gallery, Edinburgh Nudes with Attitude – Smith Art Gallery & Museum, Stirling Greer Ralston – MacRobert Art Gallery, Stirling
Group Exhibitions/ Art Fairs Artefacts Gallery, Edinburgh Atholl Gallery, Dunkeld Briglands Gallery, Kinross Callendar House Gallery, Falkirk Centre Gallery, Glasgow Chillingham Castle, Alnwick Christies, London Christo’s Gallery, Glasgow Circle Gallery, Edinburgh Dogs in Art Gallery, Hampshire Dovecot Arts Centre, Edinburgh (invited artist – Scottish Opera Art Fair) Dublin Art Fair Ealain Gallery, Drymen Edinburgh Art Fair Fotheringham Gallery, Bridge of Allan Frames Gallery, Perth Glasgow Art Fair Geneagles Art Fair
continued... Green Gallery, Aberfoyle & Buchlyvie Green House Gallery, Dumfries High Street Gallery, Kirkcubright House for an Art Lover, Glasgow ( Peter Howson & Friends) Kilbryde Castle, Dunblane Line Gallery, Linlithgow London Art Fair MacRobert Art Gallery, Stirling MacGregor Fine Art, Glasgow Meigle Gallery, Meigle Milton Gallery, Aberdeen Panik Gallery, Killearn Park Gallery, Falkirk Randolph Gallery, Edinburgh Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh Smith Art Gallery & Museum, Stirling Strathallan Castle, Auchterarder Strathearn Art Space, Crieff Studio Gallery, Crieff Studio Gallery, Fortrose Sun Gallery, Newburgh Tracey McNee Fine Art, Glasgow
Public Collections Smith Art Gallery & Museum Stirling District Council
Awards Greenshields International Scholarship for Figurative Art JD McGregor Award Falkirk District Council Award for Art
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