Greer Ralston What Lies Beneath23rd January - 5th March 2015

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Greer Ralston What Lies Beneath23rd January - 5th March 2015

Greer RalstonGreer 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 pre-sented 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 Lon-don 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 £2,000Oil on canvas, Framed 114cm x 90cm

The Power Within £1,500Oil on canvas, Framed 73cmx104cm

Sketch £350Oil on paper, Framed 47cm x 58cm

Concealment £1,000Oil on canvas, Framed 63cm x 82cm

Hobbit in Waiting £1,500Oil on canvas, Framed 93cm x 93cm

Anatomy Lesson with Dr.Fallon £750 Oil on canvas, 60cm x 60cm

Bella Donna £350Oil on paper, Framed 47cm x 58.5cm

Bunty Boo £350Oil on paper, Framed 48cm x 59cm

Dexter Light £350Oil on paper, Framed 58.5cm x 48cm

Dexter Dark £350Oil on paper, Framed 58cm x 47cm

The Dude £350Oil on paper, Framed 48cm x 59cm

Solo Exhibitions

What Lies Beneath - &Collective Art Gallery, Bridge of AllanPermoveo – Smith Art Gallery & Museum, StirlingStrathallan Castle, AuchterarderBlair Castle, Blair AthollThe Horse – Smith Art Gallery & Museum, StirlingStudio Gallery, FortroseRandolph Gallery, EdinburghNudes with Attitude – Smith Art Gallery & Museum, StirlingGreer Ralston – MacRobert Art Gallery, Stirling

Group Exhibitions/ Art Fairs

Artefacts Gallery, EdinburghAtholl Gallery, DunkeldBriglands Gallery, KinrossCallendar House Gallery, FalkirkCentre Gallery, GlasgowChillingham Castle, AlnwickChristies, LondonChristo’s Gallery, GlasgowCircle Gallery, EdinburghDogs in Art Gallery, HampshireDovecot Arts Centre, Edinburgh (invited artist – Scottish Opera Art Fair)Dublin Art FairEalain Gallery, DrymenEdinburgh Art FairFotheringham Gallery, Bridge of AllanFrames Gallery, PerthGlasgow Art FairGeneagles Art Fair

continued...Green Gallery, Aberfoyle & BuchlyvieGreen House Gallery, DumfriesHigh Street Gallery, KirkcubrightHouse for an Art Lover, Glasgow ( Peter Howson & Friends)Kilbryde Castle, DunblaneLine Gallery, LinlithgowLondon Art Fair MacRobert Art Gallery, StirlingMacGregor Fine Art, GlasgowMeigle Gallery, MeigleMilton Gallery, AberdeenPanik Gallery, KillearnPark Gallery, FalkirkRandolph Gallery, EdinburghRoyal Scottish Academy, EdinburghSmith Art Gallery & Museum, StirlingStrathallan Castle, AuchterarderStrathearn Art Space, CrieffStudio Gallery, CrieffStudio Gallery, FortroseSun Gallery, NewburghTracey McNee Fine Art, Glasgow

Public Collections

Smith Art Gallery & MuseumStirling District Council

Awards

Greenshields International Scholarship for Figurative ArtJD McGregor AwardFalkirk District Council Award for Art

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