Pan

Scope and Content

This item was lost in the fire in The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art on 23rd May 2014. A depiction of the Greek god Pan. One of seven works presented for GSA by the Scottish Arts Council, as a result of the Council's collection being broken up and dispersed across Scotland.

Administrative / Biographical History

Born in Glasgow. Painter in oil, watercolour and gouache; figures, still life and portraits. Studied at The Glasgow School of Art, lived in Spain 1965-1966 and travelled extensively in France and Belgium. In contrast to the abstract tendencies of most of her contemporaries she has always retained an interest in traditional subject matter. The scale of her work and the exhilarating boldness of execution gives a special significance and weight to everyday subjects. Her first exhibition was in Glasgow 1986 and in Edinburgh the following year.

Acquisition Information

Scottish Arts Council, 22.11.01.

Note

Born in Glasgow. Painter in oil, watercolour and gouache; figures, still life and portraits. Studied at The Glasgow School of Art, lived in Spain 1965-1966 and travelled extensively in France and Belgium. In contrast to the abstract tendencies of most of her contemporaries she has always retained an interest in traditional subject matter. The scale of her work and the exhilarating boldness of execution gives a special significance and weight to everyday subjects. Her first exhibition was in Glasgow 1986 and in Edinburgh the following year.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

oil on canvas, framed
Dimensions: 1270 x 1070 mm

Additional Information

Published