INTRODUCTION
Having represented Gordon Wilson’s work for many years, we are delighted to present our second solo exhibition, Under a Moonlit Sky, with this much-loved and widely collected artist. Featuring forty paintings, the exhibition brings together Gordon’s most iconic subjects - from his celebrated ‘wee biddies’ and jaunty fishing boats to vibrant poppy fields, Ailsa Craig, the Bass Rock, and playful still life compositions. Gordon studied at Glasgow School of Art and began his career as a designer and picture framer. Over time, demand for his paintings grew, and he is now a full-time professional artist. The only frames he works on these days are his own - each finished with his trademark creativity and flair. His distinctive, bold style and imaginative storytelling have earned him a loyal following of private and corporate collectors worldwide. He exhibits regularly in London, New York, Hong Kong, and Stockholm, and is represented by a select group of galleries across the UK. Gordon’s paintings are deeply personal and often reflect his inner world. His ‘wee biddie’ figures, for example, are tender representations of the grandmother he never met, appearing throughout his work as a beloved character sent on many imagined adventures. His fascination with the Scottish landscape and its ever-changing weather shines through in scenes that look back through wildflowers to tranquil cottages with fresh washing hung to dry and warm fires glowing in the hearth - his own vision of heaven on earth. Many of Gordon’s characters, including the ‘Glen Garry’, ‘Wee Gee’, and ‘Breton Boy’, emerge entirely from his imagination. Often sketched in the quiet hours of the night, they evolve on the canvas as he paints, their expressions and moods shaping the narrative of each work. Whether casting his biddies adrift on a stumpy little puffer boat or capturing the quiet beauty of a Scottish landscape, Gordon’s work transports us to a world of imagination and memory. In these paintings, with their wildflowers, cottages, and glimmering horizons, there is always a sense of something timeless. Often set under an ever-present moonlit sky, we watch as stories unfold and characters come to life.
Eileadh Swan Gallery Director
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