Exhibitions

Brian Henderson’s paintings are works of wonder, from the selection of objects he chooses for each tableau to the tiny brushes that meticulously render them. Almost always painted at eye – level and from carefully set up and lit constructed models and arrangements, Brian’s paintings juxtapose traditional still life subjects with popular culture. Plastic Mickey Mouse and Tin Tin models share the space with musical instruments, crystal and glass, as Brian explores the properties of light on each surface.

We are delighted to announce our upcoming Jack Morrocco solo exhibition Talking Pictures. Jack’s paintings resonate and speak to people; they  have stories to tell of time and of place. The dappled light of Provence, the Italian waiter, the gondola gliding through the dark glassy canals of Venice; we are instantly taken to a shared feeling or a memory, a feeling of being there. This solo exhibition of over forty paintings spans all of Jack’s subject matter, and has many a story to tell. Please contact us if you would like a preview of the images or more information about the Private View.

Tony Laverick trained in Studio Ceramics in the early eighties before going on to work in the ceramic industry as a designer. He set up his own studio in the Staffordshire Moorlands in 1988 and has worked as a full time professional artist since then. Drawing from sources as varied as Royal Doulton and Piet Mondrian, Tony’s surfaces are a dazzling juxtaposition of controlled, linear designs with areas of expressive, painterly decoration. Often with a flash of gold!

We have a fantastic mixed exhibition this August with Jennifer Irvine RGI RSW as our featured artist. Alongside Jennifer’s work, we are delighted to show paintings by John Kingsley, Patsy McArthur, Alison Dickson, Nael Hanna, Jenny Martin and more! We hope you will join us between 2 – 4 pm on Saturday 3rd of August for drinks in the gallery.

We are delighted to announce Emily Powell’s Solo Exhibition at Morningside Gallery, following her painting residency on the Isle of Tiree. The exhibition will feature her celebrated large scale floral works, alongside evocative landscapes painted on Tiree, or as it is fondly known, The Land Below the Waves. Expressive and full of the freedom that comes with painting outdoors, Emily’s work reminds us of what a joy it is to be alive.

Joe Hargan returns with a full solo show, featuring his Sniffy works, large scale figurative paintings, and abstracts. One of Scotland’s finest painters, Joe is a master of colour and tongue in cheek humour. His paintings are not only finely executed; they offer humorous and sometimes surreal vignettes of the good life.  Sniffy and various other characters feature within striking gallery and stately home settings. Recurring symbols and metaphors abound within the paintings, and one is often treated to a painting within a painting. An old master within a new master.

A full solo exhibition of Marion Drummond’s work is a rare thing, and we are delighted to host this, her first in many years. Marion has exhibited with Morningside Gallery from its inception and this large body of work reflects her ongoing interest in the human form, and her second love, flowers. A year in the making, we follow the changing seasons and colours through Marion’s fluid and joyous mark making.

Kate Bentley’s ‘Kimono Journeys’ opens on Saturday 3rd of February 2024. This group of around twenty five paintings weaves together Kate’s interest in traditional kimonos as works of art in their own right and her love of the human form; it is a breathtaking body of work that conveys both the beauty and the drama of its subject matter.

We launch our Winter Exhibition in November with new paintings from Morag Muir, Simon Laurie, Jennifer Irvine, Gordon Mitchell, Euan McGregor, Andrew Thompson, and Allan MacDonald. Paintings by other artists will continue to arrive throughout December and will be added to the website.

We are delighted to announce our second solo show of Stephen Mangan’s work this October, with around twenty new paintings. Stephen creates another world through his paintings, one which is at once familiar and otherworldly. Through his carefully planned out compositions and his slow, meticulous approach to painting, he creates a world with arresting presence and stillness. Please contact us for early access to the images and information about the Private View.

We are delighted to welcome Jack Morrocco back to the gallery in September 2023 for his third solo exhibition, In Good Company. The exhibition runs from Saturday the 9th of September to Sunday the 24th of September. Alongside the exhibition, the gallery will launch a new book that tells the story of Jack and his artistic journey so far. Beautifully illustrated and featuring chapters on each of Jack’s subject matter, In Good Company offers a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of Scotland’s most collectable artists. Please contact us for more about the exhibition, Private View and book.

Arran based artist Peter King has been a gallery favourite here in Morningside for a number of years now and we are excited to announce his first solo show with us, which will take place this July.

Our annual Scott Naismith solo exhibition returns! We look forward to welcoming Scott back for his annual solo show with us, this year entitled Recursion. Please contact us for more information about the private view and meet the artist event, and to reserve or purchase.

The familiar becomes strange and the strange familiar, in an exhibition of Gordon Mitchell’s paintings. Gordon’s unparalleled draughtsmanship and imaginative liaisons make for a visually rich and thought provoking debut exhibition here at Morningside Gallery.  Take a Closer Look opens Saturday 1st April and runs until April 16th.

Into the Wild features paintings based on Georgina’s recent research trip to the Masai Mara in Kenya, alongside some of her much loved Scottish wildlife. Georgina will be in the gallery from 2 – 4 pm on Saturday the 18th of February to meet and greet guests.

The Language of Light opens on Saturday the 22nd of October and will feature over 40 paintings, spanning all of Jack Morrocco’s painting styles and subject matter. An artist truly led by his subject, Jack’s style changes as he moves between studio flowers and silverware, lily ponds and the cafes and courtyards of Mediterranean Europe.