Adrian McCurdy

The Scottish Gallery presents Modern Masters XIX at the British Art Fair 2025, held in the iconic Saatchi Gallery. Celebrating post-war Scottish art, our presentation brings together landmark works by Joan Eardley, Sax Shaw, James Cumming and many more. From tapestry to print, abstract to expressive, the selection reflects our enduring commitment to artists across their careers. The Gallery offers collectors the opportunity to discover some of Scotland’s most vital creative voices.

This May, we continue our exploration of the beauty of the still life genre with an exhibition dedicated to objects that blend the functional with the sculptural. Objects often take on extraordinary significance through everyday use or by reflecting the world around us, shaping and defining our lives. We have brought together both familiar and new artists to the gallery in celebration of our commitment to outstanding craftsmanship.

Adrian McCurdy’s lifelong connection with wood has shaped a unique practice where fine art and craftsmanship merge. Adrian embraces the raw authenticity of riven wood, using hand tools to release the natural shapes hidden within each log. His designs emerge gradually, responding to the wood’s grain, character, and history—sometimes years after a log is first selected. The flow of oak grain is a constant feature in this new exhibition. Inspired by local rivers and ponds, the natural patterns of wood grain take on a pictorial quality.