Margaret Pullee

Scottish artists have used still life as a medium to explore beauty, transience, and material culture. Embracing both tradition and innovation, these artists have drawn inspiration from historical influences while pushing the boundaries of form, composition, and meaning.

Our Modern Masters series showcases The Scottish Gallery’s unique ability to blend meaningful historical insights with the best of Scottish contemporary art. In this Festival edition we showcase Sir William Gillies, renowned artist and pioneering Principal at Edinburgh College of Art, alongside a group of his peers, colleagues and former students. We bring together the Peploe family – S.J. Peploe, Denis Peploe, and Clotilde Peploe – and reflect on their legacy of colour. Additionally, we introduce some lesser-known women artists as the wider debate in the art world continues to challenge perceptions of artists.