S.J. Peploe | COLOUR
Art historian Guy Peploe, grandson of Scottish Colourist S.J. Peploe, joins Amanda Herries, curator of S.J. Peploe: COLOUR at Kirkcudbright Galleries, to discuss the artist’s approach to colour, composition, and the enduring significance of his work within Scottish art. S.J. Peploe: COLOUR is on view at Kirkcudbright Galleries and you can read more and plan your visit here.
S.J. Peploe | New Publication
Commissioned by Kirkcudbright Galleries to accompany Colour: The Palette of S.J. Peploe, this new publication from The Scottish Gallery Press brings you closer than ever to one of Scotland’s most celebrated artists.
Featuring new writing by Guy Peploe, the leading authority on the artist, this book offers a rare, art history and personal insight into Peploe’s life, practice and enduring legacy. From the discipline of his still life to the brilliance of his colour, it reveals an artist of uncompromising vision whose work still feels strikingly modern.
Published by The Scottish Gallery Press, an independent publisher dedicated to bringing the lives of The Scottish Gallery’s artists vividly to life. Limited copies available.
A Legacy in Colour | The Peploe Family
A Legacy in Colour | The Peploe Family
7 March – 6 April 2024
There are many examples of artist dynasties in the history of art. In earlier times art was sometimes a family business, the virtues and attributes of one generation continued in the next. The genetic component (however uncertain) would sometimes out and other nurturing aspects of an artist’s development perhaps made a career more likely in the next generation. And it is not unusual for artists to marry artists, refreshing the gene pool, as is the case with the Peploes.
A Legacy in Colour invites viewers to witness the Peploe family’s artistic legacy, appreciating the diversity within their shared commitment to artistic expression. From the vibrant palettes of Samuel John Peploe to the direct, physical work of Denis Peploe, this exhibition celebrates the enduring impact of a family that significantly shaped the art scene in Scotland and beyond.
S. J. Peploe | The Harbour, Cassis
A Legacy in Colour | The Peploe Family
7 March 2024 – 6 April 2024
Guy Peploe, S.J. Peploe’s grandson and one of The Scottish Gallery Directors, discusses one of the major works in this exhibition, The Harbour, Cassis, 1913 by S. J. Peploe. This is the first time this work has been made available for purchase.
Explore the exhibition online here. A Legacy in Colour invites viewers to witness the Peploe family’s artistic legacy, appreciating the diversity within their shared commitment to artistic expression. From the vibrant palettes of Samuel John Peploe to the direct, physical work of Denis Peploe, this exhibition celebrates the enduring impact of a family that significantly shaped the art scene in Scotland and beyond.
