Great Escapes

5 February 2026 - 28 February 2026

This February, we are delighted to present Great Escapes, Rowan Paton’s first major exhibition at The Gallery. Working across painting, collage, and printmaking, Paton creates joyous visual worlds that are both imagined and intimately connected to her lived experience.

Taking inspiration from music, poetry, and a continual need for a visual reset, Paton’s work reflects the shifting dialogue between the vastness of the natural world and inner contemplation, inviting viewers to find their own meaning in her striking images.

About Rowan Paton

Rowan Paton
Born: 1977

Rowan Paton is an award-winning painter based in Edinburgh, Scotland. A graduate of Yale University School of Art and Edinburgh College of Art, she explores the interplay between materiality and narrative in her work. Known for her bold yet nuanced approach to painting, her work has been exhibited widely across the UK. She has received numerous accolades, including the Edinburgh Printmakers Edition Award and the W. Gordon Smith Award. Her paintings are held in collections including Marchmont House and Dumfries House.

Photograph by Chris Watt
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