We are delighted to celebrate the Behrens family’s remarkable artistic journey. This rare exhibition brings together the work of Reinhard Behrens, Margaret Smyth Behrens, Kirstie Behrens, and David Behrens, each pursuing a distinct practice yet bound by shared values of imagination, craftsmanship, and curiosity.

Reinhard Behrens and Margaret Smyth Behrens’ daughter, Kirstie Behrens, brings refined sensitivity to etching and drawing.
Best known for their presence at the Pittenweem Arts Festival, the Behrens family open their lives to the public with generosity and creativity. This exhibition honours that spirit, revealing a lineage of invention and inspiration across generations.

Kirstie Behrens

Born: 1991

Kirstie Behrens is an award-winning artist and printmaker, based in Pittenweem in Fife. She graduated from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in 2019 and in 2021 she won the Roy Wood Prize for Printmaking, the Art in Healthcare Award and the W Gordon Smith & Jay Gordon Smith Award from the Royal Scottish Academy. Behrens practice revolves around time-based projects where natural elements are actively incorporated as tools in her practice, creating marks which leave traces of evidence of the passage of time. Traditional etching is a printmaking technique that involves using acid to bite into a metal plate (usually copper, zinc, or steel) to create an image. Using a sharp etching needle or other pointed tool, Behrens then draws directly onto the surface of the plate, exposing the metal beneath the ground. The lines and marks will later be etched into the plate. Traditional etching allows for a wide range of mark-making and tonal effects, making it a versatile and expressive medium for artists. While the process can be time-consuming and requires careful handling of hazardous materials, it offers unique opportunities for artistic experimentation and exploration. Behrens will be the subject of a solo exhibition in 2025 alongside her family, who are all practicing artists

Etched Landscape | Kirstie Behrens

Kirstie Behrens

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