MARIE SCOTT : May 5th - June 5th

A welcome return to the gallery for this scottish painter. Originally an Orcadian, Marie Scott studied in Aberdeenand has work exhibited in the Scottish Royal Academy, the Royal Glasgow Institute and has won many awards.
This is her 5th solo show at Castlegate House.
Born in Kirkwall, Orkney, Marie Scott Studied in Aberdeen under the renowned Scottish painter, William Burns.

She now lives East Lothian, close to the sea, both of which have a great influence on her work.

?Painting to me is an emotional reaction to what I see around me. It is hoped that through colour, texture and form, the feelings I have about the work are conveyed to the viewer.?

Marie has shown work extensively in group shows including the RGI at the
Maclellan Gallery Glasgow, the SSA (in which she won the Wren & Bell
purchase prize 1998) & (Firth Gallery Prize 1999) SAAC/VAS and the RSA at the Royal Scottish Academy Edinburgh, Castlegate House Gallery Cockermouth, The Stenton Gallery, Stenton, Ainscough Contemporary Art London, The Richmond Hill Gallery, London, G.R.Gallery, Edinburgh, Queens Road Gallery, Aberdeen, as well as being a finalist in the Laing Competition twice. SSA Professional membership awarded Feb 2003.