Tom Wilson is an artist who became a gallery owner and has now returned to being an artist. It is a life he likes very much, and he is able to produce work to please himself rather than a waiting gallery or agent. His use of the ordinary item as subject matter turns it into a fascinating piece of art.
Tom Wilson is an artist who used to own an art gallery.
His new exhibition The Odd Man Out balances traditional creation of art with modern day consumerism.
His paintings and drawings encompass the ordinary everyday articles which intrigue him such as collections of keys and brushes, as well as a series of portraits or studies of well known figures.
Here you can listen to our extended interview with him about his work.
This month The Open Eye Gallery is showing works by Ruth Nicol, which may be of particular interest to you if you live in Edinburgh as some depict well known places and sights around the city. Nicol is a recent graduate of Edinburgh College of Art. We talked with Tom…
The Reporter met up with Tom Wilson the owner of the Open Eye Gallery to find out about their new exhibition of oil paintings. The gallery has been closed for rehanging for a day or two this week before the private view tomorrow and the general opening on…
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