Simon Laurie RSW RGI

Simon Laurie is a contemporary Scottish landscape and still life artist, whose paintings are characterised by references to Scottish life and society, incorporating fish, boats, religious symbols and everyday items. These objects are arranged by a rich textural ground created by the application of multiple layers of acrylic paint. He has worked with acrylic paint for more than 20 years, developing his own individual style and fundamental visual language.

Laurie was born in Glasgow and studies at Glasgow School of Art from 1982 to 1988. He was elected a member of the Royal Scottish Institute (RGI) in 2000, where he served as convener for six years. He has had many solo shows, both in the UK and abroad, and has won many prestigious and major awards. His work is held in many public, private and corporate collections.