Renton, Joan

Elected to RSW 1974
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Artists Statement

Although my paintings have their origins in nature, the influences of light and atmosphere are more important to me than realistic representation. I find watercolour very sympathetic to this approach.

Biography

1953 - 1957 - Diploma of Art, Edinburgh College of Art
1957 - 1958 - Post Diploma, Edinburgh College of Art
1958 - 1959 - Travelling Scholarship
1960 - 1982 - Art Teacher and Painter
1985 - 1988 - President of SSWA
1988 - 1991 - President of SAAC

Awards

Betty Davies Award, RSW
Ann Redpath Award, SSWA
SSWA Special Award
SAAC Special Award

Selected Exhibitions

Solo and Group Exhibitions - Stenton Gallery and London Art Fairs

2006 - Solo Festival Exhibition, Edinburgh Gallery
1991 - Group Exhibition Edinburgh Gallery
1990 - 2005 - Solo and Joint Exhibitions, Edinburgh Gallery
1990 - Solo Exhibition - Edinburgh Gallery
1989 - Joint Exhibition - Open Eye Gallery
1986 - Solo Exhibition - Macaulay Gallery, Stenton
1985 - Solo Exhibition - Lower Largo Gallery
1984 - Solo Exhibition - Macaulay Gallery, Stenton
1982 - Solo Exhibition - Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh
1979, 1981 - Solo Exhibition - Sally Hunter Fine Art, London
1978 - Solo Exhibition - Henderson Gallery
1975 - Solo Exhibition - City Art Centre
1958 - Five Scottish Artists, 57 Gallery

Public Collections

City Art Centre
Bank of Scotland
Royal Bank of Scotland
Scottish Hospitals
Yorkshire City Collection
Standard Life
Duke of Edinburgh's Collection

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