The Open Eye Gallery – Leon Morrocco: From Melbourne to Marrakech – Drawing on Life
34 Abercromby Place, EH3 6QE. 0131 557 1020Leon Morrocco: From Melbourne to Marrakech Drawing on Life
For almost 3 decades Leon Morrocco has travelled the world in search of subject matter. This exhibition highlights the diverse cultures of Australia, Spain, Italy, Malta, France, Greece and Great Britain, celebrating the artist’s response to each country through en plein air drawings to large studio paintings and the stylistic changes that have developed on his fascinating journeys.
Also showing:
John Maltby: Ceramic Sculpture
John Maltby is recognised as one of Britain’s finest ceramic sculptors. His work holds wit and profundity that reflects the human spirit and although anchored by medieval influences they are firmly rooted in the present. This exhibition highlights the continued evolvement of his work through reference to his cultural heritage.
Also showing
Picasso and the School of Paris
Continuing the series of Historic French Connection exhibitions mounted during the Edinburgh Art Festival. Picasso and the School of Paris explores the work of Picasso, Chagall, Braque, Miro and Laurencin.
Closes 22 September.