Artist Talk - Elaine Woo MacGregor
Join painter, Elaine Woo MacGregor, for an insightful discussion, exploring the rich layering of muses that inspire her paintings. Moving seamlessly across artistic and historical epochs, Elaine will discuss the profound themes brought to life in her exhibition, 'In the Garden of Time'. Topics range from intimate reflections on motherhood and female icons, to the historical legacies of Scottish Suffragettes and Mary Queen of Scots.
Elaine will reflect on her cross-cultural background and her, 'Daughters of the Silk Road' series of work. Shaped by her travels to China in 2024. Supported by the inaugural RSA Blackadder Houston Mid-Career Travel Award. She will also explore how Scottish heritage in Haute Couture and the timeless beauty of Delft and Chinese porcelain, connect with a visual sensibility that transcends time, throughout her painting practice. Followed by an open audience Q&A.
Exhibition information - In the Garden of Time - A Painter's Muse | Elaine Woo MacGregor
- Date: Saturday 24 April 2027, 1pm - 2:30pm
- Location: Gallery
- Free, booking essential. To book please email your name, contact email, phone number and number of guests to: burgh.halls@westlothian.gov.uk (opens new window)
Image: Gainsborough's Daughter in the Garden of Time, 2026.
