LIFTING Contemporary Scottish Art Inspired by the Highland Games

The LIFTING series is inspired by the strength, endurance and spectacle of the Scottish Highland Games, particularly the Stone Lifting, Backhold and Tug of War challenges.

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These paintings explore the physical and psychological intensity of competition: the effort, struggle, determination and showmanship of athletes who continue traditions deeply connected to Scottish cultural identity.

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Combining figurative oil painting with a powerful contemporary approach, the series celebrates both individual strength and the shared human experience of pushing beyond our limits.