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Joan Gillespie, born in Dundee in 1954, is a leading Scottish artist whose bold, expressive style has made her a highly Read more
sought‑after name in Scottish Art and Contemporary Scottish Art. She studied painting at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee before completing a Diploma at Edinburgh College of Art. During her training, Joan Gillespie worked under two major figures in Scottish painting — Alberto Morrocco and Sir Robin Philipson — influences that helped shape the confident, colour‑driven approach seen throughout Joan Gillespie paintings today.
From early in her career, Joan Gillespie developed a strong affinity for the Impressionists, the Nabis, the Newlyn School, the Glasgow Boys and the Scottish Colourists. Her admiration for modern masters such as Derain, Matisse and Cézanne is evident in her emphasis on composition, colour distribution and the physical quality of paint. These influences combine to create Joan Gillespie art that is instantly recognisable for its vibrancy, structure and emotional clarity.
The range of Joan Gillespie’s work is exceptional. Her portfolio includes portraiture, figurative compositions, landscapes and still life. Her portraits — a defining element of her practice — capture feminine grace with striking simplicity. Through quick, broad brushstrokes and minimal line work, she conveys the calm, poised presence of her subjects with remarkable economy. This distinctive style has made Joan Gillespie paintings highly desirable among collectors of Scottish and British contemporary art.
Colour is central to Joan Gillespie’s artistic identity. Her palette is bold, vibrant and unapologetically expressive, yet her compositions remain balanced, contemplative and refined. Despite the energy of her brushwork, her paintings retain a quiet, evocative quality that gives Joan Gillespie art its unique emotional resonance.
Since 2021, Joan Gillespie has been exclusively represented by Red Rag Gallery. Joan Gillespie paintings are available from Red Rag Gallery, and her work is held in private collections throughout the UK, as well as in Spain, Australia and the USA. For collectors actively searching for Joan Gillespie art for sale or wishing to explore leading examples of Contemporary Scottish Art, Red Rag Gallery offers a curated selection of her latest work.
