This November, art-lovers will have the opportunity to see a new body of work by Alexander Millar, a self-taught Scottish artist who is inspired by Britain’s industrial landscapes and the traditional working men and women of the past. As a long-held bastion of the working man, home of the world-renowned North Sea oil industry and where Alexander holidayed as a child; the artist has used Aberdeen as the fulcrum of inspiration for his new collection: inspired by the cool light across the scenery in this unique part of Scotland, the work takes the viewer on a nostalgic journey through vistas of local streets and industrial icons, featuring the heritage of the city, it’s people, industry and prosperity.

Alexander Millar says:

Through my childhood holidays to the area, I have always found the Aberdeen-folk warm and friendly, with an inclusive sense of community. Aberdeen is like an island within Scotland, with its own identity as a distinct place. The work in this exhibition reflects everything that makes Aberdeen what it is now – its history, economy and its people.

This area has its own unique light, the sun-gazing at a long angle this far north and reflecting off warm, grey, stone buildings Aberdeen is known for. This is difficult to capture, but I reflect this in my warm-blue landscapes I have painted.”