Exhibition inspired by passing seasons in Carnoustie to open

Scottish artist Jim Dunbar will open an exhibition at the Meffan in Forfar this weekend.

Towards Easthaven features more than 50 paintings, inspired by the environment around his home in Carnoustie through the seasons.

Mr Dunbar’s paintings, in either oil or watercolour, are representational and often allegorical. His subject matter is wide-ranging, covering figures, portraits, still-life, landscapes and seascapes.

The exhibition opens to the public on Saturday and runs until Saturday November 16, admission is free. There will be a talk and gallery tour on Wednesday at 2pm, when Mr Dunbar will discuss his influences and working practices.

He said: “Throughout my painting career, I have concentrated on places, objects and people that have a strong connection to me in some way; family or close friends, collected objects and places where I have lived.

“The insight gained by having known my subject matter over time is important to me because of the spiritual element it brings to my work.”