One of Scotland’s most successful painters, whose work hangs in the homes of celebrities such as Sting and Madonna, will visit a Perthshire gallery this weekend to launch his latest exhibition.
Art lovers from around the country are expected to flock to the Strathearn Gallery in Crieff for a rare public appearance by John Lowrie Morrison, better known as Jolomo.
The Glaswegian artist’s new display, titled Hebridean Moons, will be his second show for the venue, which marks its 21st anniversary this year.
Gallery owner Susan Bennett said: “We’re delighted to welcome John back to the gallery for a solo show.
“Our last solo exhibition with John in 2013 was hugely successful and we had people visiting from all over the country to see the work.
“With John’s distinctive and striking landscapes, the gallery will be bright and bursting with colour which always cheers people up, especially given we’ve not had much sun recently.”
Jolomo will arrive at the West High Street centre on Saturday morning to take the wraps off 50 new paintings.
The former Glasgow School of Art student will then discuss his career and his latest work.
Having worked in education for 25 years, Jolomo took up painting full-time in 1997. The Argyll-based painter has been awarded honorary doctorates from the University of the West of Scotland and Abertay University, and in 2011 he was made an OBE for services to art and charity.
Last year, Jolomo donated a percentage of profits from an exhibition to help restore the fire-damaged Glasgow School of Art, where he studied from 1967-72.
Hebridean Moons, which includes paintings of South Uist, Iona and the Isle of Gigha, runs until October 11.