Charles Jamieson PAI PPAI British, b. 1952

Artist Statement

Ever since my parents dragged me around Europe as a child I have loved to travel. My idea of heaven is to be somewhere hot in the middle of the day with a sketchbook and a camera, collecting images to take back to my studio. Once there I lose myself in the memory of those moments. Painting the heat and light is hugely important to me. Strong colours are so satisfying to work with. I try to find moments of strong colour in all the works. I also pursue an avenue of painting involving still life, often flowers with an exotic textile, or a made-up series of images mixing still life with seascape.

Awards & Distinctions

Jamieson was nominated by The Herald as "one of 50 Scottish Artists to invest in", and he is included in The Dictionary of Scottish Painters 1600 to the Present. Charles Jamieson has played an active part in arts administration. He co-founded the Aspect Painting Prize in 2003, and is a past president of Paisley Art Institute. A talented photographer, he was commissioned by Frances Lincoln publishers for a book of photographs of Glasgow. He also had a touring exhibition of photographs of Cuba.