William Gillies

'This is the book I've eagerly awaited for almost a half century. Andrew McPherson's study of Gillies is nothing less than a game-changer, presenting a new and very different story about one of Scotland's greatest twentieth-century painters.' Alexander Moffat This remarkable account of the life and work of William Gillies provides new evidence to show that his art originates in his personal traumas and awareness of human fragility in a century of world wars, change and uncertainty. Uncovering paintings not seen before reveals new meanings among his portraits, still lifes and landscapes. By exploring issues of sexuality, religion and mental health, it places Gillies within the broader contexts of the painting and cultural politics of Scotland, Britain and Europe. This is William Gillies as you've never experienced him before. Andrew McPherson has been researching the life, times and works of William Gillies for over twenty years, finding both an explanation and a corrective for the recognition Gillies lacks.