We are halfway into Lex McFadyen's wonderful, solo exhibition, FLOWERS et Nature Morte.

Read on to find out a little bit more behind this exhibition that has the gallery bursting with colour...

This exhibition includes over 40 new works, painted and framed in Lex's home-studio based in Burgundy, France. This studio is larger than his previous spaces and has allowed him to work on multiple paintings simultaneously and paint a collection of works at once. Lex explains how the increased space

 has altered his practice, "This has meant I can see the story of the exhibition develop and I can get a much better feel for the show’s overall look. I have enjoyed working this way for my new Exhibition at The Glasgow Gallery and I believe it’s added a new dimension to my work".

Each painting embraces Lex's connection to France and celebrates the area where he lives  part of the year. Inspired by the unique light and warmth, his use of opposing hues and bright colours has the gallery walls bursting with energy. Lex's amazing ability to portray colours had to be relearnt after after a brain haemorrhage caused him to 'forget' how to mix colours over five years ago. 

"There were concerns back then that I might never paint again. But I developed new colour mixes and seem to have added a vibrancy people enjoy. Maybe adding colour to a space is my way of bringing some joy out of a dark place."

FLOWERS et Nature Morte has certainly been bringing joy into the gallery and to its visitors!  Wittingly, he has named the exhibition in bothEnglish and French pointing to his two bases of Noyers sur Serein, France and Crinan Canal, Argyll. The title directly translates as "flowers and deceased nature" highlighting the exhibition's focus on still-life. This is the first time Lex has painted an exhibition with still-lifes as the main emphasis. Amongst the flowers and fruits, a new addition of Khmer and Chinese ceramics can be seen throughout. 

This exhibition is too gorgeous to be missed! With just a few weeks remaining the exhibition will be available to view in the gallery until 4th November. 

To view the full exhibition online, click here.

Please contact us via email info@glasgowgallery.co.uk or telephone 0141 333 1991 if you would like to enquire about any of the pieces or are looking for more information.