This Summer Shifting Surfaces marks a remarkable milestone in the career of one of Scotland's most distinguished contemporary artists. Immerse yourself in the inspirations and collaborations between Victoria Crowe and Dovecot Studios, including Richer Twilight, Venice and Above Stromness. From Large Tree Group (2007) to the recent tufted rugs of the Orcadian Series, journey through a rich relationship of texture and textiles while overlooking Dovecot’s world-renowned studio, where these textile masterpieces were created. Shifting Surfaces explores the connecting threads between her paintings and woven interpretations, highlighting her work with light, landscape, and memory. In partnership with The Scottish Gallery.
Victoria Crowe studied at Kingston School of Art from 1961-65 and at the Royal College of Art, London, from 1965-68. At her postgraduate show, she was invited by Sir Robin Philipson to teach at Edinburgh College of Art. For thirty years she worked as a part-time lecturer in the School of Drawing and Painting while developing her own artistic practice. She lives and works in West Linton, Edinburgh, and Venice. Her first one-person exhibition, after leaving the Royal College of Art, was in London and she has subsequently gone on to have over fifty solo shows.
GUIDED TOURS
Enjoy a guided tour of Victoria Crowe: Shifting Surfaces with one of our volunteer guides. Focusing on the tapestries Dovecot has created in collaboration with Crowe, these tours are an excellent way to learn more about the artist and the works on display.
Tours take place on Wednesday afternoons at 1.30pm, lasting around 30 minutes, including an opportunity to ask questions all in a friendly and informal environment.
This exhibition is accompanied by the Decades exhibition at The Scottish Gallery until 30 August 2025.
Selected works from this exhibition are available for purchase. For further information, please ask a member of our team.
Please note opening hours for the Tapestry Viewing Balcony are Monday to Friday, 12:00 – 15:00 and Saturday, 10:00 – 17:00.
Please note the exhibition will be closed on Saturday 30 August due to a private event.
