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LILY MACRAE

Lily Macrae is a contemporary painter based in Glasgow, known for her ability to merge the past with the present through her large-scale works. A former student of the Edinburgh College of Art, Lily’s practice is deeply influenced by the grandeur of Renaissance and Baroque art. Yet, she brings a modern sensibility to her work, utilizing bold colors and abstract gestures that give her pieces a striking sense of movement and immediacy.

Lily’s paintings are notable for their narrative depth and expressive style. Each piece feels as though it is capturing a moment in time, yet the dynamic brushstrokes and vibrant palettes transport viewers beyond the confines of historical art. Her ability to blend classical drama with contemporary abstraction results in a body of work that feels timeless yet entirely of the moment. Lily’s works have been exhibited in various galleries, and her distinct approach continues to captivate audiences.
My paintings are an attempt to merge the drama of classical art with the freedom of contemporary abstraction, capturing moments of intensity and emotion that feel timeless.

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Blending the Past and Present

Lily Macrae, a Glasgow-based painter, draws inspiration from Renaissance and Baroque masters. Her large-scale works reflect a sense of drama and narrative, inherited from these classical influences, while adding her own unique, modern twist. Her paintings are not just a nod to the past but a reinvention of it through vibrant colors and abstract, gestural brushstrokes.

A Contemporary Vision

Lily’s work challenges the viewer to experience historical references in a new light, blending the knowledge of art history with bold imagination. Her use of color and movement brings energy and life to her compositions, creating a world where time seems both frozen and in motion. Each piece feels as though it exists in a moment of transition, suspended between the past and the present.

Blending the Past and Present

Lily Macrae, a Glasgow-based painter, draws inspiration from Renaissance and Baroque masters. Her large-scale works reflect a sense of drama and narrative, inherited from these classical influences, while adding her own unique, modern twist. Her paintings are not just a nod to the past but a reinvention of it through vibrant colors and abstract, gestural brushstrokes.

A Contemporary Vision

Lily’s work challenges the viewer to experience historical references in a new light, blending the knowledge of art history with bold imagination. Her use of color and movement brings energy and life to her compositions, creating a world where time seems both frozen and in motion. Each piece feels as though it exists in a moment of transition, suspended between the past and the present.

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