This exhibition is the first ever retrospective of artworks by Edinburgh-based Everlyn Nicodemus. Discover drawings, collages, paintings and textiles from the last 40 years of the artist’s life, as well as new works created especially for this show. This inspiring experience is made possible because Nicodemus was the winner of the prestigious Freelands Award in 2022. Nicodemus was born in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania in 1954. She is an artist, writer and curator who believes that creativity can be a form of healing. Her joyful artworks are a powerful response to the global oppression of women, the profound impact of racism and her personal trauma and recovery. Nicodemus’ portrayal of the human body is bold and courageous. Her work asks us to explore and question our understanding of identity, belonging and faith. Nicodemus also loves to experiment with colour and form. In her art, you can spot abstract patterns, materials and found objects from around the home.

This celebratory display of works by internationally renowned Scottish artist Bruce McLean, marks his 80th birthday. Trace McLean’s humorous and lively six-decade long inquiry into sculpture and revel in his criticisms of the art world from within. Through works made across a range of media – including photography, performance, painting, printmaking, film, and ceramics – this display invites you to challenge your thinking about sculpture and expand your ideas of what it can be.