Claire Gillie-Thompson is a contemporary artist originally from the North of Scotland and a graduate of Edinburgh College of Art. Her work is rooted in a deep connection to place, drawing inspiration from the Scottish landscape and more recently, expressive floral forms. Claire was awarded the Sir Robin Philipson Prize for Painting at the RSA Student Exhibition in 2001 and has exhibited throughout Britain.
Working in a bold, intuitive manner, Claire builds her compositions through layered washes, paint, and hand-prepared collage papers. Her landscape works evoke memory and atmosphere, revealing glimpses of what lies beneath the surface — both physically and emotionally. In recent years, her practice has expanded to include vibrant floral collages, where torn and shaped tissue paper mimics the movement of petals and brushstrokes. Finished with expressive marks in paint and oil pastel, her pieces convey a spontaneous energy while remaining rooted in careful observation and craft.
Whether evoking the quiet intensity of the Highlands or the exuberance of blooming gardens, Claire’s work offers a raw and colourful reflection of her connection to nature and place
