Elizabeth Ogilvie (born 1946) is a Scottish environmental artist renowned for her work exploring the impact of climate change.[1] Her work is held in several public and private collections and she exhibits internationally.[2] Ogilvie is considered one of the most significant Scottish artists of her generation.[3][4]
Elizabeth Ogilvie | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1946 |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Alma mater | Edinburgh College of Art |
| Spouse | Robert Callender |
| Website | http://www.elizabethogilvie.com/ |
Biography
editOgilvie was born near Montrose and grew up near the Cairngorms in Scotland.[5][6] Ogilvie attended Edinburgh College of Art from 1964 to 1969, where she studied sculpture.[7]
While initially focusing on sculpture, Ogilvie has spent much of her career creating drawings on paper.[7] In the 2000s–early 2010s, she undertook research in Greenland, working with scientists and connecting with the local Inuit community; the resulting project was titled Out of Ice.[6] More recent works are created across many mediums including water, music, light, architecture and video.[8][9]
Ogilvie has lectured at the University of Edinburgh where she is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow.[10] She uses her converted derelict cinema home and studio in Kinghorn to support early-career artists through her cultural trust, Lateral Lab.[5][4]
In August 2018, the Black Dog Press published a book based on Ogilvie's Out of Ice project.[11]
Selected awards and commissions
editOgilvie has been the recipient of several awards and commissions, including the following,
- Ogilvie produced the 'Liquid Room' installation with a Creative Scotland Award, given by the Scottish Arts Council[12]
- In 2015, Ogilvie was celebrated as part of the Saltire Society's Outstanding Women of Scotland Award[13]
- Forth Valley Royal Hospital commissioned Ogilvie to create two digital artworks, titled 'Cloud Gate', with support from Artlink Central and the Baring Foundation’s Arts and Older People programme in 2018[3]
- In 2018, Ogilvie won an international competition run by Culture Perth and Kinross to create the city’s largest public art project.[14] The installation titled Meander was submitted jointly by Ogilvie and fellow Scottish artist, Rob Page and was unveiled by MSP John Swinney in November 2019.[15]
Selected exhibitions
edit- Summer Show 2, Serpentine Gallery, London, 8 August–6 September 1981[16]
- A Poetics of Water, Stephen Lacey Gallery, London, 11–20 November 1999[17]
- Liquid Room, Kirkcaldy, 30 June–15 September 2001[12]
- Bodies of Water, Dundee Contemporary Arts, 16 December 2005 - 12 February 2006[8]
- Elizabeth Ogilvie: Out of Ice, Ambika P3, London, 17 January–9 February 2014[6]
- Out of Ice - The Secret Language of Ice, CASO Gallery, Osaka, 22 November–10 December 2014[18]
- The Artist and the Sea, City Art Centre, Edinburgh, 26 September 2015 – 8 May 2016[19]
Works held in collections
editPieces by Elizabeth Ogilvie are held in several public collections, including the following works,
| Title | Year | Medium | Gallery no. | Gallery | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Journals (triptych, left wing) | 1988 | ink, acrylic & graphite on hand-made paper | CAC1988/52 | City Art Centre | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Sea Journals (triptych, centre panel) | 1988 | ink, acrylic & graphite on hand-made paper | CAC1988/52 | City Art Centre | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Sea Journals (triptych, right wing) | 1988 | ink, acrylic & graphite on hand-made paper | CAC1988/52 | City Art Centre | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Sea Paper | 1987 | graphite on handmade paper | GMA 3470 | National Galleries Scotland | Edinburgh, Scotland |
References
edit- ^ "Elizabeth Ogilvie | Centre for Contemporary Art & the Natural World". Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ Buchan, Jamie. "Plans lodged for Perth's biggest public art project". The Courier. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Prestigious Dementia Friendly Art Created At Forth Valley Royal Hospital | Ethical Marketing News". Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Elizabeth Ogilvie". Fife Contemporary. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Kinghorn artist is helping tackle climate change". www.fifetoday.co.uk. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ a b c "In the studio: Elizabeth Ogilvie, artist". The Independent. 11 January 2014. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Elizabeth Ogilvie". www.nationalgalleries.org. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Bodies of Water". Dundee Contemporary Arts. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ Fisher, Mark (6 January 2006). "Elizabeth Ogilvie, DCA, Dundee". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Elizabeth Ogilvie. Out of Ice". Wall Street International. 21 October 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "BOOK LAUNCH: Elizabeth Ogilvie". The Fruitmarket Gallery. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ a b "DemarcoArchive". www.demarco-archive.ac.uk. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Elizabeth Ogilvie". www.saltiresociety.org.uk. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ Buchan, Jamie. "Artists appointed to transform Perth city centre with 'game changing' River Tay installation". The Courier. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ Diouri, Anita. "PICTURES: Artistic tribute to River Tay projected on to vennel's walls in Perth city centre". The Courier. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Summer Show 2 [1981]". Serpentine Galleries. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ Jackson, Sarah (11 November 1999). "Elizabeth Ogilvie: A Poetics of Water". Architects Journal. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Elizabeth Ogilvie "OUT OF ICE - The Secret Language of Ice" エリザベス・オグリビー 「アウト オブ アイス -- 秘められた氷の言葉」| 海岸通ギャラリー・CASO". www.caso-gallery.jp. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Press Release: The Artist and the Sea". Museums and Galleries Edinburgh. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
External links
edit- 4 artworks by or after Elizabeth Ogilvie at the Art UK site