Project Description
About Steven Higginson
Steven decided to move north to Dundee after being enchanted by the city and the art school’s traditional approach. He began studying for his degree in Fine Art at Duncan of Jordanstone School of Art in 2001.
Steven spent the first two years of his course studying traditional techniques in oil and watercolour through capturing local cityscapes, landscapes and people. He also spent time in life-drawing classes honing his technique. In his degree show year, Steven put his new skills into practice and produced some impressive large-scale autobiographical paintings which captured the dynamics of human relationships within urban landscapes.
Steven was awarded The Aiden Threlfall Traveling Scholarship from the Goldsmith’s Company in London in 2004, the same year of his graduation. He used the highly-prestigious scholarship to spend time in Paris, Venice, Rome and Madrid studying works of the old masters, namely Velazquez, Caravaggio and Manet.
Since graduating, Steven’s work has been exhibited widely in galleries across Scotland and beyond, and he has built up a network of collectors across the world.
Portraits for NHS Heroes
Subject: Nina
Artist Statement:
“I was linked with ICU nurse Nina for the portrait project. I asked Nina to send me a photo in natural light, outdoors with strong shadows. My aim was to paint a bright, colourful and optimistic painting full of energy - something Nina could enjoy having.”
Steven Higginson
Education:
2004- Graduated with BA (hons) in Fine Art (Painting and Drawing) from Duncanof Jordanstone School of Art, Dundee
2001- Graduated with an HND in art and Design from George Street School of Art, Dumfries
Jan 2018 – Scottish Portrait Awards Exhibition, Glasgow.
Nov 2018 – Scottish Portrait Awards Exhibition, Edinburgh.
Nov 2018 – Winter collection, Orchar Fine Art, Dundee.
Nov 2018 – Gallery Heinzel, Winter Exhibition, Aberdeen.
Nov 2018 – Edinburgh Art Fair with Orchar Fine Art.
June 2018 – Gallery Heinzel, Summer Exhibition, Aberdeen.
June 2018 – Orchar Fine Art, Summer Collection, Dundee.
April 2018 – Orchar Fine Art, Dundee. Steven Higginson Solo Show – ‘A Different Perspective’.
Nov 2017 – Gallery Heinzel, Winter Exhibition, Aberdeen.
Nov 2017 – Orchar Fine Art, Christmas Collection, Dundee.
Nov 2017 – Scottish Portrait Awards Exhibition, Edinburgh.
July 2017 – Orchar Fine Art, Summer Collection, Dundee.
June 2017- Gallery Heinzel, Summer Exhibition, Aberdeen.
April 2017 – Orchar Fine Art, Spring Collection, Dundee.
Nov 2016 – Orchar Fine Art, Winter Collection, Dundee.
Nov 2016 – Gallery Heinzel, Winter Exhibition, Aberdeen.
July 2016 – Orchar Fine Art, Summer Collection, Dundee.
June 2016 – Gallery Heinzel, Winter Show, Aberdeen.
Feb 2016 – Roger Billcliffe Gallery, ‘Postcards’, Glasgow.
Feb 2016 – Orchar Fine Art, Spring Collection, Dundee.
Dec 2015 – Orchar Fine Art, Inaugural Show, Dundee.
Nov 2015 – Torrance Gallery, Christmas Exhibition, Edinburgh.
Nov 2015 – RGI Winter Show, Glasgow.
Nov 2015 – Gallery Heinzel, Winter Show, Aberdeen.
Nov 2015 – Macgregor Fine Art, Glasgow.
May 2015 – Spring Fling, Dumfries.
April 2015 – Macgregor Fine Art, Glasgow.
March 2015 – McGill Duncan Gallery, ‘Art Food And Drink’, Castle Douglas.
Feb 2015 – Roger Billcliffe Gallery, ‘Postcards’, Glasgow.
Nov 2014 – Gallery Heinzel, Winter Show, Aberdeen.
Nov 2014 – Torrance Gallery, Christmas Exhibition, Edinburgh.
Nov 2014 – Gallery Q, Christmas Exhibition, Dundee.
Nov 2014 – Edinburgh Art Fair with Gallery Q.
May 2014 – Spring Fling, Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries.
April 2014 – Gallery Heinzel, three man show, Aberdeen.
April 2014 – James Harvey Fine Art, D&G Out, Chelsea, London.
April 2014 – The Torrance Gallery, Spring Exhibition, Edinburgh.
Dec 2013 – Torrance Gallery, Christmas Exhibition, Edinburgh.
Dec 2013 – Gallery Q, Christmas Exhibition, Dundee.
Nov 2013 – The Meffan Winter Exhibition, Forfar.
Nov 2013 – Art Exposure, Winter Show, Glasgow.
Nov 2013 – Gallery Heinzel, Winter show, Aberdeen.
June 2013 – Art Exposure, Glasgow.
June 2013 – Sun Gallery, Newburgh, Fife.
June 2013 – Solo show, Spring Fling, Castle Kennedy, Stranraer.
April 2013 – Gallery Q, Mixed show, Dundee.
April 2013 – The Torrance Gallery, Spring Exhibition, Edinburgh.
March2013 – Spring Fling Taster Exhibition, Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries/Stranraer Museum.
Nov 2012 – Gallery Q, Christmas Collection, Dundee
Nov 2012 -The Leith Gallery, Christmas Show, Edinburgh.
Nov 2012 – The Torrance Gallery, Christmas Exhibition, Edinburgh.
Nov 2012 – Gallery Heinzel, Mixed Winter show, Aberdeen.
Nov 2012 – Edinburgh Art Fair with Gallery Q, Dundee.
Nov 2012 – Sun Gallery, Newburgh, Fife.
Sep 2012 – RGI – 151st Annual Open Exhibition.
Aug 2012 – Festival Show, The Leith Gallery, Edinburgh.
June 2012 – 20:20 Vision, The Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow.
June 2012 – Spring Fling, Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries.
May 2012 – Aberdeen Artists’ Society Annual Exhibition.
April 2012 – Sun Gallery, Newburgh, Fife.
April 2012 – Torrance Gallery Spring Show, Edinburgh.
March/April 2012 – Spring Fling Taster Exhibition, Dumfries/ Stranraer.
Feb 2012 – Postcards, Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow.
Dec 2011 – Sun Gallery, Newburgh, Fife.
Dec 2011 – Guest artist, Wasps Winter Pop-up Event, Dundee.
Dec 2011 – Christmas Show, The Leith Gallery, Edinburgh.
Dec 2011 – Christmas Show, The Torrance Gallery, Edinburgh.
Dec 2011 – Christmas Show, Gallery Q, Dundee.
Nov 2011 – Edinburgh Art Fair, Gallery Q, Dundee.
Oct 2011 – RGI – 150th Annual Open Exhibition.
Oct 2011 – Guest artist, Wasps Creative Pop-up Weekend, Dundee.
July 2011 – Festival 2011, The Leith Gallery, Edinburgh.
July 2011 – Summer Show, Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow.
May 2011 – Solo show- Hullabaloo, Dumfries.
May 2011 – Solo show – Spring Fling- Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries.
March 2011 – Spring Fling Taster Exhibition, Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries.
Dec 2010 – Christmas Show, The Leith Gallery, Edinburgh.
Dec 2010 – Christmas Show, Art in the City, Glasgow.
Nov 2010 – Edinburgh Art Fair with Art in the City Glasgow.
Oct 2010 – Mixed Show, Art Exposure Gallery, Glasgow.
Aug 2010 – The Eclectic Eye, The Leith Gallery, Edinburgh.
June 2010 – Summer show, Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow.
June 2010 – Solo show, Art in the City, Glasgow.
May 2010 – Solo show, Spring Fling.
April 2010 – Spring Fling Taster Exhibition, Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries.
March 2010 – Glasgow Art Fair with Art Exposure.
Nov 2009 – Christmas Show, The Torrance Gallery, Edinburgh.
Oct 2009 – Art Exposure Gallery, Glasgow.
June 2009 – Flowers of Scotland, Hanna’s Gallery, Dundee.
June 2009 – Hamnavoe Gallery, Aberdeen.
June 2009 – Aspect Prize Exhibition, Paisley Arts Museum.
May 2009 – Spring Fling 2009- Dumfries and Galloway, Open Studio Event.
April 2009 – Made in Scotland, Hanna’s Gallery, Dundee.
March 2009 – Spring Fling, Taster Exhibition, Gracefield Galleries, Dumfries.
March 2009 – Spring Fling, Taster Exhibition, Stranraer Museum.
March 2009 – Inaugural Exhibit, Art Raw Gallery, West Chelsea, New York.
Feb 2009 – Love, Hanna’s Gallery, Dundee.
Feb 2009 – ‘Still’, The Bridge View Gallery, Aberdeen.
Nov 2008- Christmas Show, Hanna’s Gallery, Dundee.
Oct 2008 – Three man show, The Leith Gallery, Edinburgh.
Aug 2008 – Scotlandart.com, Edinburgh.
Aug 2008 – Small Wonders, Hanna’s Gallery, Dundee.
June 2008 – Chambers Coffee Shop (Hanna’s Gallery, Dundee).
June 2008 -Work selected for Scotlandart.com online collection.
May 2008 – Aberdeen Artists Society Annual Exhibition.
May 2008 – May Show, The Strathearn Gallery, Crieff.
Feb 2008 – Solo Show, Jam Gallery, Dundee.
Dec 2007- Christmas Show, The White Gallery, Dundee.
Nov 2007- Christmas Show, Compass Gallery, Glasgow.
Oct 2007- ‘White WASPS’, The White Gallery, Dundee.
Oct 2007- WASPS open studio weekend 2007, Dundee.
June 2007 – Summer Exhibition, The White Gallery, Dundee.
May 2007 – Spring Fling 2007, Dumfries and Galloway, Open Studio Event.
May 2007- Solo Exhibition, Tollbooth Arts Centre, Kirkcudbright.
April 2007- Spring Fling Taster Exhibition, Green Room Café, Stranraer.
March 2007- Spring Fling Taster Exhibition, Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries.
March 2007- Swirly Whirly Carnival Exhibition, The White Gallery, Dundee.
Feb 2007 – Maggie’s Trust Exhibition, The White Gallery, Dundee.
Dec 2006 – Christmas Show, Gallery Heinzel, Aberdeen.
Nov 2006 – Christmas Exhibition, The White Gallery, Dundee.
Oct 2006 – WASPS open Studio weekend.
Aug 2006- New Artists Select, Gracefield Studios, Dumfries.
Aug 2006 – Mixed Show, Art Exposure, Glasgow.
July 2006 -Work selected for mixed show, Edwardo Alessandro Studios, Dundee.
July 2006 – Summer show, The Castle Gallery, Inverness.
June 2006 – Aspect Prize Exhibition, PaisleyArt Museum.
May 2006 – Solo Exhibition, Tollbooth Arts Centre, Kirkcudbright.
May 2006 – Spring Fling, Dumfries and Galloway open studio event.
April 2006 – Taster Exhibition, Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries.
April 2006 – Mixed Show, Art Exposure Gallery, Glasgow.
March 2006 – Mixed Show, Art Exposure Gallery, Glasgow.
March 2006 – Mixed Show, The White Gallery, Dundee.
Dec 2005- Dumfries and Galloway Fine Art Society Christmas Exhibition, Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.
Dec 2005 – An Angels Share, The Leith Gallery, Edinburgh.
July 2005 – Summer Show, The Panik Gallery, Killearn, Glasgow.
June 2005 – Dumfries and Galloway Fine Art Society Annual Exhibition.
Feb 2005 – New Faces Exhibition, The Leith Gallery, Edinburgh.
May 2004 – Degree Show, Duncan of Jordanstone School of Art, Dundee.
Jan 2004 – Student Exhibition, RSA, Edinburgh.
June 2001 – Dumfries and Galloway Fine Art Society Annual Exhibition, Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries.