Scottish artist Ann Oram RSW is celebrating her 70th birthday with a new exhibition titled "Into the Garden" at Morningside Gallery in Edinburgh, opening June 6. The show features a vibrant collection of floral paintings and still lifes inspired by gardens, wildflowers, and the changing seasons, including works from the Borders and Berwickshire, blossoms from a visit to Kew Gardens, and her signature still-life pieces. The exhibition also includes paintings by fellow artists Kate Bentley, Jacqueline Orr, Mhairi McGregor, Jenny Martin, Jennifer Irvine, and Lorna Sinclair.
The exhibition matters because it marks a milestone birthday for a celebrated artist who has built a career spanning nearly five decades, having studied and later taught at Edinburgh College of Art and exhibited widely in the UK and internationally. It highlights the enduring appeal of floral and still-life painting in Scottish contemporary art and underscores the role of local galleries like Morningside Gallery in supporting established artists and fostering community engagement with the visual arts.