Fergus and Meg: A Creative Partnership

“Fergus and Meg: A Creative Partnership” showcases a selection of works spanning the long and productive careers of J.D. Fergusson and Margaret Morris, featuring over 40 paintings, drawings, and watercolours. The exhibition includes some of Fergusson’s most celebrated pieces, such as “The Grey Hat,” “Le Manteau Chinois,” and “At My Studio Window.”

John Duncan Fergusson was the most internationally renowned artist of the group known as The Scottish Colourists. Fergusson, who divided much of his life between France and London, was significantly influenced by the French modern art movements of the early 20th century. Margaret Morris is best known for her pioneering achievements as a dancer and choreographer, but she was also a teacher, physiotherapist, author, and accomplished artist.

Following periods in London and France, Morris and Fergusson settled in Glasgow in 1939. The subsequent year, they sought to revitalise the Glasgow art scene by establishing the New Art Club, a weekly meeting place for artists, musicians, and writers to engage in informal discussions. Related to this initiative, Morris founded the Celtic Ballet. The couple continued to spend their summers in Cap d’Antibes throughout the 1940s and 1950s. In 1960, the Celtic Ballet evolved into the Scottish National Ballet, and the International Association of Margaret Morris Movement now has centres worldwide.

This display has been generously supported by the J.D. Fergusson Art Foundation.