Jim McLean

Jim McLean’s expressive paintings explore a psychological and emotional space between abstract and figurative art. His work features in several notable and private collections including the personal collection of actor Alan Cumming; The National Portrait Gallery, London; Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Glasgow; The Ruth Borchard Next Generation Self Portrait Collection; Scottish Opera. McLean has an MA in English Literature from Glasgow University and completed 2 years postgraduate painting studies at TURPS Art School, London. Notable exhibitions include the Royal Scottish Academy (2024); Visual Arts Scotland 100th anniversary (2024); Flowers Gallery, London - Artist Of The Day (2024); Saatchi Gallery (2022). He lives in London and paints full time after leaving a multi award winning career in journalism to pursue art.