Coming this November, State-of-the-Arts Gallery is proud to present an exciting new exhibition by renowned artist McAlpine Miller. The exhibition, ‘Living for the Moment’ portrays McAlpine Miller’s thoughts on our disposable society, suggesting and questioning the importance of celebrated objects such as Fame, Celebrity, Money and Greed. This exhibition will run from the 24th November to 31st December, 2011.

Using subtle tones of paint McAlpine Miller creates the illusion of transparencies within his works. A reality that is so far-fetched that it becomes a busy blur of objects which portray the idea of an energy-laden consumer society. Contrasting themes of cartoons/superheroes, and stylish European models help to illustrate the unrealistic idealism that these celebrated objects present; objects that we all desire, whereas the reality is as impossible as the existence of the Disney characters and Superheroes. These comic references do not only convey such, but the imagery also portrays the unimportance of the celebrated objects. How the subject matter overlaps and fades into each other not only shows forgotten memories and aspirations but also illustrates a feeling of a shallow existence.

After graduating with a BA (Hons) in Painting and Drawing at Glasgow School of Art, McAlpine Miller has shown his work throughout the United Kingdom, America, Italy and France. In 1996, he was shortlisted for the Provost Award at Kelvingrove Art Galleries and Museums. His work can be found in collections throughout the world and his popularity in the art scene has been growing even since.