• Who is Peter Doig?

    Who is Peter Doig?

    Peter Doig (b. 1959) is a Scottish representational painter, critically acclaimed for his enigmatic depictions of landscapes and portraits. The artist was born in Edinburgh and raised in Trinidad and Canada, a transitory upbringing that continues to inform his exploration of place. Though Doig’s paintings are influenced by his own experiences, drawing from his personal archive of photographs, their autobiographical roots do not make them unrelatable or overly specific. Each artwork has an uncanny quality that makes them oddly resonant. Doig does not just reflect but rather refracts his memories to make them feel simultaneously familiar and alien.

     

    Doig thoroughly engages with art history, taking inspiration from masters such as Gustav Klimt, Le Corbusier and Henri Matisse. When creating each painting, Doig layers imagery from photographs, postcards, newspaper clippings and film stills. The result is never photorealistic; Doig experiments with painterly traditions to ensure that his work does not solely copy reference images. His unique process is so intoxicating, it’s no surprise that his work is in such high demand.

  • Why Should I Collect Peter Doig? 

  • 1. He is one of the most important practicing artists

    1. He is one of the most important practicing artists

    Collecting an original artwork by Doig allows you to join in the fast-pace, exciting world of contemporary art, whilst being safe in the knowledge that you’re not investing in a fad. His work is at the cutting edge of contemporary conversation, and his track record of prestigious solo exhibitions and consistent rave reviews affirm that he is not a flash in the pan.

     

    In 1991, a year after completing an MA at the Chelsea School of Art, Doig won the Whitechapel Artist Prize. Later in 1994, he was shortlisted for the Turner Prize.

     

    He has been the subject of major exhibitions at Tate Britain (2008), the Scottish National Gallery (2013) and Fondation Beyeler (2014-15). This year, there has been a special spotlight on the artist following his stand-out solo show, ‘House of Music’ at London’s Serpentine Gallery.

  • 2. Doig is widely sought-after

    2. Doig is widely sought-after

    Doig has been turning the heads of serious collectors for decades. At Sotheby’s in 2007, his painting ‘White Canoe’ achieved a new auction record for a living European artist.

     

    His work is also held in major public and private collections across the world, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Tate Gallery in London, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Goetz Collection in Munich. When buying an artwork by the artist, you know that you’re keeping good company.

  • 3. Doig is an essential printmaker

    3. Doig is an essential printmaker

    Alongside his work as a painter, Doig is also an exceptional printmaker. When painting, he is fascinated by the different means of applying paint to a surface and enjoys experimenting with mark-making. He applies this same curiosity to printmaking. What’s more, the multi-layered process of printmaking suits his naturally layered compositions perfectly.

     

    Through collecting one of Doig’s original prints, such as one of his coveted etchings and aquatints, we are able to connect with a world-renowned artist who’s influence only seems to grow bigger over time.

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    A hand-signed, limited-edition print by Doig is an essential addition to any art collection. The artist's timeless images have an everlasting appeal that will continue to captivate for many years to come.
     
    Our latest Doig acquisitions can be found below. Has something caught your eye? Chat with a member of the team today via the link below and we will assist you in acquiring your very own contemporary masterpiece.
     
     
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    • Peter Doig, Black Palm, from Black Palms, 2004
      Peter Doig, Black Palm, from Black Palms, 2004
      £ 3,250.00
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    • Peter Doig, Fisherman, from Black Palms, 2004
      Peter Doig, Fisherman, from Black Palms, 2004
      £ 3,250.00
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    • Peter Doig, Figure by a River, from Black Palms, 2004
      Peter Doig, Figure by a River, from Black Palms, 2004
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    • Peter Doig, Pelican, from Black Palms, 2004
      Peter Doig, Pelican, from Black Palms, 2004
      £ 3,250.00
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