{"title":"Ramsay Allan","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eI am an oil painter based in Scotland working in figurative and surrealist traditions, combining classical painting techniques with contemporary explorations of consciousness, perception, and the human experience.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMy work often exists in the realm between what is familiar to us and what isn't, drawing on dreams, introspection and the relationship between the spiritual observer and the observed. Through the use of symbolism, atmosphere and carefully constructed compositions, I seek to create paintings that invite and encourage viewers to engage with questions of their own identity, awareness and reality.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRecent bodies of work include the Utopian Dream Series and the emerging Consciousness Series, which explores perception, presence and subjective experience themes. While rooted in traditional oil painting practice, my works incorporate elements of surrealism to create spaces that are both recognisable and ambiguous.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMy paintings have been exhibited internationally and featured in a number of art publications. Alongside my personal practice, I have undertaken commissioned portrait work, continuing to refine my technical skills while developing a distinctive visual language.\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"step-into-my-utopian-dream","title":"Step into my Utopian Dream","description":"The first piece in my Utopian Dreams series, I blend surrealism and cubism to explore the complexities of human connection and perception. Using oil, I aimed to evoke intrigue and contemplation, inviting viewers to step into a world where both dreams and reality co-exist. Oil on canvas.","brand":"Ramsay Allan","offers":[{"title":"52x68x2cm","offer_id":57114668106052,"sku":"82abd4fc-572b-4ff3-b1d1-8a32a4958456","price":6519.38,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/3989\/7668\/files\/image_4a834cd8-a88f-4b1b-86eb-83e85eb79afc.webp?v=1786969400"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.picegallery.com\/collections\/allan-ewart.oembed","provider":"Pice Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}