An Exhibition Without Endings at Aberdeen Art Gallery
Process, Process, Process offers a unique glimpse into the creative journey without a single finished piece on display.
Aberdeen Art Gallery is flipping the script on traditional exhibitions with Process, Process, Process, which opens on Saturday. In a bold move, this showcase features no finished artwork. Instead, it delves into the heart of artistic creation, focusing on the materials, tools, and inspiration that drive the process.
Rather than presenting polished pieces, Process, Process, Process strips art back to its essence. The exhibition highlights the sketches, cherished tools, and even discarded materials that form the foundation of creativity. In removing the final product from the equation it invites visitors to engage with the often-overlooked elements that make artistic expression possible.
In devising the Process, Process, Process exhibition our aim has been to reveal the unique and curious ways in which art is made.
Bryan Angus, Aberdeen Artists Society
This unconventional approach answers common curiosities like, “How do artists work?” and “Where do their ideas begin?” The result is an exploration of art as a journey, rather than a destination.
Photos provided by Aberdeen City Council
The Artists Behind the Process
Eighteen members of the Aberdeen Artists Society, one of Scotland’s oldest artist-led organisations, are sharing their creative secrets. From painters like Bryan Angus to textile artist Fiona Michie and sculptor Donnie Ross, the exhibition spans a range of media and techniques. Each artist contributes personal items—be it sketches, tools, or inspirations—offering a glimpse into their methods.
Visitors can use QR codes to uncover the finished works that these processes eventually produce, adding a digital dimension to the exhibition and bridging the gap between process and product.
Running until 25 May 2025, Process, Process, Process provides an opportunity to experience art in its rawest form. By shifting the focus from finished pieces to the act of making, it redefines how we appreciate creativity. Admission is free, with the gallery open daily, excluding select festive dates.
For more details, visit www.aagm.co.uk.
