In typical Wyllie style George didn’t call his making space his “studio” but plainly referred to it as “the basement”

Situated in the undercroft of the family home in Gourock and overflowed into the garden overlooking the Clyde Estuary, as does the Wyllieum.

We titled our community making space “The Upstairs Basement” in tribute.

As well as being a making space, the Upstairs Basement features a rolling exhibition programme.

4th -27th July  Scott Forest 

www.scottforrestartist.com

Scott’s abstract paintings celebrate the beauty of imperfection, a theme woven through both nature and the human experience. Drawing inspiration from nature's vibrant colours, rich textures, and organic forms, I craft unique, energetic pieces through an intuitive process.

Born in Scotland in 1964, Scott Forrest found his way to art later in life, emerging from a challenging personal period that served as a catalyst for change, healing and self-discovery. Following the completion of Nicholas Wiltons’s Creative Visionary Program in 2021, Scott became aware of why he needed to paint and with the knowledge and techniques learned from the program he has developed a sustainable practice and is pushing his art.