Ann Oram RSW
Ann Oram RSW is one of the UK’s most popular and successful artists. Born in London in 1956 she studied at Edinburgh College of Art between 1976 and 1982. She became a part-time lecturer at Edinburgh College of Art between 1983 and 1985, and again in 1991 to 1993. Ann Oram was elected to the Royal Society of Watercolour Artists (RSW) in 1986. Following that, Ann was a visiting lecturer at the University of Northumbria in 1988.
Following Ann Oram’s graduation from Edinburgh College of Art, her artistic journey led her to France and Italy on a post-graduate year and an Andrew Grant Scholarship to New York before returning to ECA to lecture in the Painting School, a remarkable achievement considering her age.
Having lived and worked abroad for many years, Ann Oram draws inspiration from her extensive travels, which contribute to the vibrancy and freshness of her work. Ann resided in Southern Spain during the 1980s and later spent significant time in Vienna before returning to Scotland, where she now resides in the picturesque Borders with her husband.
Renowned for her masterful use of colour, Ann Orams's artwork graces galleries across the UK, including prominent locations in London and Edinburgh. Her work is held in high regard by both prestigious corporate collections and discerning private collectors, both domestically and internationally.
Solo Exhibitions from 1985 – present include:
The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh; Macaulay Gallery, Stenton; Portland Gallery, London; Corrymella Scott, Newcastle; Henshelwood, Newcastle; Richmond Hill Gallery, London; Corto & Nero, Vienna; Lemon Street Gallery, Truro; Duncan Miller, London; The Brian Sinfield Gallery; Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh; An Tatha Solais, Ullapool; Thackeray Gallery, London; Kilmorack Gallery, Scotland.
Group Exhibitions from 1985 – present include:
The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh; Macaulay Gallery, Stenton; Corrymella Scott, Newcastle; Portland Gallery, London; Henshelwood Gallery, Newcastle; Roger Billcliffe, Glasgow; Falle Fine Art, Jersey; Richmond Hill Gallery, London; Corto & Nero, Vienna; Galeri Wolfrum, Vienna; The Jerdan Gallery, Crail; Duncan Miller, London; Lemon Street Gallery, Truro; Royal Glasgow Institute; Gullane Art Gallery; Open Eye Gallery; Tatha Gallery, Newport upon Tay; Kilmorack Gallery, Beauly; Gordon Brown Gallery, Tain; An Tatha Solais, Ullapool; Thackeray Gallery, London; Fabriano Acquarello International Watercolour Exhibition, Fariano, Italy.
Commissions and Collections include:
Royal Bank of Scotland; Standard Life; Bank of Scotland; Britoil; Credit Lyonnaise; Dundas & Wilson; Dunedin Fund Managers; Edinburgh University; Edinburgh Fund Managers; Ethicon; Herriot-Watt University; Northern General Hospital; Robert Flemings Holdings Ltd; Royal Bank of Scotland; Royal Bank of Scotland, Singapore; Scottish Life; Scottish Provident; Scottish Widows; Shepherd and Wedderburn WS; Tysak and Partners; Art in Healthcare; Stirling Art Gallery.
Private Collections include:
Work in Britain; Ireland; USA; Singapore; New Zealand; Spain; Austria and Holland.
Awards include:
Carnegie Travelling Scholarship, Royal Scottish Academy Student Exhibition 1980; Andrew Grant Travelling Scholarship to New York, 1981; Largo Award, Edinburgh College of Art, 1981; Andrew Grant Major Award, 1981 & 1982; May Marshall Brown Award (RSW), 1991; William Gillies Award (RSW), 1998.