Morag Caister
London, United Kingdom
Morag Caister, a British artist based in London, graduated in 2019 from the University of Brighton. Her work is featured in prestigious collections including the National Portrait Gallery and Soho House. In 2022, Morag won Sky Art’s Portrait Artist of the Year TV series resulting in a commission to paint British icon Sir Lenny Henry, and has since emerged as a candidate for Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe: Art & Culture, as well as one of thirty creatives named in the Evening Standard's 'London's Art Power List 2023'.
At the core of Morag’s practice lies a profound exploration of existential concepts through figuration; the contemporary portrait and nude. Her artwork delves into timeless themes and cyclic patterns inherent in human nature, contributing to a rich tapestry of the human experience. Drawing from live sittings, Morag captures the essence of her subjects through intricate, emotive lines that resonate with a sense of repetition. Her thoughtful use of colour, applied sparingly yet effectively, breathes life into her portraits, resulting in vivid and dynamic representations.
