GAEL HILLYARD

ARTIST & WRITER

Scottish Highlands

Storms, stars, light & weather: reflections on sky, land & sea


My work is developed from sustained observation of light, weather, and atmosphere with a focus on thresholds of visibility and perception.

Based in Scotland for almost thirty years, my practice is run as a small, independent studio where I regularly teach and collaborate with artists, astronomers, and local communities to protect the Highlands’ unique spaces.

Moray Firth, oil on canvas

Upcoming Residency
La Gomera, Canary Islands
March & April 2026


This spring, I will be in La Gomera, painting and photographing an extraordinary island and working beneath some of the world's most pristine night skies.

Follow my journey on Instagram and my Field Notes pages.

Watching the Darkness’ collage

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