Peter Doig is a British painter recognized for his atmospheric, large-scale landscapes that often incorporate dreamlike, semi-autobiographical imagery and cinematic references. His work is noted for its complex layering of paint and its exploration of memory and place.
Born in Scotland and raised in Canada, Peter Doig studied at the Wimbledon School of Art, Saint Martin's School of Art, and the Chelsea School of Art in London. He gained significant critical attention in the 1990s for his evocative, painterly approach to landscape, which often draws upon personal history and photographic source material.
Doig’s practice is characterized by a distinctive use of color and texture, frequently depicting solitary figures in expansive, often isolated environments. His work often references themes of displacement and memory, utilizing a medium of oil on canvas to create immersive, layered compositions that bridge the gap between abstraction and representation.
Currently based in London, Doig continues to be a prominent figure in contemporary painting. His work is held in major international collections, and he remains the subject of significant institutional exhibitions, including a major solo presentation at the Serpentine South and the international circulation of key works from his oeuvre by institutions like the Centre Pompidou.
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