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Known for his clever reworking of famous artworks by adding personal flourishes, Ross Muir’s interpretations of some of the best-known paintings in history have helped the Scottish artist’s work become instantly recognised, and internationally renowned.
Art has become my Mother, my Father & my closest companion
Scottish artist Ross Muir reimagines iconic artworks and cultural imagery through a distinctly contemporary lens. Blending references to classical masters with modern iconography – from Adidas tracksuits to sharp, irreverent slogans – his work bridges art history and popular culture.
Influenced by figures such as Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso, Muir creates altered replications that both honour and disrupt the originals, inviting viewers to see familiar imagery in a new light.
Born in 1981, Muir grew up in Alexandria in the Vale of Leven before relocating to Glasgow in 2009. He began painting at the age of 30 after receiving a small set of paints as a gift. Without formal artistic training, his practice developed organically – initially as a personal outlet, and soon as a focused creative pursuit.
Working across original paintings and limited-edition prints, Muir’s breakthrough came in 2018 when his reimagined van Gogh portrait, Square Gogh, went viral within days of being shared online. The widespread response led to significant social media growth and gallery interest, including representation by The Thistle Art Gallery in Glasgow’s West End.
In October 2019, Muir held his first solo exhibition in Glasgow city centre. The exhibition sold out prior to opening. A second show was scheduled for 2020 but was cancelled due to the pandemic.
During the first national lockdown, Muir brought his work into the public sphere, installing posters across Glasgow featuring his now-signature van Gogh portrait accompanied by the phrase “Jist Gogh Hame.” The piece struck a cultural chord, resonating widely both locally and internationally through social media.
In December 2020, his work was recognised by the Van Gogh Museum, which shared his artwork on its official Instagram account to mark the temporary closure of the museum.
Having come to painting later than many of his contemporaries, Muir’s practice continues to evolve – grounded in art history, shaped by humour, and firmly situated within contemporary culture.
