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Julie

Main

I am a contemporary painter based in West Lothian, Scotland. Music lies at the heart of my artistic practice; every painting begins with a piece of music and is named after the track that inspired it. Rather than illustrating a song, I seek to capture its mood, rhythm and emotional resonance through colour, texture and movement. Working predominantly in abstract and semi-abstract forms, I explore the connections between sound, memory and place, inviting viewers to experience both the visual artwork and the music that informed its creation. By listening while viewing, I hope to create a more immersive and personal connection with the work. This multisensory approach has been embraced by a local hearing clinic, which has acquired a selection of my paintings for permanent display. Clients are invited to listen to the accompanying music through newly fitted hearing aids, creating a unique experience that brings together art, music and hearing. Alongside my own practice, I founded the Forth Shore Art Collective to create exhibition opportunities and encourage artistic collaboration within the local community.

Disciplines: Painting

Location: Winchburgh

Materials: Acrylic

I am a contemporary painter based in West Lothian, Scotland. Music lies at the heart of my artistic practice; every painting begins with a piece of music and is named after the track that inspired it. Rather than illustrating a song, I seek to capture its mood, rhythm and emotional resonance through colour, texture and movement. Working predominantly in abstract and semi-abstract forms, I explore the connections between sound, memory and place, inviting viewers to experience both the visual artwork and the music that informed its creation. By listening while viewing, I hope to create a more immersive and personal connection with the work. This multisensory approach has been embraced by a local hearing clinic, which has acquired a selection of my paintings for permanent display. Clients are invited to listen to the accompanying music through newly fitted hearing aids, creating a unique experience that brings together art, music and hearing. Alongside my own practice, I founded the Forth Shore Art Collective to create exhibition opportunities and encourage artistic collaboration within the local community.

Previous Experience

Jules Main is a contemporary painter based in West Lothian, Scotland. She has exhibited throughout Scotland and the UK, including at Macrobert Arts Centre, Stirling; Line Gallery, Linlithgow; Holmfirth Art Week, West Yorkshire; Made in Stirling, Stirling; and the Aberdour Summer and Winter Art Festivals. Jules is the founder of Forth Shore Art Collective and co-curated a month-long group exhibition at Made in Stirling. Selected works have been acquired for permanent display within a local hearing clinic, where clients are invited to experience the paintings alongside the music that inspired them through newly fitted hearing aids. She continues to develop her practice through independent study and regular participation in exhibitions and artist-led projects.

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