'Through an intense process of connecting with, observing and drawing old trees, my work asks not just what they look like, but also what looking at trees can tell us about ourselves.'
Tansy Lee Moir is an artist and educator based in Edinburgh.
Her drawings reveal the forms and stories of our old trees, exploring the way that humans, animals and natural processes have shaped them over centuries, Her art encourages us to look at trees in new ways and to think about our ancient, layered relationships with them as living organisms.
For her, trees are sculpted more-than-human experience, created in dialogue with their environment: old trees are time made wood.
Drawing trees on the radio
BBC Scotland podcast feature
On my last tree trip to Aberdeenshire, I had the pleasure of meeting up with BBC Radio Scotland presenter Mark Stephen to record an interview for the Out of Doors programme and Scotland Outdoors podcast.
Exhibitions
On show now and coming soon
My work will be showing in galleries in Scotland, Wales and England in 2026. Currently on show in Visual Arts Scotland's 'Future Folklore' exhibition at Kirkcudbright Galleries. See the Exhibitions page for full details of where to see more.