'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.
Your invitation to the studio
Forth Bridges Ceative Trail 2026
At the end of May I’m taking part in the second Forth Bridges Creative Trail, a weekend of open studios, pop up exhibitions, workshops and creative events centred around the southern ends of the iconic Forth Bridges. I’ve lived in South Queensferry for 25 years and had my purpose-built garden studio for almost ten of those, so I’m delighted to have my studio included in the programme.
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 Maclaurin Art Gallery, Ayr and preparing for a solo show in July at Arundells in Salisbury. See the Exhibitions page for full details.