Peter Doig, born on April 17, 1959, in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a contemporary Scottish artist renowned for his significant contributions to the landscape painting genre. His work, characterized by a blend of figuration and abstraction, has established him as one of the most important representational painters of his time. Doig's paintings are known for their rich textures, intricate details, and the ability to evoke both personal and universal narratives through landscapes that are at once familiar and mysterious. Doig's early life was marked by frequent relocations due to his father's job as a shipping merchant. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Trinidad in 1962, then to Canada in 1966, and eventually back to the United Kingdom in 1979. This itinerant childhood exposed Doig to a variety of landscapes and cultures, which would later influence his artistic vision. Despite his lack of natural aptitude for drawing, Doig was drawn to the arts, inspired by his father's amateur painting and a great-aunt who was a professional artist. In 1979, Doig moved to London to pursue his passion for art, enrolling in the Wimbledon School of Art. He later attended Saint Martin's School of Art and the Chelsea School of Art, where he received his MA. During his time at art school, Doig began to explore the use of photography as a basis for his paintings, a technique that allowed him to circumvent his perceived limitations in drawing. This approach enabled him to create complex, layered compositions that combined elements of reality with imaginative reinterpretations. Doig's artistic breakthrough came in the early 1990s with works such as "Blotter" (1993), which won first place at the John Moores exhibition, and "Ski Jacket" (1994). These paintings, characterized by their dreamlike quality and evocative use of color, garnered critical acclaim and public recognition. In 1994, Doig was nominated for the prestigious Turner Prize, further cementing his status as a leading figure in contemporary art. In 2002, Doig returned to Trinidad, where he established a studio and immersed himself in the vibrant landscapes of the Caribbean. This period marked a significant shift in his work, with paintings such as "Ping Pong" (2006-8) and "Lapeyrouse Wall" (2004) showcasing a more fluid, abstract style. The tropical environment of Trinidad inspired Doig to experiment with color and form, resulting in works that are both visually stunning and deeply atmospheric. Doig's paintings often feature recurring motifs, such as canoes, cabins, and snow-laden landscapes, which serve as vehicles for exploring themes of memory, identity, and the passage of time. His work is notable for its ability to straddle the line between the real and the imagined, inviting viewers to enter into a world that is both specific in its detail and universal in its appeal. Throughout his career, Doig has received numerous accolades and has exhibited his work in prestigious institutions worldwide. His paintings are held in the collections of major museums, including the Tate Gallery in London, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the Art Institute of Chicago. In 2007, his painting "White Canoe" sold at Sotheby's for $11.3 million, setting a record for a living European artist at the time. Peter Doig continues to be a vital force in contemporary art, constantly evolving his practice while remaining true to his unique vision. His work, with its distinctive blend of realism and fantasy, challenges conventional notions of landscape painting and invites viewers to reconsider their relationship with the natural world.

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