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Malcolm McCoig: A Weaver of Dreams and Everyday Wonders Born in Greenock, Scotland, in 1941, Malcolm McCoig’s artistic journey began not within the hallowed halls of formal art education, but amidst the industrial landscape and vibrant social life of a bustling port town. His early years were shaped by the rhythms of shipbuilding and sugar refining – experiences that would later profoundly inform his unique visual language. From a youn
g age, he demonstrated an innate fascination with drawing and painting, nurtured initially by the inspiring influence of Alexander Galt, his art teacher at Greenock High School, a figure who recognized and encouraged his burgeoning talent. McCoig’s artistic trajectory took a pivotal turn when he enrolled in Glasgow School of Art, where he specialized in Printed Textiles under the guidance of Bob Stewart. This decision proved transform…