The Barber's Top Quartet

Bite your thumb at the grey of Feb with an awesome new exhibition dedicated to the Scottish Colourists. The Rhythm of Light showcases the works of a quad of 20th Century painters who worked in France, getting all inspired by the likes of Manet, before heading back to Scotland to apply what they’d learnt. When you arrive, start on the right of the room and follow the pictures round. They'll take you on the Colourist's journey as they, almost chameleon-like, took on the brash and vivid hues of the Fauvists. Your journey will end with Samuel John Peploe's Green, Sea, Iona (pictured). The daddy of the Colourists, you can see how Peploe has gifted the rugged Hebridean coastline a Matissean vibe. Parts of the canvas can even be seen as the painting is left in an almost unfinished state, just as Henri Matisse often did. Find the collection at The Barber until May 13. And as a tribute, we're going to leave this article somewhat unfinish...