Wild and domesticated, the animal kingdom has inspired generations of artists, invested in the spirit of living things. Seeing their work can fill us with awe, wonder or laughter, remind us of our most faithful companion or deeper aspects of ourselves.

Here is a selection of work by Kilmorack artists who capture the soul of living things including Helen Denerley, Helen Fay, Paul Bloomer, Jane MacNeill and Lotte Glob.