James Cumming: Bridging Geometry and Emotion in the Edinburgh School James Cumming (1922 – 1991) stands as a pivotal figure within Scotland’s artistic landscape, particularly recognized for his contribution to the Edinburgh School of painting. Born in Dunfermline, he possessed an early aptitude for music—excelling at piano and achieving distinction at every grade—a passion nurtured by George Watson, his influential teacher at Edinburg…