Loner Collection

James McRory Smith, a former Black Watch soldier from Dumbarton aged 67, lives as a recluse in a dilapidated shepherds bothy at Strathchailleach, in the wilds of Sutherland, near Cape Wrath

The lone Jackal
Samir Sachdeva

The Loner
LLM455545 The Loner by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Loner. Illustration from The Life of Jesus Christ by John Fleetwood (J Hagger)

Fitting in. Conceptual artwork of a human face contemplating fitting a square peg into a round hole. This could represent issues of individuality and pressures to conform to the norms of society

Japanese Acting Mask
The rather frightening mask and costume worn by Japanese actor KUBUKI in the role of a loner in a Japanese play. Date: 28 April 1933

A Corridor in the Old Anatomical Institute in Weimar, 1882 (oil on canvas)
XKH152148 A Corridor in the Old Anatomical Institute in Weimar, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Speckter, Hans (1848-88); 52x180 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

A row of matches, one match is burned, symbolic image of burnout, exclusion, Germany

Coneptual image, connections, network

Launde Abbey, Leicestershire, England, is no loner an abbey, but an impressive Elizabethan manor house, built on the site of an Augustinian priory which was founded in 1119. Date: 16th century

Angling in the Rain
A moody study of a young man, an angler, fishing beside his umbrella and bicycle on a wet day. Date: 1960s

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The Lone Jackal: James McRory Smith, a former Black Watch soldier from Dumbarton aged 67, embodies the essence of a loner. With his weathered face and piercing eyes, he stands apart from the crowd, like a lone wolf in the wilderness. Clad in his worn-out military attire, he carries the weight of his past experiences on his shoulders. The Loner: Behind that stoic facade lies a man who has mastered the art of solitude. Like an actor donning a Japanese acting mask to conceal emotions, James finds solace in seclusion. The mask becomes his shield against the world's expectations and judgments. James McRory Smith: A name etched into history as both hero and outcast. Having served in the renowned Black Watch regiment, he is no stranger to camaraderie and brotherhood. But now retired at 67 years old, he finds himself navigating life as a loner - detached yet deeply introspective. Fitting In: As society moves forward with its fast-paced rhythm, James struggles to find where he fits in this ever-changing landscape. He walks through life like a ghost haunting an abandoned corridor; observing but never truly belonging. A Corridor in the Old Anatomical Institute in Weimar: This painting captures James' sense of displacement perfectly - lost amidst faded memories and forgotten dreams. Just like this lonely corridor frozen in time by an artist's brushstroke, he yearns for connection but remains trapped within himself. A Row of Matches: One match burned among many symbolizes burnout and exclusion - feelings that have plagued James throughout his journey. In Germany or anywhere else for that matter, these images resonate with him deeply as reminders of isolation and being left behind. In this vast world filled with noise and chaos, there exists someone like James McRory Smith - forever labeled as 'the loner. ' Yet beneath that label lies strength forged through solitude, a unique perspective shaped by his experiences.