Summertime in the Scottish Borders
New
crops are well established, young livestock are finding their
feet and thriving and the sun casts its glorious light on the
hillsides.
In
our mixed exhibition "Summertime" we bring together
a variety of diverse styles and subjects by Scottish artists
and makers reflecting the joy and warmth of summer.
We
look forward to enjoying your company at the Private View of
this new exhibition, on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 June from
12 noon until 3pm.
Peter Lloyd
Peter
attended Dundee College of Art obtaining a degree in Design
followed by a postgraduate year studying in Paris.
He
specialised in corporate identity, print and exhibition design
with Forth Studios Ltd, one of the principal design groups in
Scotland at the time. In 1993 he became freelance, allowing
him more time to rediscover painting.
The
local landscapes are a great source of inspiration to Peter,
particularly the Borders hills where he now lives and the seascapes
of South Uist where he enjoys spending time. He works mainly
in watercolours and acrylics with the occasional use of pastels.
Moira
Dickson
Moira
graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 1997 with a BA(Hons)
in Design (Embroidered & Woven Textiles) as a mature student.
Her
primary inspiration comes from landscape, particularly landscape
detail, and pattern from the environment. This interest filters,
perhaps unconsciously, into her work in the form of colour
and texture within the context of abstract design.
Her
work takes the form of large, mixed media framed pieces
or wallhangings. While at Art School she developed an interest
in the use of metals and metal wools and most of her pieces
incorporate extensive use of these.
Lucy
McCririck
Lucy
also comes from a design background graduating in 2009 with
a BA in Illustration.
She
started the process of drawing British garden birds in the winter
of 2008 for a book she was collaborating on, the subject of
which was to teach gardening to children. Originally the drawings
were as realistic as possible so that they could be used as
a guide to identifying wildlife.
This
collection of work has its base in education but Lucy believes
in embellishing authenticity for greater attraction. By starting
with what is there in nature and expanding, stretching and stylising,
the end result is more pleasing than an attempt at photo-realism.
Lynn
Hanley
Following
an Arts Foundation course in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Lynn studied
Printed Textile Design at Manchester Polytechnic. She then worked
as a freelance designer for several years before returning to
her first love of painting.
Lynn's
cityscapes and landscapes show the influence of her textile
background. Her use of colour, design and texture create a unique
style.
Lynn's
paintings depict quirky details and are full of characters making
the paintings into little stories. Her work has been described
as 'peppered with tiny people like Lowry crossbred with Beryl
Cook". Deliberately naïve and meticulously painted,
they have a charm which is uplifting.
Robert
Ryan
Although
Robert began his career as a metal worker in a Clyde shipyard,
it was his work for a special effects company in Australia
which led him to his current career as an artist.
He
began by working on small metal decorative panels, and he
has developed since then to produce his current work on glass.
His work is informed by his travels to such colourful and
inspiring places as Bali and Thailand.
Each
of Robert’s pieces is unique. He uses copper wire, crushed
gemstones and a variety of minerals to produce abstract images
directly on to glass. He calls them "jewellery for the
walls".
Brenda
Struthers
Brenda
moved to the Scottish Borders in 1983. She has always worked
with textiles and clay and began painting in 2007, inspired
by postcards sent by her daughter who was travelling the world.
She
paints mostly in acrylics, and her love of organic shapes,
vibrant colour, texture and movement are evident in the wonderful
pieces she creates.
Jewellery, Ceramics, Glass & Textiles
The smaller pieces we have on exhibition are changing all the time, so it's always worth dropping in between exhibition openings to see what's new. Our current exhibitors are:
Jewellery: Lilian Busch, Hannah Louise Lamb, Aldona Juska, Angela Learoyd, Melanie Muir and Angie Young.
Ceramics: Janet Adam, Linda Kinsman Blake, Elizabeth Elliott, Tom Hopkins Gibson, Alison Ogden, South Lissens Pottery.
Glass: Emma Butler-Cole Aiken, Ingrid Phillips, Lindean Mill Glass.
Textiles: Moira Dickson, Julia Cunningham, Shirley Pinder.
Your Invitation...
We look forward to welcoming you to the Private View of this new exhibition - join us for a glass of wine on Saturday 12 or Sunday 13 June between 12 and 3.
Helen, Helen, and Kirsten
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