A group exhibition at Tighnabruaich Gallery, Argyll from 1 - 23 July 2023.
This exhibition features the work of ten artists exploring themes of evolution, growth, observation, development and change.
I am delighted to have five new paintings included in the show, all 30 x 30 cm and float framed in beautiful white painted wood. You can also read my accompanying text below:
“As I mix inks and prepare to paint in my new studio here on the Isle of Bute, I contemplate the path that has lead me here and how my practice, and I, have evolved in that time.
My relationship with landscape and place have always been a strong theme in the work I make.
Earlier in my career geological maps and the exploration of landscape in the context of deep time were the dominant inspirations, developing an understanding of place from its very building blocks. As time went on, and by learning more about the world around us; flora, fauna, land, and seas, my focus moved towards a more emotional consideration of our interconnectedness with nature. Care for the natural world, and living symbiotically with it, has many benefits for nature and humans. In the words of Mary Oliver: “…attention is the beginning of devotion.” At the same time my choice of medium also developed, from layering and stitching fabrics to painting with watery inks, affording me more expressive and organic marks.
Having lived and worked in the busy, urban setting of the central belt all my life, my love for nature grew into a deep longing to be closer to it. Over the past few years I have been considering my sense of belonging and search for connection to nature and community. This culminated in a move to Rothesay in 2022. These paintings explore this time of change, layers of complex thoughts and feelings, marks of time and connection.“
This is a really gorgeous and moving exhibition, superbly curated by Rosalyn McKenna. I highly recommend a trip to Tighnabruaich to see this beautiful collection of works from a number of talented artists. You can also see all the works and details on the gallery website.
Tighnabruaich Gallery
Seaside House
Tighnabruaich, Argyll, Scotland
PA21 2DR
OPENING HOURS
Monday 11am - 3pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm