Coming Soon . . . .

I know we are just getting used to Autumn, but I'm too excited about what's coming for our winter exhibition.  I promise it's not winter yet, it's just a sneaky peak!

Alice McMurrough

We have invited twenty-five artists to put together a collection that will warm the heart and thrill the eye.  Opening on 4 November, this exciting exhibition will take us all the way up to Christmas Eve.

Sandy Murphy RSW RGI PAI

Our invited artists include many Smithy favourites such as David Martin RSW RGI, Gordon Wilson, Margaretann Bennett RSW and Sandy Murphy RSW RGI PAI, but I'm very excited to say that they will be joined by several artists who are new to the gallery.

Gordon Wilson

Margaretann Bennett RSW

We are adding to our favourites with exciting artists such as David Schofield, Paul Barnes, John Kingsley PAI, Neil MacDonald PAI and Stanley Bird.

David Schofield

This is going to make for an incredibly bold and imaginative exhibition. Scotland seems to be burgeoning with talent, and I feel very lucky to be able to put together an exhibition which will showcase some of the creativity that is produced in this country.

Stanley Bird

Keep your eyes open for more information and for more preview images.  They are all so tempting, but too good to share all at once!

Paul Barnes

Thanks for reading!


Natalie

Coming Up!

We all need a holiday, even a break from something we love doing.  I have had my week far, far away . . . .

. . . . and now I'm back, happy to be immersed in all things gallery, particularly since the invitations have already been received for our brand new exhibition opening this Sunday.

All the paintings have arrived for this lovely mix of works by award-winning artists. When I finally see all the paintings together in the same room, even before they are hung, I get a strong feel for the exhibition.  It's different every time.  This one already feels cool, creative and calm.


We have one of Scotland's most reputable painters known the U.K. over, David Martin RSW RGI . . . .

Ace of Clubs

Sian MacQueen RSW, is becoming increasingly well known for her exquisitely textured ethereal scenes of Scotland . . . . 

Journey To Jura

And David Smith RSW, a vibrant Scottish painter gaining attention from the art world from here to London. . . . .

Fisherman's House, Coll

I am excited to say I have come back to a lot of enquiries already about the upcoming exhibition.  Always a good sign of things to come.

The exhibition previews this Sunday, 2pm to 5pm. The artists will be present and drinks and canapes will be served.  All are welcome!

To preview just now, click the link.

http://smithygallery.co.uk/currentExhibitions.htm


Thanks for reading!


Natalie

Truth Wins Out

It is a wonderful thing when art encourages discussion and debate, broadening into fields far beyond the gallery walls.

Joyce Gunn Cairns  - Childhood Unmasked



The Alasdair Gray and Joyce Gunn Cairns exhibition ends this Sunday, and for me, it has been a joyful experience.



Alasdair Gray - Inside





It has been the busiest exhibition the gallery has had yet which doesn't surprise me, but what does, is the time and enjoyment people have taken over looking, reading, pondering and discussing both of the artists' work.  Staying a while and taking it all in.  It has been an exhibition of many elements, and also one of a kind.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this special exhibition such a success, especially to all the art-lovers who are taking a little part of the exhibition home with them!



The opening of the exhibition





I really want to thank the wonderful Joyce Gunn Cairns for creating such beautiful and thought-provoking work, and also for her friendship and encouragement.  She's a very special person and it has been a joy to get to know her even better than I already did.



Joyce in her studio



Thank you to Alasdair Gray for being the unique and talented human being he is.  He has brought a lot of joy and intrigue to the gallery for the last five weeks.  People have come in their droves to appreciate this huge Scottish talent and I am delighted to say like myself, some have been inspired to read or re-read one of his many works, or to again enjoy one of his several murals adorning well-known Glasgow landmarks.

 

Alasdair and Joyce - artists and friends



What I am most pleased about is the publlic's response to work that deals with some serious and challenging subjects.  The work of these artists is beautiful, but not always pretty.  It has shown me that great talent and and the ability to get to the truth of the matter, whatever the subject, has a beauty and joy all of its own.

The exhibition continues until Sunday 13 May.

Thanks for reading!

Natalie