NEWS EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS
Hello from my studio, deep in the garden at Meikle Richorn, here in south west Scotland . . .
Over 30 years ago I graduated as an artist in Creative Arts. During those 30 years I have done lots of career development in the shape of courses and workshops, exhibitions, personal practice and getting on with life. My process is a tribute to never standing still and always answering the call of personal creativity, which I believe lives inside every one of us.
COMING UP . . .
HARBOUR COTTAGE GALLERY AUTUMN EXHIBITION
16 - 28 OCTOBER 2023
Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10.30 - 5.00; Sun 12.00 - 5.00
I shall be exhibiting at the Autumn Exhibition at the Kirkcudbright Harbour Cottage Gallery.
There will be framed paintings, mounted paintings and greetings card all for sale.
[b'BOTTLING IT'
In January 2022 I was commissioned to make a film of prose and poetry work made by the Women Who Write group in Galloway. The resulting film 'bottling it' was screened at the CatStrand, New Galloway n 17th September 2023, along with a Q&A discussion between myself and the writers and a short writing workshop. Everyone agreed it was a very enjoyable event. To watch the film click here
still from 'bottling it'
photo by Sue Thomas
00:24:29
The film 'bottling it' incorporates the key strands of landscape, traditional female domestic activity – cooking/preserving/nourishing and feeding others; and the emerging sense of self, through relationships, place and time. Through poetry, prose and imagery it unstoppers, decants and spills out memory. It invites introspection and a sense that there is more to talk about, to explore and appreciate. It offers a feeling of reflection and connection to the wider female family members and to the lives of rural women everywhere. This is a celebration of women writers who challenge stereotypical views of women living in a rural landscape.
Title page from 'bottling it'
photo by Sue Thomas
COMING UP . . .
HARBOUR COTTAGE GALLERY AUTUMN EXHIBITION
16 - 28 OCTOBER 2023
Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10.30 - 5.00; Sun 12.00 - 5.00
I shall be exhibiting at the Autumn Exhibition at the Kirkcudbright Harbour Cottage Gallery.
There will be framed paintings, mounted paintings and greetings card all for sale.
[b'BOTTLING IT'
In January 2022 I was commissioned to make a film of prose and poetry work made by the Women Who Write group in Galloway. The resulting film 'bottling it' was screened at the CatStrand, New Galloway n 17th September 2023, along with a Q&A discussion between myself and the writers and a short writing workshop. Everyone agreed it was a very enjoyable event. To watch the film click here
still from 'bottling it'
photo by Sue Thomas
00:24:29
The film 'bottling it' incorporates the key strands of landscape, traditional female domestic activity – cooking/preserving/nourishing and feeding others; and the emerging sense of self, through relationships, place and time. Through poetry, prose and imagery it unstoppers, decants and spills out memory. It invites introspection and a sense that there is more to talk about, to explore and appreciate. It offers a feeling of reflection and connection to the wider female family members and to the lives of rural women everywhere. This is a celebration of women writers who challenge stereotypical views of women living in a rural landscape.
Title page from 'bottling it'
photo by Sue Thomas