What's On | March 2024
Claire Harkess | Season's Song
7 March - 6 April
Claire Harkess’s poetically titled Seasons Song is an exhibition that feeds the senses and reminds us of our close relationship with nature. Harkess studies the natural world continuously with a keen and curious eye. The Gallery is now filled with woodland birds, seabirds, and birds of prey which are represented in delicate watercolour. Every brush stroke is loaded with movement, colour, light and emotion. Her paintings are amplified by the beautiful Haiku by Chris Arthur. Watch her film here and experience the poetry and magic unfold. Publication available. Meet the artist at our coffee morning on Friday 5 April 11am - 12noon.
A Legacy in Colour |The Peploe Family
7 March - 6 April
W.W. Peploe (1869-1933) | S.J. Peploe (1871-1935) | Denis Peploe (1914-1993) | Clotilde Peploe (1915-1997)
A Legacy in Colour invites you to witness and explore the Peploe family's artistic legacy, appreciating the diversity within their shared commitment to artistic expression over the course of more than 150 years. From the vibrant palettes of Samuel John Peploe and the graphic lines of W.W. Peploe to the direct, physical work of Denis Peploe and Clotilde Peploe, this exhibition celebrates the enduring impact of a family that significantly shaped the art scene in Scotland and beyond. The exhibition is supported by audio and film and is located in our new creative space and gallery garden room. Lola Peploe’s film Grandmother’s Footsteps will be screened in the gallery everyday at 3.30pm (12 noon on a Saturday).
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Amanda Simmons | We Are Crow
7 March - 6 April
Based in Dumfries and Galloway, Amanda Simmons presents a stunning new series of studio glass in We Are Crow inspired by two poems by Ted Hughes – Crow and the Birds and Crow Hears Fate Knock on the Door. The colours and patterns in the vessels relate to each species and screen printed words, layered chaotically with low-fired black glass powders add texture to the work. To find out more about the themes in Simmons's practice you can watch her on film here. Meet the artist at our coffee morning on Friday 5 April 11am - 12noon.
Jacqueline Mina OBE | March Jewellery Focus
7 March - 6 April
This March we focus on the eminent goldsmith and jeweller Jacqueline Mina, OBE. Kirsty Sumerling visited the artist in her London home and studio last week whilst Christina Jansen and Ruth Leslie were at Meow Studios setting up our first modelled photoshoot. Discover more about Mina’s incredible craftmanship coupled with stunning new images which help enhance the brilliance of her outstanding practice.