Patch Works - My Second Exhibition

Here are some photos from my second exhibition in the Arthouse.
It was really busy which was a big tribute to the exhibiting artists. I was so pleased with the 'FEEL' that the various interpretations that the title 'Patch Works' engendered. All the works had great individuality but with a bit of interesting juxtaposing they made sense and eventually gave a cohesive character.

I had three areas - my hallway housed the powerful pieces from Charles Macqueen, Christine Woodside, George Donald and James More as well as Moira Beaty and Anne Beaty.

The second space held in my sitting room had works from Lindean Mill Glass, Elizabeth Radcliffe, James More ( in a change of temperature !) and Susie Reade. I also was happy to be showing books from my good pal Kisley Di Giuseppe who now teaches in Canada and a quirky book by Susie Reade.

Interestingly both book makers are involved with helping kids with learning problems.

I made a grand error when I had lit the lovely Lindean Glass pieces from behind with candles which I found still lit the following afternoon - careless me !!

My third group was in my space where I also have my 'new' second hand piano. In good tune and played by Arnold Maran as well as Russell Hillhouse.

The artists shown were Keith Gavigan who delivered his 'stuff' by hand from Norway. I had not seen him for about 40 years. John Brennan's tapestries lent strength to the strong colour side of the room and in the centre of the more muted group was a work from Kate Charlesworth.

I had several queries about the works on show and hope some of those queries result in slaes to the artists. Bringing light to the room was a knitted fitting from Lil Gogan. another amazing version of a Patch Work !!

I take no percentage for showing these creative pieces but get a joy from having been the cause of a satisfying and varied display of invention. Of course the generous gift of some Auchentoshan Whisky from Bowmore Distilleries helped to warm our visitors even from as far
away as Galashiels - brave guys in these snowy days !! I also had aa guest from Australia but she was also here in a minor quest to see her daughter !

I probably shall hold off having another show for several months as it was not at inconsiderable expense to my finances and energies but I certainly shall have another as i find I am fixated on the pleasure of these showings.

If anyone has a feeling for another show, please feel free to talk with me. I would consider some other form for a show if I do not have to pay all the costs and have to do all the work. I fancy having some recitals which would remind me of my musical treats in Spoleto.