colony of artists exhibition

Frances Durack & Paul Roger

5 Alva Place

Frances's jewellery is inspired from her travels and people she has met from around the world. All handmade using macrame with gemstones, wire, bits and bobs.

Paul Rodger has been doing stencil art and clothing for the last 5 years. His influences include pop culture, 60's magazines, old textile designs and whatever takes his fancy.

Abbeyhill Primary School

Abbey Street

Abbeyhill is a school of artists who enjoy being creative. Come along to our school and see the fabulous artwork produced by the children. Enjoy a cuppa and some home baking as you wander around the exhibition.

James Gamgee

28 Regent Place

James enjoys snapping abstract and travel photographs. The abstracts range from reflections on water to urban scenes, while the travel photographs were taken during trips to Portugal and France. The kitchen will feature a selection of gingerbread buildings and a gingerbread toy theatre by neighbour, Lilias Fraser.

Lisa Graham & Denis Mallon

10 Regent Place

Lisa studied fine art and graphic design, and now specialises in oil painting and graphic art. Her recent works are oils on canvas, inspired by natural and human themes.

Denis also studied graphic design, and is now an interactive designer. His installation piece uses digital collage and music loops to produce a unique audio-visual experience.

Annabell Wolf

40 Waverley Place

Coffee, Cakes, Albamusica string quartet, - Re-energise with a coffee or cool energy drink and some fantastic home baked cookies. Interested in the environment? Find out how you can save money with environmentally friendly household products.

Hannah Reynolds & Emma Aitken

24 Waverley Place

Dreams and a state of unconsciousness are recurring themes present in this selection of paintings, drawings and prints by Hannah Reynolds, who grew up in the colonies, and fellow student Emma Aitken. The pair have just completed first year at Glasgow School of Art studying Painting and Printmaking.

Gill Smith

3 Waverley Place

Gill is a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and has lived in the Abbeyhill colonies since 1988. Gill had exhibited throughout the UK and her paintings have been reproduced by international card companies. The use of rich colour and the interplay of shapes are the main focus of Gill's paintings.

Anne Marie's Teas and Home Baking

37 Carlyle Place

Why not drop in for a cuppa and some good home baking? Not only will you get a well earned rest, but all proceeds go to Oxfam.

Mary Drummond, Rona MacLean, Pat Crombie, Denise Horn

29 Carlyle Place

Working with a range of glass art techniques we have built on previous work inspired by our favourite themes. Enjoy reflective angels, translucent shoals of fish, delicate garlands of flowers, seascapes and enchanting sea creatures.

Mic D Galanos, Seán Ó Cathasaigh, Tanya Roberts,
Jim Matherson, Kirstyn Knowles

24 Carlyle Place

A combination of photography and animation takes over the venue with work inspired by everything from the female form to fashion with the worlds of fine art and illustration combining to produce some enigmatic works.

Heather Anderson & Caroline Welsh

2 Carlyle Place

Heather Anderson and Caroline Welsh are long-time fans, first-time exhibitors in the Colony of Artists. The cousins started Wombling, recycling and being crafty around 1980 and continue to make nice things. You'll find a wide variety of interesting items which we hope you'll like, including paintings, jewellery, photos and cards. Pop in for a choccy biscuit at least!

William Mazur

16 Carlyle Place

William has resided in the Abbeyhill Colonies since 1996. Painting primarily in watercolour and acrylic, nature is at the heart of William's work. The changing moods, light, and seasons, and how it effects the landscape, are a continual inspiration.

Simone Clarke & Martin McKenna

3f3, 3 Salmond Place

Simone Clarke and Martin McKenna have lived overlooking the colonies for two and a half-years. Both artists will be showing new work for this exhibition, and you are invited to have a cup of tea with them while enjoying the show.