colony of artists exhibition
A varied collection of work on display in the artisan community of Abbeyhill Colonies, Edinburgh.
Over 25 different artists living at the Abbeyhill Colonies in Edinburgh open their houses over the weekend to create a unique exhibition in 13 venues.
The Abbeyhill Colonies are situated at the junction of Easter Road and London Road, in the east of the capital. We'd recommend you arrive by foot or by bus (Lothian Bus services 1, 4, 5, 15, 19, 26, 34, 35 and 44 all stop at the Colonies). Parking is limited in the area.
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the artists
Frances Durack & Paul Roger
5 Alva Place
ftjewels@gmail.com | handrolled@hotmail.comFrances'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.
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Margaret Macdonald & Jules Russell
34 Lady Menzies Place
julesrussell@aol.co.ukA display of artwork (paintings / pencil drawings) and a collection of hand made jewellery (earrings, necklaces, bracelets as well as sets).
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Abbeyhill Primary School
Abbey Street
www.abbeyhill.edin.sch.ukAbbeyhill 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.
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Lisa Graham & Denis Mallon
22 Regent Place
www.fashionably-late.co.ukLisa and Denis have collaborated to create a brand new animated short film, "Fashionably Late". Premiering at the 2012 Colony Of Artists exhibition, the film is a playful blend of stop-motion and hand-drawn artwork, suitable for the whole family.
As well as the opportunity to see Fashionably Late on our cinema screen, you can get a unique insight into the film making process.
Over the weekend, we’ll be exhibiting our sets, character models, props, costumes, and answering questions about what went into the production.
We will also have limited edition artwork prints for sale.
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Annabell Wolf
40 Waverley Place
www.albamusica.co.ukCoffee, Cakes, Albamusica string quartet, - Re-energise with a coffee or cool energy drink and some fantastic home baked cookies.
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Chloe Milner & Jasmin Sutherland
33 Waverley Place
chloejunemilner@gmail.com | jasminhs@hotmail.comChloe has been living in the Abbeyhill colonies for about 16 years. She has just completed a year's foundation course at Leith School of Art, and much of the work exhibited here comes out of that. There are some sculptural felt pieces, as well as some 2-dimensional work in mixed media including pastels, ash, sand, printing.
Jasmin has a BA (hons) and an MFA from ECA.
The images exhibited here are the result of a diary of photographs taken between November 2011 and May 2012 in which the same object – a piece of bright orange industrial tape – was photographed every day in a variety of contexts. This show is about the impact of bringing these images together.
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Morven Macrae, Emily Fogarty, Jeanette Cochrane, Colin Ashcroft
31 Carlyle Place
A series of mixed media, exploring the themes, "busy Lines", "remnants", and "urban nature"
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Hannah Reynolds & Emma Aitken
24 Waverley Place
h-reynolds.tumblr.com | emma-aitken.tumblr.comDreams 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.
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Gill Smith
3 Waverley Place
www.gillsart.netGill 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.
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Aileen Paterson
15 Carlyle Place
A display of original "Maisie of Morningside" Artwork. There will also be a book reading at 2:30 in the garden.
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Susie Wilson
15 Carlyle Place
www.theartistbookgroup.org.ukSusie Wilson, is an Edinburgh based artist who uses printmaking, painting and collage in her work.
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William Mazur
16 Carlyle Place
www.williammazur.comWilliam 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.
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Mairi MacSween, Carla Edwards, Katherine Emtage, Mairi Brown
1F4, 3 Salmond Place
www.mairimacsweendesigns.co.uk | www.carlaedwards.co.uk | www.katherineemtage.com | http://mairib.wordpress.comBased in the Out of The Blue Studios, this collective of four designers work in a variety of disciplines to create photography, handmade cards, resin jewellery, handcrafted bags and fashion accessories.
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