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Past Exhibitions
John Cunningham - New Releases from the artists’ Private Collection - 26 May - 18 Jun 2010
The late John Cunningham is an important and highly regarded Scottish artist of the 20th Century. An artistic descendant of the Scottish Colourists, he attended Glasgow School of Art in the 1950’s. Cunningham’s work is in many private, public and corporate collections world-wide.
At Flying Colours Gallery we are delighted to be exhibiting some prime paintings newly released from the artist’s studio and private collection. Cunningham’s best loved work, ranging from large colourful still- life paintings to powerfully evocative Scottish landscapes, will be exhibited in this special, one-off, retrospective show.
Glasgow Art Fair - 25 - 28 Mar 2010
Now in its 15th year, the increasingly popular and respected Glasgow Art Fair has maintained a reputation for presenting contemporary art across a wide range of media and artists.
It is the UK’s most prestigious contemporary art fair outside London and has become a focal point for the visual arts in Scotland. Over 50 galleries and art organisations from the UK and Europe participate.
Flying Colours Gallery returns to Scotland, where it originated in 1986, to take part every year. We take a large and prominent stand and look forward to showing new work by our Scottish artists. www.glasgowartfair.com
Patsy McArthur Solo Exhibition - 11 - 26 Feb 2010
In this exhibition Patsy McArthur returns to exploring the human figure. Her combination of unusual perspectives and narratives are intriguing. The figures are either leaping, falling, balancing, or very still. In her picture entitled ‘The Pirate, Manhattan’ the powerful figure stands motionless as if he is on top of the world.
McArthur’s work has been widely exhibited in the UK and she has won several awards and scholarships. This is her second solo show with Flying Colours Gallery.
Christmas Crackers - 09 - 23 Dec 2009
For our Christmas show, the gallery are delighted to be exhibiting small and sparkling new paintings by gallery artists Shona Barr, Alastair Gray, Pam Hawkes, Stephen Mangan, Jean B Martin, Alan McGowan, Sandy Murphy, Anthony Scullion, Ethel Walker and Ingrid Wilkins.
Claire Harrigan RSW Solo Exhibition - 19 Nov - 04 Dec 2009
Flying Colours Gallery is delighted to be mounting an exhibition of new paintings by Claire Harrigan, six years after her last Solo Exhibition with the gallery. In this collection, she focuses on beach paintings made during a trip to the Caribbean and on still life paintings completed on her return home to Scotland. The immediate impact of Claire’s work is of heat and light and joy, and the combination of fragmented bold shapes and brilliant colour make her paintings both striking and original.
ArtLondon - 08 - 12 Oct 2009
Art London is an impressive, light and spacious art fair based in the heart of Chelsea amidst the grounds of the Royal Hospital. In 2008 Flying Colours Gallery took a large space and had their most successful fair in 5 years. The artists being shown this year are yet to be announced.
www.artlondon.net
Jean B Martin RSW Solo Exhibition - 24 Sep - 16 Oct 2009
The gallery is looking forward to Jean B Martin’s 5th Solo Exhibition, twenty years on from the first. Her recent trip to Morocco will be featured as well as her much sought after still life paintings.
20/21 British Art Fair - 16 - 20 Sep 2009
The 20/21 British Art Fair is held at the Royal College of Art in Kensington Gore. It is renowned as the fair in the British art calendar at which to see and purchase some of the best in British Art from 1900 to present day. Flying Colours gallery will be showing some of its most collectable blue chip artists and introducing figurative artist Pam Hawkes.
www.britishartfair.co.uk
Six of the Best at Edinburgh International Festival - 18 - 29 Aug 2009
The Edinburgh International Festival presents a rich program of classical music, theatre, opera and dance in six major theatres and concert halls and a number of smaller venues in late summer each year.
The Festival began in 1947, with the aim of providing 'a platform for the flowering of the human spirit'. Right from the start it inspired people to put on shows of their own outwith the official Festival, and soon these grew into the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Since then half a dozen or so more festivals have grown up around it in a 4-week period in August and early September, and collectively these are often known as 'the Edinburgh Festival'.
Flying Colours Gallery was located in Edinburgh from 1986 to 1995 and has now for many years returned to the city for the central fortnight of the Festival. In 2009 the gallery will show 6 of its major artists; Shona Barr, Stephen Mangan, Sandy Murphy RGI RSW, Tim Pomeroy, Anthony Scullion RGI and Ethel Walker.
www.eif.co.uk
Chelsea Festival Exhibition - 13 Jun - 25 Jul 2009
This year, coinciding with the Chelsea Festival Exhibition of the arts, Flying Colours Gallery will be displaying the work of its major gallery artists. This exhibition concentrates on figurative work.
www.chelseafestival.org
Chelsea Flower Show - 07 - 29 May 2009
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the ultimate event in the gardening year. It sets the latest gardening trends and creates a visual explosion of colours and scents. Cutting-edge garden design and thousands of perfect blooms; top growers and world class designers; scents and sights and shopping galore, Chelsea will be crammed with leading lights, big name designers and the spectacle you'd expect at the world’s greatest gardening event!
This year, for the first time, Flying Colours Gallery is proud to present works on a floral theme by Shona Barr, Mary Clare Cornwallis, Jean Martin and Lin Osborn. The exhibition will run concurrently with the Chelsea Flower Show and the 2 venues are located approximately 7 minutes walk from each other.
Glasgow Art Fair - 23 - 26 Apr 2009
Now in its 14th year, the increasingly popular and respected Glasgow Art Fair has maintained a reputation for presenting contemporary art across a wide range of media and artists. It is the country's most prestigious contemporary art fair outside London and has become a focal point for the visual arts in Scotland. Over 50 galleries and art organisations from throughout the UK participate, as well as some overseas galleries.
Flying Colours Gallery will return to Scotland, home of many of the artists shown, to take part. The gallery takes a large and prominent stand near the entrance and looks forward to showing new work by several Glasgow-based artists.
Opening times:
Thursday 23 April 10.30am - 8.00pm
Friday 24 April 10.30am - 6.30pm
Saturday 25 April 10.30am - 6.30pm
Sunday 26 April 10.30am - 6.30pm
http://www.glasgowartfair.com/
Lin Osborn Solo Exhibition - 12 - 27 Mar 2009
Lin Osborn was awarded a scholarship to Harrow School of Art and went on to study at Surrey Institute of Art and Design, graduating in 2001 with a BA Hons in Fine Art. She then attended Winchester School of Art where she became increasingly interested in photography.
Osborn uses a series of small detailed photographs to create her original artworks. The subjects are typically ordinary objects taken from everyday life or the natural world and by repeating a series of images the artist is able to change the original isolated context. ‘En masse' the images have a power and beauty.
By focusing on topical themes a spirit of time and place is conveyed. In 'Rainbow' for example, Osborn uses single colour formations, placing together images of trivial household objects. The importance of branding on plastic carrier bags is highlighted, introducing an aspect of commercial and social history that is fast disappearing.
In ‘Sunflowers' and ’Poppies' the inspiration comes from the subtle differences between apparently identical natural objects. Other works such as ’Doors’ have a historical and architectural interest.
The images comprising 'London' convey the variety and importance of the capital city as it is in 2009. Photographs of tourist paraphernalia are cleverly juxtaposed with views of iconic buildings such as Battersea Power Station.
Winter Exhibition - 03 - 27 Feb 2009
Showing a selection of the gallery’s abstract artists including Alastair Gray and Ingrid Wilkins
Stephen Mangan Solo Exhibition - 06 - 21 Jun 2008
David Kirk - Twenty Four Hours - 29 Feb - 15 Mar 2008
Christmas Group Exhibition - 06 - 22 Dec 2007
Selected works by Gallery artists.
Tanfield Chambers - 29 Nov 2007 - 26 Jan 2008
Flying Colours Gallery are delighted to have been asked to take part in this exciting exhibition at Tanfield Chambers in Holborn. Tanfield Chambers is one of the largest sets in London with 71 members of chambers and 11 members of staff.
Specially selected works from some of the galleries favourite artists will be on display throughout the conference rooms.
Angela Reilly Solo Exhibition - 16 Nov - 01 Dec 2007
Alastair Gray Solo Show - 6 Burnsall Street - 12 - 27 Oct 2007
Following the success of his previous show Gray returns to the gallery with an equally exciting new collection. In these strong abstract canvasses the artist's imagination has been captured by the contrasting landscapes of Switzerland and New Mexico.
In this body of new works Gray also pursues another interest - man's intervention in the landscape. Industrial scars in the form of pylons and cables lend themselves perfectly to Gray's imagery. The scoring of the canvas, layering of the paint and the oily glazes help create and reinforce the mood of the places he paints.
20/21 British Art Fair, Royal College of Art, London - 12 - 17 Sep 2007
The 20/21 British Art Fair is held at the Royal College of Art in Kensington Gore. It is renowned as the fair in the British art calendar at which to see and purchase some of the best in British Art from 1900 to present day.
AAF New York, The Metropolitan Pavillion, Manhattan - 13 - 17 Jun 2007
For the fifth time we will return to the AAF in New York, now located in fashionable Chelsea. Showing a lively selection of artists work, including large-scale glossy abstract paintings, we look forward to meeting old and new clients alike. For more information please contact the gallery.
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