It has been a busy and exciting few days.Firstly the Spring Fling launch event on Thursday night at Gracefield Arts Centre,Dumfries was very successful .It was really exciting to meet fellow artists and makers from across the region who are involved this year-especially with it being my first time participating in the event. What I find particularly interesting is that certain conversations can trigger thoughts and feelings -about my work and development as an artist,really just clarifying what I've been trying to achieve.
Friday night was equally as busy. A fantastic new gallery opened on Friday morning in Langholm,to the east of the region with the grand opening being held in the evening. The drive over itself was wonderful with the evening sun hitting the Lakeland fells across the Solway Firth. Unfortunately as snowdrifts were still banked by the road I was unable to stop and capture the vista.
The gallery is wonderful-sanded wooden floors and pale walls which really shows off the artwork on offer.Lisa ,Barry,Zoe and Pete ( jewellery maker,photographer,artist & furniture maker)have done a fantastic job,the evening was great and they deserve every success.
Cut the Mustard Gallery
52 High Street
Langholm
013873 81180
Driving home I listened to excerpts from Handel's Messiah on Radio 2 with narrative by Penelope Keith.This was unplanned but served to remind me of what Easter weekend is all about-not just the chocolate eggs but unfortunately in todays commercial world is sometimes forgotten.
On a lighter note tomorrow I have some cheeky wee plans which involve my friend Judith and a trip to Upper Nithsdale-to visit more artists and take afternoon tea which sounds once again, cultured and sophisticated!Happy Easter to you all ..........
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