Dumfriesshire Delineated
Written by admin on August 11, 2011
A special joint exhibition exploring the landscapes, buildings and people of Dumfriesshire opens at Dumfries Museum and Gracefield Arts Centre this weekend.
The exhibition at Dumfries Museum focuses on historical works, showcasing the way artists have recorded the county over the last three centuries. It compares romantic 18th century prints of historic monuments and idealised 19th century oils with 20th century works that reflect the contemporary colourist movement. It includes a dramatic depiction of the River Nith south of Sanquhar by an unknown artist which contrasts with a tranquil rendering of Rabbit Island, south of Brydekirk, by George Wright. Visitors can explore the jumbled closes and grand facades of 19th century Dumfries through the work of William Coston Aitken and Joseph Watson amongst others. Contrasting views of the Solway shoreline sit alongside the works of Christian Jane Ferguson which show both town and country scenes remarkable for their light and colour.
Visitors to Gracefield Arts Centre can view selected contemporary works of art by over 20 artists that present new interpretations of the Dumfriesshire area. Works have been submitted by well-known local painters like Alexander Robb, Julie Dumbarton, Freda Blackwood, Bella Green, Angela Lawrence and William Spurway, to name but a few, and there is also a selection of exciting photographic works from Roger Lever and Jane McLaughlin. With a wide selection of styles and media there is guaranteed to be something to suit all tastes and visitors will have the chance to vote for their favourite. The winner of the public vote will be purchased for the Gracefield Permanent Collection through a grant from the Dumfriesshire Educational Trust who are celebrating their centenary this year.
This partnership exhibition opens officially at Gracefield Arts Centre at 7pm on Friday 12 August. It will run at both venues until Saturday 22 October when there will be a special late night opening from 7pm at Dumfries Museum, when the result of the public vote for the Gracefield Collection Purchase will be announced.
Dumfries Museum is open from 10am – 5pm Monday – Saturday and 2pm – 5pm Sunday. (From October 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm Tuesday – Saturday)
Gracefield Arts Centre is open 10am – 5pm Tuesday – Saturday
Admission is free.
Bee On August 12, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Hi TC
Listening live !!