Autumn 2009 - Paint Can
PAINT CAN ON WHEELS RIDES INTO TOWN
24th – 28th August 2009
The Travelling Gallery begins its autumn tour in Edinburgh with an exhibition devoted to paint.
Paint can is a colourful and fun exhibition which looks at how some artists are currently using paint and how the seductive qualities of paint can be used within other media including animation, drawing, installation and performance.
Exhibits include 2 small textural paintings by Alexis Harding, recent winner of the John Moores Painting prize, three very painterly animations by Dutch artist Jacco Olivier, plus a drawing and painting of the same image by Glasgow based artist Carol Rhodes.
Also onboard the gallery/bus is a film by George Barber called Automotive Action Painting where cars are used instead of brushes to create a giant abstract painting on the road. Edinburgh based artist Michael Craik is showing a series of 4 spray painted etched aluminium panels which are based on patterns found in Arabic architecture and, Miranda Blennerhassett will paint directly on to the walls of the gallery inspired by the architecture of the interior. Other artists are Ufuk Gueray and Christopher Stevens who both show an extreme passion for paint in very different ways.
Councillor Deidre Brock, Culture Convenor, said: “With Paint Can, the Travelling Gallery has come up with another fascinating and thought-provoking exhibition. I look forward to seeing the Gallery attracting the crowds across Edinburgh before it sets off on its autumn tour around Scotland.”
Alison Chisholm, Travelling Gallery Curator said “I think everyone will find something to enjoy in this exhibition. Despite being very different in their treatment of materials and ideas, the eight exhibiting artists demonstrate their fascination with paint and give us an opportunity to revisit a familiar medium but still be surprised.”
The Travelling Gallery will start its tour in Edinburgh on Monday 24th August and will visit a different venue in the City each day. It will also be participating in ART LATE on Thursday 27th when it will be parked on Infirmary Street near the Dovecot until 9pm. The gallery will then be travelling to areas throughout Scotland, including 6 weeks in the Highlands and Western Isles before returning to Edinburgh in December.
Mon 24 August Edinburgh Park, 11am – 6pm
Tue 25 August South Queensferry, Hawes Promenade, 11am – 5pm
Wed 26 August Craigmiller Community Centre, 10.30am – 3.30pm
Thurs 27 August 6 Infirmary Street, South Bridge, 2.30pm – 9pm
Friday 28 August Dean Gallery, Belford Road, 10am – 6pm
Entry is free and everyone is welcome. www.travellinggallery.com/.
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Media Contact:
Katie Emslie T 0131 529 2427 katie.emslie@edinburgh.gov.uk, or
Alison Chisholm T 0131 529 3682 alison.chisholm@edinburgh.gov.uk
NOTES TO EDITORS:
• The Travelling Gallery service was introduced in 1978 by the Scottish Arts Council. In 1997 its operation was switched to the City of Edinburgh Council, which continues to operate a national service. The new gallery vehicle was introduced in April 2007.
• The Travelling Gallery will receive £141,400 from the Scottish Arts Council towards the cost of foundation funding for 2009/10. This will support the unique self-contained mobile art gallery which takes a programme of high quality engaging exhibitions to communities throughout Scotland. The City of Edinburgh Council support the running of the service in kind. Other income is generated through hire fees from other local authorities who book the Travelling Gallery to tour their areas.
• The Travelling Gallery Education Programme aims to expand on ideas and skills highlighted in the Travelling Gallery exhibition and includes education packs, reference materials, worksheets, ideas for pre-visit and follow-up work, as well as artist-led workshops.
• The Travelling Gallery receives an average of 18,186 visitors per year.
• The Travelling Gallery vehicle is built on a Scania 12metre Omni Dekka chassis, and measures 12m long, 3.6m high and 2.5m wide. The bodywork was built by East Lancashire Coachbuilders in Blackburn and the interior was fitted out by W H Bence Coachworks in Yate near Bristol. The interior was designed by Sutherland Hussey Architects. The exterior artwork was created by Glasgow based artist Mandy McIntosh.
• The Travelling Gallery will visit the following areas with the PAINT CAN exhibition:
24 - 28 August – Edinburgh
31 August - 4 September – Aberdeenshire
7 - 18 September – Highlands
21 September - 9 October - Western Isles
19 - 23 October – Angus
26 - 30 October - East Ayrshire
2 - 6 November – Moray
9 - 13 November - West Dunbartonshire
16 - 20 November – Midlothian
23 - 27 November – Edinburgh
30 November - 4 December – Renfrewshire
7 - 11 December – Edinburgh
• Images are available. Please email travellinggallery@edinburgh.gov.uk or call 0131 529 3682.