Glasgow
Black and Gold - Contemporary jewellery
7 – 28 May 2011
Free
A new exhibition challenging contemporary jewellers to produce a body of new work that fits into to the theme, Black and Gold. There were no restrictions on materials used, only the colour theme applied. Participating jewellers include Christine Kaltoft, Anne Graham, David Hempstead, Sian Elizabeth Hughes, Stacey Bentley, Katie Lees, Lilian Busch, Antonia Chiappe, Suzanne Potter, Gerlinde Huth, Ashi Marwaha, Rebecca Little, Ute Decker, Jenny Deans, Mandana Oskoui, Judy McCaig, Syann van Niftrik and many others.
Roger Billcliffe Gallery,
134 Blythswood Street, Glasgow G2 4EL
Open
Mon – Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm
Sat 10am – 1pm
Telephone: 0141 332 4027
Mike Lythgoe - New Carvings
7 - 28 May 2011
Free
Inspired by the early North American decoys Michael's stylised curvilinear representations of wildfowl and waders have now evolved into a style and form collected by many. From Wrens to Bewicks Swans each sculpture is unique, hewn from blocks of wood using drawknives and spokeshaves and then sympathetically painting them using acrylic pain
Roger Billcliffe Gallery,
134 Blythswood Street, Glasgow G2 4EL
Open
Mon – Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm
Sat 10am – 1pm
Telephone: 0141 332 4027
Unite
16 April to 7 May 2011 (closed 22 - 25 and 29 April)
Free
The exhibition showcases work by thirty eight makers from across Scotland including ceramics, kilt making, willow weaving, jewellery, glass making, mosaic, millenary, textiles, tapestry, furniture, letter cutting, metal and wood working and weaving. The selected makers were chosen to champion the quality and range of Scottish craft and inspire audiences. Their work is displayed alongside material to showcase the work of craftscotland as the world’s first craft audience development agency and its vision to unite, inspire and champion Scottish craft.
Collins Gallery,
University of Strathclyde, 22 Richmond Street, Glasgow
Open
Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm
Sat 12 – 4pm
Ghost Orchids by Siobhan Healy
16 April - 15 September 2011
Free
In this site-specific sculpture, Scottish artist Siobhan Healy has created a subtle and thought provoking artwork that is inspired by the rare British wild flower- the Ghost Orchid (Epipogium aphyllum). The Orchid is depicted in transient and ethereal clear glass. The intention is to encourage the viewer to reflect on the potential loss of this fragile species. Siobhan is an artist who specialises in glass work relating to rare species of wild plants. The idea of preserving and documenting plants permeates her work.
Orchid House
Glasgow Botanic Gardens, G12 0UE
Open daily 10am - 6pm
www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Residents/Parks_Outdoors/Parks_gardens/botanicgardens.htm
Image Copyright (top to bottom): 'Flock' necklace, oxidised silver/18ct detail, Christine Kaltoft - Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Hoopie, Mike Lythgoe - Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Ceramics, Lorraine Robson - Collins Gallery, Ghost orchids, Siohban Healy Photo: Ian Marshall and Siobhan Healy - Glasgow Botanic Gardens
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