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Private View: The Patron Saint of Dogs - Thomas MacGregor @ The Palm Tree Gallery

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Private View: The Patron Saint of Dogs - Thomas MacGregor The Palm Tree Gallery   are thrilled to present   ‘The Patron Saint of Dogs’ , a solo exhibition showcasing here for the first time Scottish artist   Thomas MacGregor . T.D.MacGregor’s figurative and pictorial style targets contemporary subjects often using thickly laid brushstrokes and watery shadows to capture attitude and posture in high colour. With symbols and talisman, his work suggests a mythical aspect to everyday life. After graduating from Edinburgh College of Art with a Drawing and Painting degree, he took up a long term residency in Edinburgh’s ‘The Stand Comedy Club’ culminating in a series of comedian portraits, including Frankie Boyle, Johnny Vegas and Simon Munnery and the omnipresent ‘Stand Cowboy’. Thomas continued to work as a portrait painter and during this time held a part time position lecturing in art at HMP Edinburgh. It seems clear that the prison environment helped to feed some of th

FOCUS group show Nicholas Cheeseman – Troy Edwards – Takayuki Hara – Ian Robinson – Junior Tomlin –

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The Muse Gallery proudly presents FOCUS group show Nicholas Cheeseman – Troy Edwards – Takayuki Hara  – Ian Robinson – Junior Tomlin  – Private view:   23.02.2017 ,  6.30-9.00pm 23.02-12.03.2017 FB event:  https://www.facebook.co m/events/247269352396395/ Nicholas Cheeseman Nicholas Cheeseman investigates materiality and process. His works consider the value of these factors through construction, deconstruction, reconstruction and restoration. He uses the physical act of making as a means of thinking, and the outcomes explore the boundaries of imperfection, incompleteness and impermanence. He uses a variety of media and techniques including drawing, embroidery and sculpture. Nicholas lives and works in East London. Having studied for his BA in Fine Art at Staffordshire University he recently continued his education at Chelsea College of Arts (UAL) in MA Fine Art. He has exhibited across London and the UK, has wor

AGM Tuesday February 21st 2017

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Hi everyone, just wanted to remind everyone that our AGM is next week and so you are all invited to a lovely little cafe called Coffee, Cakes and Kisses (aww...sweet!) which is very close to where we had our members exhibition at the Fitzrovia Gallery last year. Check out the link anyway - it's only a minute from Warren St Station:  https://goo.gl/maps/ w54u1jtruLF2 Committee members are to be there for  6pm  for new members selection, and then the official AGM for all members will start at  7pm .  We will provide refreshments (including Coffee and cakes...) and we can also bring our own wine so bring a bottle if you fancy it. See below for venue details and agenda and do give me a shout if you are interested in taking on any of the available roles listed below. Please also RSVP if you haven't already. Cheers,  Gabriel ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ -- Tuesda

Maria Kaleta: The Pastel Society 118th Annual Exhibition 2017

Dear All, I am delighted to confirm I have been selected to The Pastel Society 118th Annual Exhibition 2017. You are cordially invited to join me to celebrate this event. "...Featuring works created in pastel, pencil, chalk and charcoal, the Pastel Society exhibits abstract and experimental works alongside traditional representation. The artists, including elected members of the Society and those chosen from open submission, all share a passion for working in dry media.  Works has been selected from over 700 entries to appear alongside paintings by some of Britain’s leading pastel artists. The Pastel Society’s annual exhibition will be on display at Mall Galleries in central London between  21 February and 4 March 2017 ...." PRIVATE VIEW Monday 20 February, 2pm to 8pm Open  10am to 5pm  (closes  3pm  on final day) Admission £3, £2.50 concessions, 50% off for National Art Pass holders,  Free for Friends of Mall Galleries, PS Friends and under 18s