Past Exhibitions

Onslaught of Autumn: 13 October 2011 - 7 November 2011

A mixed exhibition to celebrate the arrival of Autumn, with new work by Hazel Cashmore, Beth Robertson Fiddes, Mark Edward, Ian Rawnsley, and introducing to the gallery landscape artist Melanie Williamson.

 

 

Plight of the Bumblebee: 8 September 2011 - 10 October 2011

A fascinating and entertaining mixed exhibition highlighting the problem of the declining bee population and helping to raise funds for research through artwork. Artists as diverse as Jenny Matthews, Janet Melrose, Dylan Lisle, and sculptors Hanna Haworth and Jessica Irena Smith have all produced superb work of a bee-related nature for this exhibition.

20% of the proceeds of the exhibition will be donated to The Bumblebee Conservation Trust.

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PRESS RELEASE:

BEES CREATE A BUZZ AT UNION GALLERY

Union Gallery, located on Edinburgh’s Broughton Street, is to hold an exhibition of art dedicated to the bumblebee and to highlight the decline in its population.  20% of the proceeds of the exhibition will be donated to The Bumblebee Conservation Trust.

‘Plight of the Bumblebee’ is a fascinating exhibition of the highest quality in which some of our finest artists have created bee-related work as a method of highlighting the problem of the declining bee population and of raising funds for research into this critical issue.  Artists as diverse as Derek McGuire, Jenny Matthews, Janet Melrose and Mark Edward, along with New York based sculptor Hannah Haworth and Czech sculptor Marcela Trsova, have all used their considerable talents and their concern about this issue to produce an exceptional and unique exhibition.  All the work has been inspired by the bumblebee, so this exhibition will both amuse and challenge the viewer.

Dr Ben Darvill, Chief Executive of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust says:
‘BBCT are delighted to receive such wonderful support from the Union Gallery in Edinburgh and the artists participating in their upcoming exhibition about the plight of the bumblebee.  This impressive exhibition will not only generate valuable income for the BBCT, but it will also help raise awareness of the issues that our bees face.  Our bees are in trouble and urgently need flower-rich habitats to sustain their populations.  Our conservation and outreach work support our overall vision that one day our communities and countryside will be rich in colourful wildflowers and bees, supporting a diversity of wildlife and habitats for everyone to enjoy.  For more information about the BBCT, please visit http://www.bumblebeeconservation.org.

For those who wish to enjoy a superb exhibition whilst, at the same time have the opportunity to support those who are working to stop the decline in the bumblebee population, this is a must-see exhibition.

 

 

Still.  New paintings by Philip Braham: 5 August 2011 - 5 September 2011

Union Gallery is delighted to announce an important exhibition by multi award-winning Edinburgh based artist, Philip Braham.  Entitled ‘STILL.’, this is the first solo exhibition of Braham’s paintings to be held in Edinburgh since 2005, and the first anywhere since 2006.
Philip Braham is one of Scotland’s most noteable contemporary talents, working in the media of both paint and photography, and has a justifiable reputation as a major creative force, producing work that is visually stunning, challenging and demanding of the viewer.  In the last two years, he has found acclaim with his publication ‘Suicide Notes’, and with his photographic work ‘Falling Shadows in Arcadia’ –showcased at the RSA during the Edinburgh Art Festival 2010.
‘STILL.’ is an exhibition of new paintings in which Braham explores the influences that have helped to shape his life as a painter and as a man, invoking a sense of paused narrative and recalling vivid moments of personal history.  Using woodland interiors as his backdrop, Braham has created an extraordinary collection of paintings that are both beautiful and deeply atmospheric.  The intense stillness of these paintings will cause the viewer to pause and reflect, and will trigger poignant reflection in all who see them.  There is no doubt that the work is challenging and will demand considerable attention from the viewer, but the result will certainly be worth the effort.
This new body of work by Philip Braham is sure to attract attention from across the globe.  Already, Union Gallery is receiving enquiries about the exhibition from collectors, Art Institutions and Art Historians in the UK and further afield.  As his first major exhibition of paintings in Edinburgh since 2005, ‘STILL.’ is a significant event in the City’s art calendar and should not be missed.

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Head to Head: 7 July 2011 - 1 August 2011

A fascinating and intense exhibition by four of Scotland’s finest figurative artists, exhibiting together for the first time.  David Hosie, Joyce Gunn Cairns MBE, Sophie McKay Knight and Norrie Harman have used their diverse talents to produce a series of paintings studying the human head.  David Hosie paints intriguing faces that encapsulate the very soul of the subject - full of optimism and fragility, whilst Joyce Gunn Cairns’ work has a unique, sometimes disquieting version of the truth.  Sophie McKay Knight ‘collects’ images of people wherever she goes and creates paintings of a magical, almost fanciful nature.  We are also delighted to be exhibiting work by Norrie Harman.  Edinburgh born, this is the first time in several years that he has exhibited work here, having established a serious reputation as an artist elsewhere.  His raw, brooding and energetic work is truly exceptional.
This is an exhibition of differing and wholly distinctive styles, each working to the same theme.  The results are highly impressive and are highly recommended.

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Now We Are Two: 9 June 2011 - 4 July 2011

The exhibition to celebrate this anniversary is a group showing of exceptional quality and includes work by artists Drummond Mayo, Olivia Irvine, Stewart Bremner and Jenny Matthews. We are also delighted to be introducing to Union Gallery the extraordinary collage work of Stonehaven-based painter Colin Brown.  This is an exhibition of the highest quality – a fitting way to celebrate our two years in business.

 

 

A Still Life: Janet Melrose Solo Exhibition: 5 May 2011 - 6 June 2011

While I was making the paintings for this exhibition I kept thinking ” less is more;” this was my mantra. I seem to need to make work which is simple and without embellishment. The overall space of the canvas and in particular the edge of the canvas has become important to me. I think of it as having a main theme and subplot both hanging in the balance and it is only after some considerable time that some of these paintings are resolved. Colour too needs to be refined and a matt surface achieved by adding gesso to the acrylic paint. Since moving to Perthshire I have been able to return to ideas which interested me as a child; I love making drawings of birds and insects and the animals which I share a space with.I use them some times to communicate my thoughts as well as just enjoying the moment. This exhibition has been cathartic and I have so enjoyed being able to make it. Janet Melrose, April 2011.

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Diversity: Barbara Franc Solo Exhibition: 14 April 2011 - 2 May 2011

London based sculptor, Barbara Franc is bringing her highly distinctive, decorative and collectable work to Union Gallery for a solo exhibition of new work in April. This will be her first solo exhibition in Scotland.

Please click on Barbara Franc’s page to view the full collection.

Largely working with recycled materials and wire, the pieces are diverse - from Kimonos in various sizes, to animal forms and a personal homage to Matisse, but they are all linked together in a celebration of life and the very simple pleasure of bringing a smile to people’s faces.

Much of the material used is salvaged from discarded objects, partly for the satisfaction of recycling unwanted waste, but just as importantly to meet the need to use materials that ‘resist’ the artist.  Materials that have a set form, colour or texture and have had a previous purpose, force Franc to adapt to their qualities and become part of the creative process.  A prime example of this would be the piece ‘Time Flies’: during it’s construction Franc’s workbench is littered with bits and pieces collected over many years, and various pieces are offered up to see if they will fit within the sculpture of the horse. It is not uncommon for Franc to spend a whole day experimenting to see how the bits of watches, hinges or metal bits might want to fit together, attaching them and then dismantling the whole lot.

Barbara Franc unashamedly enjoys working with animal forms, with their never-ending shape and form being a constant source of inspiration to her, and she is highly accomplished at capturing the feeling of presence and movement.  The exhibition includes a number of exquisitely crafted exotic birds along with more common crows and magpies, foxes and horses.  All have been created with the same determination to produce work of fine quality, and the desire to amuse. 

Perhaps the most unusual pieces in the exhibition are the superb Kimono sculptures.  Initially inspired by the gift of an original Kimono, Franc has researched the garments in depth, particularly using the collection at the Victoria & Albert Museum as source material.  Fascinated by their sculptural form when on display with the arms stretched out straight to the side, she has followed original dressmaker patterns to produce a series of Kimonos made from coloured, decorative tin stitched together with copper wire. Some are life-size wall hangings, whilst others are smaller, delicate pieces to be put behind glass.  In both forms, the results are stunning.

Barbara Franc trained as an artist under John Bellany at Morley College of Art, and her sculpture is now collected and commissioned internationally, with a strong band of admirers.  Working since the early 1990’s, she has been featured in numerous publications as well as on the BBC (2005).  She has also worked with David Linley Furniture and Design, producing sculpture to sit alongside their furniture. 

This is an exhibition full of charm, humour and colour, yet there can be no question that it is also an exhibition of real quality and, through the use of recycled materials, real ingenuity.

 

 

Making Waves: 17 March 2011 - 11 April 2011

A group exhibition taking its inspiration from the coast.  Including new work from Beth Robertson Fiddes, Dominique Cameron and Hazel Cashmore, along with the installation ‘Sea of Souls’ by Czech artist Marcela Trsova

 

 

Being Human: 17 February 2011 - 14 March 2011

A powerful and compelling study of the human condition in the 21st Century.  Audrey Grant and Martyn McKenzie have used their unique voyeuristic and artistic talents to produce two different but equally dramatic visions of human responses to the world around us and to the social constraints that control us.

‘I am interested in how the figure reacts and interacts in an abstract yet emotional way to its surroundings, and seek to discover a pose for the figure that connects in a dynamic way to this space.  this often results in the figures appearing ill at ease, and it is their physical and emotional awkwardness that I seek to explore…...The process of painting has become a sort of philosphical enquiry for me into how I use the paint to express what I want to say about my subject matter, so the paint itself becomes part of the idea or subject of the painting’
Audrey Grant, December 2010

‘I often find people strange: their actions, the way they infest their man-made environments, clustered together in buildings or moving fast across roads or railway lines - all fulfilling shared interests within these social spaces.  We find this in shopping malls, buses and planes, cinemas, cafes, theatres and trains - in fact everywhere.  We have created such a surreal world: a world to entertain ourselves and to consume.  A place where people where glasses, earphones and hats and where everyone stops if they see a red light, or stands still on stairs that move in straight lines, whilst above the crowds sit round-faced clocks, their presence a constant reminder of the structure to which we all abide…..In a sense to me, art is a method of passively playing with the world and with people’s minds and emotions.  It is about exploring, getting lost and always changing and moving.  It is about being human.
Martyn Mckenzie, December 2010

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Small and Perfectly Crafted: 13 January 2011 - 14 February 2011

An exhibition that does exactly what it says on the tin…..a show of small pieces by some of our finest artists.  Whilst we all agree that big can be beautiful, this exhibition proves that tiny treasures can have just as much impact and can easily hold their own.  Including new work from Ruth Addinall, Imogen Alabaster, Christine Clark and Henry Kondracki, this is an exhibition of the highest quality.

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Christmas Exhibition 2010: 2 December 2010 - 24 December 2010

A fine, mixed exhibition of work by some of the very best contemporary artists, and introducing the extraordinary sculpture ‘The Hunt’ by 2010 ECA Graduate, Hannah Haworth.

For more detail, please refer to the artists’ individual pages.

 

 

Synaesthesia II:  New Paintings by Trevor Jones: 4 November 2010 - 29 November 2010

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Union Gallery is pleased to present the first major solo exhibition by abstract artist Trevor Jones. Trevor’s latest paintings have been inspired by the music of various contemporary Scottish bands and singers, which the viewer will be able to enjoy through a personal MP3 player whilst viewing the work.

Created with a remarkable awareness and sincerity, ‘layers of thought’ are built up with paint and mixed with various other media as he responds intuitively to the world around him. Working in a unique, free flowing manner whilst incorporating rhythms and patterns, text and textures, Jones’ paintings evolve until the essence of the subject matter reveals itself. Both challenging and rewarding, each piece is approached individually yet a powerful coherency threads its way through his very distinctive style.

There is a long history of both scientists and artists attempting to establish links between music and colour. However, while no meaningful relationship has been measured, Jones affirms this hasn’t hindered the creation of artworks that are still stimulating, insightful, challenging or simply beautiful and engaging. He explains that his paintings are not an attempt to ‘make right’ where the others before him ‘went wrong’ and they are not a scientific experiment to further investigate this elusive parallel. The exhibition is, in a sense, a tribute to those past artists who, like him, were inspired by the phenomenon of colour and its transcendental and ineffable connection with music.

This is certain to be a beautiful and challenging exhibition full of depth and colour that reaffirms the rising reputation of one of our finest abstract painters.

PRESS RELEASE

SYNAESTHESIA II:
New Paintings By Trevor Jones
04.11.10 – 29.11.10

Synaesthesia: a “union of the senses” whereby two or more of the five senses that
are normally experienced separately are involuntarily and automatically joined together.

Union Gallery is pleased to present the first major solo exhibition by abstract artist Trevor Jones. Trevor’s latest paintings have been inspired by the music of various contemporary Scottish bands and singers, which the viewer will be able to enjoy through a personal MP3 player whilst viewing the work.

Having graduated with distinction from Edinburgh University’s MA Fine Art Programme in 2008, Canadian Trevor Jones has already forged himself a formidable reputation as an abstract painter of exceptional talent.  The use of Scottish contemporary music as inspiration for this collection of work adds to the feeling of an artist embracing the culture of his adoptive home.  Jones is a busy man: as well as an artist, he is Assistant Director of the national charity Art in Healthcare and a part-time tutor at Leith School of Art. 

Jones’ paintings are created with a remarkable awareness and sincerity as ‘layers of thought’ are built up with various media. Working in a unique, free flowing manner whilst incorporating rhythms and patterns, text and textures, Jones’ paintings evolve until the essence of the subject matter reveals itself.

Jones explains, “There is a long history of both scientists and artists attempting to establish a connection between music and colour; however, while no meaningful relationship has been measured this hasn’t hindered the creation of artworks that are still insightful, challenging or simply visually stimulating and engaging.” He goes on to say, “These paintings are not an attempt to ‘make right’ where others ‘went wrong’. They’re more a tribute to those past artists who, like me, were inspired by the phenomenon and complexity of colour and its transcendental connection with music.”

This is certain to be a beautiful and engaging exhibition full of depth and colour that reaffirms the rising reputation of one of Scotland’s finest abstract painters.

SYNAESTHESIA II 04.11.10.10 – 29.11.10

Opening Hours:
Mon – Sat 10.30 to 18.00
Sunday 12.00 to 18.00

 

 

Landmarks II: 7 October 2010 - 1 November 2010

Following the success of last year’s ‘Landmarks’ exhibition, Union Gallery has invited back some of its finest landscape painters to showcase their superb talents once again.  As well as new work from Hazel Cashmore, Dorothy Bruce, Marion Kennedy and Martyn McKenzie, we are delighted to welcome new artist to the gallery, Beth Robertson Fiddes.

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Ella Novo Loco:  Derek McGuire Solo Exhibition: 9 September 2010 - 4 October 2010

ELLA NOVO LOCO
Derek McGuire New Paintings

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Union Gallery – Derek McGuire preview from stewart bremner on Vimeo.

Union Gallery is proud to present over 20 new paintings from artist Derek McGuire.  With pieces ranging from postcard size to large scale, and dealing in stylistic hybrids from abstraction to figuration, this is his most diverse exhibition to date.
In the past Derek used a surrogate motif for more personal ideas. Now the shackles are off and the title of the show ‘ELLA NOVO LOCO’ refers to the ‘Novo Loco’, or ‘New Place’, Derek finds himself inhabiting, surrounded by a loving family, the latest addition being his second child, 21month old daughter Ella. The joy fatherhood brings helps to light up the dark palette. The chaos of caring for often unruly, and often sweet, daughters has helped Derek produce a body of work he never imagined. These are paintings borne out of turbulence and untamed vitality.
Derek’s paintings are dark not only in terms of the palette, but also in the spookiness of their moody atmospherics. When other colours brighten them - lurid pinks, warm yellows or infected greens - they take on a neon, plastic or toxic light. They are painted on variety of surfaces, cardboard, wood, canvas and he uses varying densities of paint and intensities of colour resulting in a vibrant, tactile surface.  Paintings like the ‘Pink Painting, Mascara Sky is Crying’, with its rods of wax colour and the unsettling yellow/green, of ‘Cityscape with a Fear’ have an overarching sense of tension, of trauma and edginess. There are signs of aggression in the making of these works and a physicality implying violence. The scale and the dense layering of these large paintings have a size and visual weight that gives the image an intimidating presence.
Derek’s way of painting is strongly improvisational, with amalgams and connections being made which require constant change and movement. His thinking revolves around an interplay between figurative and abstract elements constantly juggling. Derek devours newspapers each day and at times he’s stimulated by passing items of interest, encapsulated in brief sentences, reports or statements.  Much hangs on the titles of these works: the title animates our often pointedly political reading of a picture. By placing the title up against the language of painting, Derek has explored new means of transgressing or destabilising the easy relationship the viewer has with the painting. Derek’s titles often subvert expectation or tease with meaning, which opens up a space for contemplation and engagement with the viewer.

There is a considerable level of quotation. ‘The Rears of the Charging Chasseurs’ makes direct reference to the first exhibited Gericault painting and studies of the same name. The horses are at rest and the power in their rears is evident, exposing tension or pent up violence. There are also images of humour, hope and celebration of Derek’s young family and their relationship with the natural environment, in particular their secluded garden. ‘Expressionist Garden with Bees, Ponies and Unicorn’ and ‘The Relaxing Pleasure of Shitting in the Woods’ are differing takes on our relationship with nature.

This is an exhibition of extraordinary diversity and depth, that will challenge, amuse and entertain the viewer.  In his most important exhibition to date, Derek McGuire has used his unique voice to superb effect.

Derek McGuire (b.1964, Fife) lives and works in Edinburgh. He is a lecturer at Edinburgh College of Art and is also currently involved in teaching projects at the Estonian Academy of Arts, Tallinn, Estonia. Recent exhibitions include the innovative group project at Albany Lane Gallery, Edinburgh and 1989-2009, Celebrating 20 Years of the Alastair Salvesen Art Scholarship at the Dovecot Gallery, Edinburgh.

ELLA NOVO LOCO 09.09.10 – 04.10.10

Opening Hours:
Mon – Sat 10.30 to 18.00
Sunday 12.00 to 18.00

 

 

 

 

7 Artists, Edinburgh Soul: 5 August 2010 - 6 September 2010

Collaborating for the first and probably only time, this exhibition unites some of Edinburgh’s finest contemporary talents in a powerful and emotional display.  This is an exhibition of contrasting styles and content which creates cohesion through the quality of the work and the stature of the artists.  Each of the exhibiting artists has gained international recognition for unique and evocative work that challenges and satisfies the viewer.
Philip Braham’s meticulous and finely observed ‘Drift’ series is both reflective and challenging.  The iconic, powerful studies of Graham Flack are full of tension and beauty, whilst Michael McVeigh’s dream-like paintings transport us to another world.  Having been a major contributor to Scottish figurative painting over the last 30 years, David Hosie continues to produce influential and demanding work that is universally admired.  Award-winning artists Olivia Irvine and Henry Kondracki offer their unique perspectives on 21st Century life and family.  For many years, Edinburgh sculptor John Brazenall has worked as a fine art bronze founder, collaborating regularly with such luminaries as Ian Hamilton Finlay and, in New York, Julian Schnabel.  His own work, rarely exhibited, is anarchic, playful and beautifully conceived.
An exhibition featuring seven of Edinburgh’s finest and most exciting artists, full of iconic and powerful imagery, and exploring some great home-grown talent.

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Have a look at this superb video of the exhibition hanging and subsequent opening:

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Dylan Lisle and Patsy McArthur: 1 July 2010 - 2 August 2010

Two of Scotland’s finest figurative artists have collaborated to make this an exhibition of extraordinary quality.  Both graduates from Grays School of Art, they take widely different approaches to produce exceptional work.
Patsy McArthur creates evocative images with a psychological and emotional impact. Her images deal with figures in motion or transition and allude to movement through psychological states. Using repetition as a tool, with the same figure appearing more than once in an image, she removes the work from realism so it becomes a site for multiple versions of self, or transitional human states. The work is generally monochrome or very limited palette which strips the image down, without colour to seduce, thus focussing on content.
Equally, this exhibition sees Dylan Lisle producing an outstanding body of work: the first substantial collection to be shown in Edinburgh since 2002.  Fascinated by the technical aspects of painting and inspired by pioneering masters such as Caravaggio and Zurbaran, Dylan’s mastery of technique married to his contemporary vision creates work of beauty, serenity and mystery.
This exhibition is a showcase of two exceptional artists, each bringing their individual interpretations of the human form.  Essential viewing for all lovers of figurative art.

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Summer Cocktail: 3 June 2010 - 28 June 2010

An irresistible blend of Union gallery regular artists including Janet Melrose, John Carberry and Sally Johns, along with the introduction of some new artists to the gallery, James Newton Adams and Drysdale Scott.
The month of June also sees Union Gallery celebrate its first birthday.  The party will be an open house affair attended by gallery artists, friends and supporters alike.  Should you like to help us celebrate this milestone, please email us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

 

 

Jenny Matthews: 7 May 2010 - 31 May 2010

Few artists working in Scotland today can boast such a loyal and passionate following as Jenny Matthews.  Having trained under Dame Elizabeth Blackadder at ECA, Jenny has taken the art of flower painting to the highest levels, working predominately in watercolour.  Her paintings are highly observed, in contrast to the surrounding areas which are more intuitive and atmospheric, and are often inspired by colour combinations noticed while out painting. The myriad of flowers and plants, not to mention the ever-changing landscape and weather conditions, allow her to constantly find new inspiration and ideas, whether it be in the garden or further afield.  Highly collected and admired, Jenny has produced a stunning collection of new work for this beautiful exhibition.

 

PRESS RELEASE

MULTI-AWARD WINNER JENNY MATTHEWS SOLO EXHIBITION

Union Gallery is delighted to announce a solo exhibition by the multi-award winning and much collected artist, Jenny Matthews.  Predominantly working in watercolour, Jenny is one of the foremost painters of flowers currently working in Scotland and has received much critical acclaim for her work.

Whilst at Edinburgh College of Art, Jenny Matthews was trained under Dame Elizabeth Blackadder and she went on to receive the Edinburgh College of Art Prize for Watercolour in 1986.  Since then she has gone on to win several other awards, including the Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Purchase Prize in 2007.  Critical acclaim for her paintings includes being listed by The Scotsman in the ‘Top 20 of Scottish Art’ and the ‘5 Best for Scottish Watercolours’. Amongst collectors of her work she can include the author Ian Rankin, Hewlett Packard, private bankers Adam & Co and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.

Jenny has taken the art of flower painting to the highest levels.  Her paintings are highly observed, in contrast to the surrounding areas which are more intuitive and atmospheric, and are often inspired by colour combinations noticed while out painting. The myriad of flowers and plants, not to mention the ever-changing landscape and weather conditions, allow her to constantly find new inspiration and ideas, whether it be in the garden or further afield. 

Many characteristics of her work can be traced to four years spent in Indonesia, whether it is the colour green, abstracted squares representing rice paddies from the air or an interest in tropical flora. One of the centre pieces of this forthcoming exhibition will be ‘Burung Jawa’ which draws on those influences, and features some of Jenny’s collection of Indonesian fabrics.

This is an exhibition of astounding beauty; full of colour, vibrancy and style.  To see so many of Jenny’s flower paintings in one space is both a rare opportunity and a highly pleasurable experience.  Jenny has been working on this exhibition for 12 months, and the result is truly remarkable.

Jenny Matthews says of her work: ‘I have a passion to seek out flowers wherever I go…and I endeavour to recreate my wonder at the creation around us through my work.’ 
To view this spectacular collection of new work is to fully appreciate her love of the natural world around us and understand her extraordinary success at recreating it for our pleasure.

JENNY MATTHEWS SOLO EXHIBITION 07.05.10 – 03.06.10

Opening Hours:
Tues – Sat 10.30 to 18.00
Sunday 12.00 to 18.00
Monday by Appointment

 

 

 

Not So Still: 25 March 2010 - 2 May 2010

Union Gallery’s first exhibition of still life and observational paintings is a must, with contributions from some painters of exceptional quality. On exhibition will be new works by superb artist Georgie Young and the Gallery welcomes the stunning work of highly regarded Glasgow artist Cathy Campbell. This will be Cathy’s first exhibition in Edinburgh and we are proud to have the opportunity to showcase her work.

 

 

Call of the Wild: 4 February 2010 - 22 March 2010

A fine mixed exhibition inspired by the natural world in all its forms.  Contributors include Hazel Cahmore, John Auldjo, Martyn McKenzie and Marion Kennedy.

 

 

Olivia Irvine and Fiona Jappy: 7 January 2010 - 1 February 2010

Union Gallery is delighted to announce an exhibition by two of Scotland’s most creative and exciting contemporary artists, Olivia Irvine and Fiona Jappy.  Both create highly personal, thought provoking and beautiful paintings that are yet individual in style and content.  An exhibition influenced by family, heritage, identity and belonging, this is a real treat for all lovers of fine art.

 

 

Christmas Exhibition: 26 November 2009 - 4 January 2010

A fine exhibition of work from artists including Dylan Lisle, Janet Melrose, Imogen Alabaster and Mark Edward.  A mixed exhibition of the highest quality.

 

 

Landmarks: 8 October 2009 - 24 November 2009

An exciting exhibition of new Scottish landscapes by some of our finest artists, including Georgie Young, John Carberry, Dorothy Bruce and Alison Auldjo, along with superb sculptures from Barbara Franc and Frances Ross and woodturnings by Andrew Ross.

 

 

David Hosie Solo Exhibition: 10 September 2009 - 5 October 2009

UNIONgallery is proud to present an exhibition of recent work from one of Scotlands finest figurative painters. Having exhibited to acclaim around the world, we are delighted to welcome David back to Edinburgh for this exhibition.

 

 

Festival!: 6 August 2009 - 6 September 2009

A stunning collection of new work by some of the finest contemporary artists currently working in Scotland.  Artists exhibiting include: Graham Flack, Henry Kondracki, Stewart Bremner, Derek McGuire, Lisa Petterson, Christine Clark and Trevor Jones.

Opening Times: Monday - Saturday 10.30 - 18.00
                        Sunday                 12.00 - 17.00

 

 

Introducing…: 10 June 2009 - 30 June 2009

A mixed collection from some of our finest artists, showing the wealth of both established and new talent at UNIONgallery.