Showing  at Tobermory Art from 24th May is new work by local artist Dawn Reade.  Using the medium of Lino cut the artist creates prints which have a bold linear style. Dawn does much of her lino-cutting work in her kitchen, keeping the lino warm on the Aga. She largely draws inspiration from little happenings and observations of her own life, her children, domestic life, and her surroundings on the Isle of Mull. Dawn works mostly in monochrome however she has recently been experimenting with colour, both during the printing process and by hand. This will be the artist’s first solo exhibition of her work 

Born in Belfast in 1972. Studied History of Art at The University of Edinburgh, graduating in 1994.. Whilst studying  met her husband to be, Joe Reade who had been brought up on the Isle of Mull. In June 1994 they both moved to Mull to set up home and start their renowned business, The Island Bakery. Dawn and Jo have two sons, Fergus and Rory.

Despite running her business and having a full family life she has maintained her interest in art. She has exhibited work at the Bi-annual exhibitions in Glengorm Castle and  is regularly shown at the Carthouse Gallery, Calgary. In 2004 Dawn exhibited in group shows at Tobermory Art and was invited to exhibit at the Christmas exhibition at the Bonhoga Gallery, in Shetland.

In 1998, Dawn saw an exhibition by the renowned Scottish printmaker, Willie Rodger. She fell instantly in love with the work  This sparked an interest in the process of printmaking. In 1999 Dawn attend an inspiring printing course at Edinburgh College of Art led by Jane Hyslop. Here she learned the craftsmenship of cutting and printing from lino. Back on Mull Dawn bought a second hand etching press….

'the wee things in life that make you happy' will be exhibiting at  Tobermory Art, Portmore Place, Tobermory (just behind the corner shop) from 24th May – 10th June 2005. For further details contact Alicia Hendrick on 01688 302777/ 07766023552.