An Tobar, the arts centre for the islands of Mull and Iona opens its 2006 Gallery programme with Long Night Moon – The Rhythm of Remembrance, an exhibition of recent mixed media work by Iona artist Mhairi Killin exploring the process of time on healing grief and the ascension of the spirit after death. The title piece, Long Night Moon is a collection of images created using paper, brass and stitched silver, charting the celestial path of the moon in 2006 and marking the whole and oneness of a year complete and another remembrance passed. The exhibition is supported by smaller studies and sketches to offer an insight into the creative process.

Mhairi Killin originally trained at Glasgow School of Art and moved to Iona in 1997 to set up a small studio and gallery. She has exhibited throughout the UK and her work is influenced by Scottish industrial, prehistoric and cultural archaeology, and the archaeology of personal memory and experience. Her inspiration is drawn from past remains as they exist in their present environment. Most often the structure of her work is created using textile techniques, for example weaving and stitching. This method of construction is integral to the concepts of the work, and the combination of traditional techniques with contemporary practice is an important aspect.

Long Night Moon - the Rhythm of Remembrance runs from 1 March to 22 April 2006.

The exhibition Long Night Moon will tour to the Patriothall Gallery, WASPS Studio in Edinburgh from 6th – 17th May 2006.

The exhibition previews on Tuesday 28th February in Gallery I, An Tobar, 6-8pm.

For more information contact Julie Paton on 01688 302211 or e-mail arts@antobar.co.uk