Swanson Gallery, Thurso

Seeing Dragons in The Clouds

5 April to 3 May 2008

“Sometimes we see a cloud that’s dragonish;
A vapour sometime like a bear or lion,
A towered citadel, a pendant rock,
A forked mountain, or blue promontory
With trees upon it.”

Anthony and Cleopatra, Act IV, Sc.14, William Shakespeare

This is a fascinating exhibition and highly accessible exhibition that celebrates the artistic imagination. Some nine artists have used as their starting point found objects, materials and images to which they have given new identity and meaning This exhibition highlights very different artistic visions and the ability to see something magical in the ordinary and the everyday. Includes works by Helen Denerley, Robin Callender, Heidi Daish, Nora Fok, Peter and Linda Green, Chila Kurmari Burman, Frank Hills, Lizzie Farey and Leo Hills.

The exhibition is accompanied by an activity booklet which has been devised for young people.

Further info:
http://www.chila-kumari-burman.co.uk
http://www.robincallender.co.uk
http://www.heididaish.co.uk
http://www.helendenerley.co.uk
http://www.lizziefarey.co.uk

Open M, T, W – 1 to 5.30pm; F 1 to 8pm; Sat 10am to 1pm. Admission Free



St Fergus Gallery, Wick hosts an exhibition of pictures, 3D artworks and other items by
pupils of Pulteneytown Academy and South Primary School from now until 10 May. This includes the pupils’ own take on Andy Warhol. Gallery attendant and artist Shelagh Swanson will be running an art project for any children interested in creating works to cover additional wall space.

This will be followed on 13 May by the ‘Over the Hills’ Craft exhibition.

Information: 01955 603489 (during opening hours); also (01955) 609906

Open M, T, Th 12 to 5pm, Fr 2 to 8pm, Sat 10.30am to 1pm, Closed Wed & Sun. Admission Free