MORAY ARTiSTS Taster Show for North East Open Studios running in Long Room at Logie Steading from July 15-25
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TWELVE local artists are to feature in an exhibition at Logie Steading this month.
The ‘MORAY ARTiSTS Taster Show’ for North East Open Studios (NEOS), running from July 15-25 in the Long Room at the steading, will showcase paintings, ceramics, wood sculpture and carving, basket weaving, jewellery and silversmithing ahead of NEOS week this Autumn.
Duffus-based painter, Alison Johnston, is one of the featured artists.
She said: “I paint places that feel special to me, such as Clashach Cove. It can be experienced in unlimited ways and I often cycle there and paint it in different light, weather and seasons.
“Logie Steading is a hidden gem of artisan makers with niche products. The Long Room Gallery is in a fabulous setting, with spectacular walks along the river Findhorn and beautiful Logie House Gardens - so a visit makes for a wonderful day out.
“If you want to meet the artists and locals, buy local and see work inspired by living in Moray, then allow for plenty of time because there is a lot to enjoy!”
The artists and makers came together for the first time last year to create the Moray Coast Artists Trail as part of NEOS. Each has chosen special pieces for display ahead of opening their studios doors to the public again for NEOS from September 9-17.
They will be taking turns to welcome the public to Logie Steading, talk about their work and give insights into the creative process - from inspiration to individual techniques.
The taster show is an opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of work and learn about the thriving artistic community in Moray. The featured artists originate from Germany, the Netherlands and throughout the UK but all have settled in Moray.
Dina Leigh, a painter in Findhorn said: “My paintings are inspired by nature and humanity.”
Duke Christie, a wood sculpture in Dallas, transforms responsibly sourced wood into powerfully intricate sculptures.
Iain Campbell works with ceramics in Forres. He said: “Inspiration comes from walking and looking in the hills, woods and beaches around Moray and the Highlands.”
Iona Hall, a silversmith in Duffus decorates silver jewellery and silversmithing with irregular patterns and textures she sees at Clashach Cove and Hopeman.
Iona Leishman, a painter in Findhorn, said: “Water, trees, sky and landscape offer me infinite chances to make art.”
Jude Edgar, a painter in Rafford, confirmed her paintings are often inspired by the view of Findhorn Bay from her hillside studio and by stunning local beaches, especially Findhorn and Hopeman.
Karen Collins, a willow worker in Rafford, said: “I take great pleasure in transforming raw materials by hand into useful, beautiful products.”
Maggie New, a painter in Forres makes paintings inspired by a sense of place and the elements. She is interested in how colour can be used in an evocative way.
Stuart McAllister, a painter in Forres, said: “I enjoy painting ‘en plein air’, when the Highland weather allows.”
Udo Reiss, a wood carver in Findhorn, is a trained sculptor who “never finds a material more alive than wood.”
Vera Bohlen works with ceramics in Findhorn. She said: “ I make organically shaped pots and animal figures influenced by the landscape I live in.”
Visit https://www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk/ for more information.
There will also be a mini market at Logie Steading on July 15.
