The Moray Artists Group’s varied works are on display in the Long Room at Logie Steading until July 14

NINE local artists are exhibiting their work in a spectacular setting over the next few weeks.

Keen to build on the success of last year’s summer exhibition, The Moray Artists Group has again set up in the Long Room at Logie Steading until July 14, to display and discuss a wide range of art from paintings and ceramics to pieces in wood, willow and silver.

Spokeswoman and Forres quine, Maggie New, is part of the team that is looking forward to meeting the public.

She said: “Logie Steading is a hidden gem of artisan makers with niche products, so we are happy to join the artistic hub!

“The Long Room gallery is in a fabulous setting, with spectacular walks along the nearby river Findhorn and beautiful Logie House Gardens- so the event will make a wonderful day out for visitors.”

The exhibition showcases the work of the nine established local artists and makers who came together for the first time in 2022 to create the Moray Coast Artists Trail as part of North East Open Studios (NEOS).

Maggie’s paintings are inspired by a sense of place and the elements. She said: “I’m interested in how colour can be used in an evocative way.”

Findhorn-based painter Dina Leigh’s pictures are inspired by nature and humanity.

Ceramist Iain Campbell from Forres said: "My inspiration comes from walking and looking in the hills, woods and beaches around Moray and the Highlands.”

Iona Leishman also paints from Findhorn. She said: "Water, trees, sky and landscape offer me infinite chances to make art. "

Rafford painter Jude Edgar is often inspired by the view of Findhorn Bay from her hillside studio and our “stunning” local beaches.

Karen Collins, also from Rafford, works with willow. She said: "I take great pleasure in transforming raw materials by hand into useful, beautiful products.”

Duke Christie of Dallas explained: “I transform responsibly sourced wood into powerfully intricate sculptures."

Alison Johnston - a painter in Duffus - paints places that feel special to her. “Clashach Cove can be experienced in unlimited ways,” she said. “I often cycle there and paint it in different light, weather and seasons."

And Duffus-based silversmith Iona Hall decorates jewellery and silversmithing with the irregular patterns and textures she sees at the cove and Hopeman.

The artists will take turns to welcome visitors to the exhibition - to talk about their work and give insights into the creative process from inspiration to technique.

“Everything will be for sale,” added Maggie, “from artists cards and limited edition prints to original paintings and 3D pieces to suit all budgets.

“We look forward to discussing the high quality art and design on display, in such a beautiful, welcoming gallery.”

For more information visit https://logie.co.uk/29-june-14-july-moray-artists-in-the-long-room/

The exhibition will give a taste of what will be on display when the artists open their studios for NEOS 2024 from September 7-15.