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Renowned Sculptor Exhibits in St Andrews 2008-03-20 11:16:47 Heralded by many in the art world as the next Henry Moore, Alexandros Arabatzoglou’s sculptures have been sold to private collectors all over the world, and demand for his work has been such that he has not exhibited in a gallery for nearly nine years, despite offers from some of the worlds most prestigious galleries. However, after striking up a relationship with Artery Gallery, Alexandros decided to end his gallery exile by exhibiting one of his hand carved sculptures in their St Andrews
branch.Born in Heraklion, Crete in 1970, Alexandros came from an artistic family and has therefore been involved in art since a very early age, beginning with designing and creating his own unique jewellery. It was during this period that he was chosen as “Finest Modern Greek Artist” by the BBC. La
Spring Exhibition at Artery Gallery 2008-03-18 08:49:29 January and February are often grey and miserable but thankfully we are now into March, and Spring
will soon be on the way. Here at Artery Gallery
we thought we would celebrate by bringing in some Springtime Colour! We are proud to introduce two new artists whose work is awash with colour, character and sheer vibrancy. Lancashire born, self-taught water-colourist Kelvin Burgoyne and former restoration architect John Wetten-Brown from Glasgow. Recent art graduate John Wetten-Brown has gone from restoring Scotland's Historic monuments, to painting some of Scotland's most interesting treasures. His subjects range from historic fishing villages like Crail and Pittenweem, to the landscapes of Skye, Mull and Sutherland with great sweeps of mountain, moorland and sky. For many years Ke Read more:Exhibition
The Surreal Deal - Andrew Baines 2008-03-18 08:47:36 New works by Andrew
Baines are now on exhibition at Artery Gallery in St Andrews. Andrew has exhibited extensively in Switzerland, the US and Canada as well as around Australia and has proved equally collectable in Scotland, since being introduced by Artery Gallery three years ago One time illustrator and sign-writer, Andrew Baines has risen in recent years to become one of Australia’s top contemporary artists. In the last four years alone, he has been a finalist in no less than twelve competitions, two of which have been for the Australian National Portrait award. It has been as a figurative painter that his reputation has been established. With a strong resemblance to the work of Belgian surrealist Rene Magritte, the majority of Andrew’s work depict suited businessmen, not nec
National Galleries of Scotland Art Competition for Schools 2008 2008-03-12 09:11:28 The annual NationalGalleries
of Scotland
Art Competition for Schools
2008 is now open for entries. Please send your entries to Linda McClelland, National Gallery of Scotland, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL.This year there are six categories for entry, each with a different theme:Category A Nursery Schools (Theme – Birds)Category B Primary 1-3 (Theme – Can you see the music?)Category C Primary 4-7 (Theme – Sit in Splendour)Category D S1 and S2 (Theme – Art to Wear)Category E Special Education Schools (Theme – Come Closer)Category F Group Work (Theme – selected from any of the above)Pupils are asked to view selected works from the Online Collection of the National Galleries of Scotland and to make their own personal response on paper. The closing date is Friday 9th May 2008.An a
Scotlands Bold Landscape 2008-02-14 08:00:04 Scottish artist Martin Devine has launched his latest exhibition of work at Artery Gallery in both St Andrews and Crieff. Martin, of Linlithgow, Employs colour theory, varying the use of tone and differing brush strokes to present a contemporary image of the Scottish landscape, aiming to change the perception of the landscape seen by the viewer. Martin explains, “I originally discovered an artistic ability in portraiture and wildlife, moving onto landscapes which have now become my recognized field in a distinctive style”. Inspired by minimalism, spare with detail, encouraging a regard for simplicity, the strengths of his watercolour paintings lie in the boldness of the colours he uses, perfectly outlined with Indian ink. His paintings have proved a huge success in his sh Read more:Landscape
Mythyical Sculpture! - "The Golden Fish" by Alexandros Arabatzoglou 2008-01-16 09:04:40 In some cultures a fish can be a potent sign of fertility, signifying abundance, movement and creativity. For example, in Roman mythology a fish can be a symbol of love – fetching Venus to mind – or the power of the waters, mighty Neptune. Fish in baskets – as in meals of plenty, bread and wine, the foods of redemption – and fish in association with an axe as in Assyria and Crete, or perhaps with moon shapes in many of the fishing cultures, all represent blessings and confer magic fertility on the catch or upon the whole community. In China. Great Mother Kwan-yin was often portrayed as a fish. In India the Goddess Kali was called ‘the fish eyed one’, and in ancient Egypt, Isis was called Great Fish of the Abyss. In Greece. the Greek word ‘delphos’ meant both fish and womb. Read more:Golden
Christmas Shopping - Unique Art Gift Ideas - Secure Website 2007-12-18 08:47:51 Visit www.arteryuk.comArtery Gallery is a leader amongst Scottish contemporary art galleries, and have gathered the best of Scottish and International talent.With galleries in both St Andrews and Crieff, as well as an extensive and secure website, buying original art has never been more accessible and affordable.Paintings by popular abstract artists such as Derek Collins with his 'Flaming Art' and Peter Davenport,Bold, colourful landscapes by Martin DevineSeascapes by Colin Carruthers, the consistently selling artist exclusive to Artery Gallery.Leading Australian contemporary artist Andrew BainesCrete sculptor Manolis PatramanisSculptor and painter James Adams from the Isle of SkyeScottish figurative sculptor Ronna Elliottas well as many unique art gifts from John McPhail, Tim Fowler, All Read more:Christmas
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The Hooded Monks 2007-11-20 08:17:40 These are new hand crafted, ceramic 'Hooded Monks' by highly respected Cretian sculptor Manolis Patramanis. The monk figures represent how people in everyday challenging roles are putting themselves forward to serve the world by devoting their energies into helping those in need, often going unnoticed and unpublicised, The work undertaken by these unknown ‘Hooded’ Samaritans is ever more highlighted over the increased Christmas period, yet their endeavour continues throughout the year. A hooded monk on the mantelpiece can act as a nice little reminder. Most of the sculptures by Manolis Patramanis are developed from his thoughts on life, and his work is exclusively available in the UK through Artery Gallery at 43 South Street, St Andrews (01334 478221) and 22 King Street, Cr
3 Years and 4 Stars 2007-11-14 08:04:13 In 2004, Artery Gallery opened its doors at 22 King Street, Crieff for the first time, bringing with it modern contemporary art from local artists as well as from around the world. The aim behind Artery was to make this art accessible and affordable to everyone. This month, Artery Gallery celebrate their 3rd birthday and at the same time, celebrate retaining their 4 Star Arts Venue title with VisitScotland. During the 3 years of successful trading in Crieff, Artery Gallery has also expanded into one of Scotland’s prime cities, St Andrews. The number of artists exhibiting through Artery Gallery has also grown in this time, with popular Scottish artists consistently featuring, such as that of Derek Collins, Graham McKean and Peter Davenport. In recent months the gallery has a Read more:Years
Artery Gallery in St Andrews 2007-11-14 08:03:20 Artery Gallery
opened in St Andrews
in May of 2006 and made an immediate impact with its locals and visitors to the town. Based at 43 South Street, it is in an ideal location situated opposite the Byre Theatre and just a few yards up from the famous Jannetta’s Ice Cream shop and with the cathedral ruins in the same corner of St Andrews, people are drawn all the way through to Artery Gallery’s part of town. St Andrews is well known for attracting many overseas visitors for its history, education and golf, and Artery Gallery has had visitors of it's own from across the world including Japan, France, Italy, New Zealand, Alaska, Canada and the USA, all purchasing original artwork or leaving positive comments in the visitor guestbook. Artery Gallery has also been a major suppor
Scottish Art on Fire 2007-11-14 08:01:55 Artery Gallery is a leader amongst Scottish
art galleries and has become known for not only its diverse collection of contemporary art, but also for its broad range of national and international artists with their own unique backgrounds. One particular Scottish artist who fits this mold and is on constant exhibition at Artery Gallery with his 'Flaming Art', is professional artist from Airdrie, Derek Collins. Derek creates stunning works of abstract art by pouring carefully selected special resins, powders, pigments and liquids on to canvas. His creations really come to life when the main ingredient is added, fire! Derek’s art is an extension of the specialist paint effects he has been applying for many years. He says, “I love the way other paints and lacquers affect one another
"Ladies Who Lunch" 2007-11-10 06:29:30 Ladies who do lunch will often find themselves sitting outside a small bistro somewhere in the sun, with their glass of Rose or a Mojhito. Their little pleasures in life helping them escape the routine of home, work and family and a chance to catch up on gossip; complain about their men and talk about clothes and their homes. At Artery Gallery in St Andrews and Crieff, figurative sculptor Ronna Elliott is exhibiting her beautifully crafted female figures with her own take on ladies of leisure. The titles say it all, with ‘Ladies in Waiting’, ‘Pandora’s Box’, ‘Retail Therapy’ and of course, those ‘Ladies Who Lunch
’. Each figure is embellished with their own marks and patterns which are not only decorative but also symbolise metaphorical fingerprints of people who have
Clouds, Mighty Without Movement 2008-03-29 09:34:23 Renowned Italian artist Alberto Bertoldi’s original oil paintings are fascinating and beautiful since his subject, the sky and the clouds, is equally fascinating and beautiful. Alberto explains, “I was flying on a plane, and as it broke through the clouds, I experienced a most incredible moment. While I was looking out of the window, the plane seemed to hang between the sea and infinity, between sky and earth. With extreme emotion I watched what humans three thousand years ago could only imagine.”He adds, “When I reached my destination, I dared to watch the horizon again, now from the tiny beach of St Vincente, and I realised for the first time the clouds, mighty, without movement or speed, act like curtains. I witnessed how this curtain of clouds hid the endless universe and its Read more:Clouds
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Creative Scotland Awards 2008-03-28 08:56:44 The Scottish Arts Council Creative ScotlandAwards
are amongst the richest arts awards in Europe. They reward, honour and celebrate established and leading artists in Scotland and raise the profile of the arts and their contribution to Scotland.To learn more about these artists and to discover the range and diversity of these amazing lottery-funded projects, visit the Creative Scotland website at ://www.arteryuk.com/
Lora Leedham - At The "Venetian Heart" of British Fashion 2008-03-28 06:43:34 Lora Leedham’s silver, Venetian
glass and gemstone jewellery is capturing the British
fashion world! Lora Leedham is an independent jewellery designer from the Midlands. She had initially intended to be an interior designer, but found her passion for jewellery design while studying design at university.After setting up ‘Jewellery by Lora Leedham’ in 2006 she has made an impact on the British fashion world, exhibiting in London Fashion
week, designing jewellery for stars, celebrities and even royalty – she created jewellery for Camilla Parker Bowles, which Camilla wore on live television. She has worked with different fashion designers, in international fashion houses, created jewellery for charity auctions and was featured in a March issue of ‘Grazia’ magazine.Her current jewel Read more:Heart
Nostalgia and the Now 2008-04-03 08:12:00 Artery Gallery welcomes new works from painter Scott Carruthers, exhibiting in St Andrews for the second time.His paintings are largely inspired by a mix from the nostalgia of his childhood in the 70's and early 80's, along with watching his two young kids grow up. Not necessarily making any comparisons, but being reminded of his early years and how their life today differs in these modern times, yet in a way mirror his own childhood.Scott explains his thoughts behind one of his works, "Our children seem to be growing up quicker all the time. If you don't believe it, think back to what you were doing and what you had at different stages of your childhood. I imagine it differs greatly. Kids seem to get to a point where there just want to be older. Yet it will happen all too quickly and be
Under the Influence of the Scottish Landscape 2008-04-11 07:56:37 Exhibiting at Artery Gallery in Crieff and St Andrews with his new work is internationally selling artist Colin Carruthers Due to the high success Colin has had in exhibiting his work previously through Artery Gallery, he has given the gallery exclusive selling rights, now allowing them to be the only gallery in Scotland to show his works. Jason Michaelson of Artery Gallery says “We feel this is a bit of a coup for us, being a Scottish
contemporary art gallery and securing unique selling rights to the works of a successful artist. We like to work with our artists and try to help them progress. In his time exhibiting with us, we have seen a fantastic development in Colin’s work and this has been reflected in his success”. Originally from Northern Ireland, Colin says, “I regu Read more:Landscape
Unique Handmade Jewellery 2008-04-15 13:09:57 Most of the jewellery you'll find on the high street has been mass produced, but at Artery Gallery, all the jewellers exhibiting design and create their own jewellery by hand. Using pure Silver together with Semi-precious stones, pearls or Swarovski crystals, sourced from all over the world, the top quality artists you find at Artery Gallery create truly unique pieces of beautifully handcrafted contemporary jewellery.Buying handmade jewellery means that you have a unique or limited edition item, not to be seen on anyone else. Choose the jewellery you like and make a statement that reflects your personality and style!We have Scottish artists such as Christine Forsyth creating wonderfully designed contemporary silver jewellery and Angela Learoyd using a vast array of unique stones and beads. Read more:Jewellery
Elvis Presley - 'Flaming Star' to Flaming Art 2008-04-16 10:14:15 Elvis Presley still receives much attention and admiration, not only for his catalogue of work but also for his whole image as a single package. His music still lives on today, along with this most iconic image he had, especially in the Pop art screenprints of Andy Warhol which have become some of the most recognised works by the artist.The image of Elvis Presley is unmistakable, and Scottish abstract artist Derek Collins has incorporated it into one of his own renowned 'Flaming Art' paintings.Derek has been creating his unique style of abstract art for many years, constantly developing and fine tuning his techniques. Derek creates these stunning pieces by pouring carefully selected special resins, powders, pigments and liquids on to canvas. His creations really come to life though when th Read more:Elvis
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Buying Handmade Over The Mass Produced 2008-05-02 09:39:52 The rapid rise of the large chain store culture and global manufacturing has left us furnishing and dressing alike. It’s almost like the consumer is being told what to buy because the shelves are full with goods of all the same design and colour as the next shop. Our ties to the local and human sources of our goods have been lost. Mass production has always been with us, generally speaking as a way of ensuring quality. But this has not always been the case. Taking printing as an example, the earliest printers initially showed perfectionist tendencies, probably because the hand operated press machine and letter stamps were all created by hand to do the job. In the late sixteenth century, printing began to turn into an industry. It was largely considered at the time that these industrial Read more:Buying
Rob Mulholland - Sculpture for Scotland 2008-05-13 10:12:00 Rob Mulholland has been exhibiting successfully at Artery Gallery with his metal work for nearly three years. The vibrancy, and craftsmanship of his bowls in particular proving a real hit all year round. He has recently had eight sculptures commissioned by Scottish Enterprise and Forestry Commission Scotland
. The brief was to create representations of animals and birds as part of the natural food
Artery Gallery Celebrates Two Years in St Andrews 2008-05-20 06:18:05 Throughout the end of May, Artery Gallery
on South Street are celebrating what has been an exciting and enjoyable second year in the town. The many locals and overseas visitors to have visited the gallery have showed great excitement and support since the opening in the town in May 2006. The continued growth and variety of local, national and international artists has been the major factor in Art Read more:Years
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Marie Hart - Scottish Landscape Impressionist 2008-06-05 08:59:48 Since moving up to Perthshire from Glasgow, Marie
Hart’s work has progressed into its current vibrant and expressive form. Her work has developed from her love of colour and the spectacular and deeply spiritual nature of the Scottish
scenery, which has had such an impact on so many.Marie has had many influences over the years, both from her friends on the Glasgow art scene and from various movem Read more:Landscape
Tom Payne - "The Grunts" 2008-06-26 06:55:04 Tom Payne
graduated from the Kent Institute of art and design in 2000 and has gone on to become a successful self employed sculptor and model maker. His sculptures are generally figurative based and built using coiling techniques in high-grog crank clay. He says “I concentrate on poise and character rather than realism but like my figure to be easily recognisable and relatable too. My finis
The Lie of the Land - Aerial Abstract Landscape Paintings by Peter Davenport 2008-06-21 09:44:08
("Field Patterns, Holkham" by Peter
Davenport)
Peter Davenport was born in England in 1931 to a French mother and Anglo/Scots father. Peter followed his father into the army and just like his father, eventually became a highly ranked officer himself. With the army being a major part of his early life, this meant moving around the country was common practice without settling anywhere for any grea Read more:Aerial
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