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THE SIX FOOT GALLERY INTERVIEW: Jack Ravi
How did your artistic journey start, Jack?I was initially enchanted by bookmaking, and specifically artist books. It appeared to me as the most graceful pathway to exalt and celebrate the complexity of my versatility, rather than fighting a futile battle in favor of the cohesive. Books allowed me to navigate an array of themes, diverse…
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THE SIX FOOT GALLERY INTERVIEW: Meig Sutherland
How did your artistic journey start, Meig?From a young age I have always been creative. Having an artistic mum and a supportive family definitely helped to develop my interest in creating. I think my journey really begun when I was first rejected from University when applying for film and TV. It made me realise where…
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THE SIX FOOT GALLERY INTERVIEW: Olga Dean Hart
How did your artistic journey start, Olga?I joined a group of watercolour artists in my local village hall. At that time, I had two small babies, and this class was a much-appreciated getaway. This has turned into a new pathway for me. I applied to UHI University in Inverness for a portfolio class and later…
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THE SIX FOOT GALLERY INTERVIEW: Lisa Brown
How did your artistic journey start, Lisa?My artistic journey started in childhood that then led me to Glasgow school of art as a mature student, where I felt ‘I had finally come home’. I left school to gain an apprenticeship in hairdressing and then had my own business before art-school. However, I knew that my…
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THE SIX FOOT GALLERY INTERVIEW: Julie Paterson
How did your artistic journey start, Julie?I studied Interior Design at GSA and worked as an Interior Designer for 20 years, specialising in hotel and leisure design. In 2018 I realised I was exhausted and in need of a change so I resigned, took some time off and found my way back to drawing. Turadh…
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THE SIX FOOT GALLERY INTERVIEW: Clare Crines
Clare is a multimedia artist specialising in drawing, painting and jewellery making. She owns and runs Six Foot Gallery, and formerly taught botanical illustration for both Glasgow University and The City of Glasgow College. How did your artistic journey start, Clare?My artistic journey started when I was 7 or 8. I used to love drawing…
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THE SIX FOOT GALLERY INTERVIEW: Carys Reilly and Brian Daines
Carys Reilly and Brian Daines have exhibited work focused around womens’ chronic illnesses across the UK . Their current exhibition Inside Out, currently showing at Six Foot Gallery, addresses womens’ health issues and how they are portrayed in society, where they are often minimalised, trivialised, and ignored. Carys and Brian want to challenge the lack…
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Christmas Show 2020
12 NOVEMBER 2020 – 8 JANUARY 2021 SIX FOOT GALLERY’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE DISPLAYS A RANGE OF MIXED MEDIA WORKS FROM A VARIETY OF ARTISTS AROUND THE UK. This collection of work includes textile pieces, projections, paintings drawings and more. Works are available to buy from a starting price of £20
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2020 Christmas Show – Call for Submissions
This is an open call for artists working in a range of media, from painting to performance, sound and sculpture. We are looking for artists at all stages of their artistic careers to celebrate Christmas and support this independent Glasgow-based gallery. Deadline: 30 October To apply, send us a copy of your artist’s statement and…
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’10 past 6′: Six Foot Gallery’s 10-year anniversary exhibition
On the 2nd of April 2010 Six Foot Gallery opened its doors for the first time and for the past 10 years we have made our goal to showcase the work of emerging and established creatives throughout the city and beyond. So become a part of the history of Six Foot Gallery as we move…
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