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Colour and pattern Inspired by Alexander ‘Greek Thomson.’
My work is often inspired by arguably the greatest and iconic Glasgow architect, Alexander Thomson. January 2019 completed this piece of work with particular reference to the patterns and colours used in Holmwood House, Cathcart by Thomson during interior decorating … Continue reading
Art Work Inspired By The Arlington Baths
Using the beautiful mosaic centre of the floor at the old water fountain in the Turkish Suite as inspiration, this unfinished ( I’m still working on it…) circular design depicts the colours of the tiny tiles which are a variation … Continue reading
‘LINES OF THOUGHT’ Exhibition at The Lighthouse
These photographs show examples of Alexander Thomson’s original drawings, architectural models and my large and small collages interpreting Alexander Thomson’s architectural features.
Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson LINES OF THOUGHT Bicentenary Exhibition at The Lighthouse.
From 18th August until 8th October 2017, The Lighthouse in Glasgow was host to the ‘Lines Of Thought’ exhibition celebrating the genius and the bi-centinary of the birth of architect Alexander Thomson. The exhibition could be viewed in Gallery One … Continue reading
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Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s Bicentenary Birthday 9th April 2017
The renowned and influencial Glasgow architect Alexander Thomson , was born in the village of Balfron near Glasgow on 9th April 1817. He was the seventeenth of twenty children. He never travelled abroad, spending most of his life in Victorian … Continue reading
ARTchitecture Exhibition November 2016
Many thanks to all those who attended the opening event of the exhibition in early November and to the steady number of visitors who came along to Argyle Street to view the show. Your support is greatly appreciated. I have … Continue reading
ARTchitecture Collage Exhibition at The Tron Theatre
The Tron Theatre in Glasgow’s historic Argyle Street is hosting an exhibition of collages in the theatre foyer and lounge areas to help celebrate the Doors Open Day Festival 2016. The areas are connected by a corridor linking the restaurant … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Greek Thomson, architecture, Art On The Hill Exhibition, buildings, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, collage art, Glasgow architecture, Templeton carpet factory, Tron Steeple, William Lieper
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Gateway Hall: Cathcart Baptist Church Collage
The Gateway Hall was a trolleybus powerhouse in a former life but is now used as a community and youth sports and health club. For Doors Open Days on Saturday 18th September, I am taking part in an interactive family … Continue reading
St Andrews In The Square Church Collage
St Andrews In The Square Church in Merchant City is the property of The Glasgow Building Preservation Trust and is being used as the Doors Open Days hub this year. It is here that I will be exhibiting 4 collages … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, buildings, collage art, Exhibitions in Glasgow, Glasgow Buildings, Glasgow Clocktowers
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