Carole Gibbons: 'Dear Beast'
Wednesday 3rd December - Saturday 24th January
Please join us for our inaugural presentation at Virginia Court: ‘Dear Beast’ by Carole Gibbons (b. 1935, Glasgow).
The exhibition is comprised of a single work – Cat in Greys (1958) – by Carole Gibbons. Gibbons completed the painting while studying at The Glasgow School of Art; reflecting upon her studies, Gibbons recalls feeling at odds with her tutors at the time, as well as the impact of first seeing reproductions of the work of Picasso. Notably, Cat in Greys is possessed of a muted palette reminiscent of her then-partner Alan Fletcher’s, who died tragically that same year. Beyond being a striking early example of her work, the painting attests to Gibbons’ long-standing exploration of the cat as muse. A new publication celebrating Gibbons’ devotion to the feline subject accompanies this presentation.
The exhibition is comprised of a single work – Cat in Greys (1958) – by Carole Gibbons. Gibbons completed the painting while studying at The Glasgow School of Art; reflecting upon her studies, Gibbons recalls feeling at odds with her tutors at the time, as well as the impact of first seeing reproductions of the work of Picasso. Notably, Cat in Greys is possessed of a muted palette reminiscent of her then-partner Alan Fletcher’s, who died tragically that same year. Beyond being a striking early example of her work, the painting attests to Gibbons’ long-standing exploration of the cat as muse. A new publication celebrating Gibbons’ devotion to the feline subject accompanies this presentation.
The exhibition is open to the public by appointment from Wednesday to Saturday unless otherwise noted.
Location and accessibility: The studio is situated in a B-listed building in Glasgow's city centre, located in close proximity to both Glasgow Central and Queen Street train stations, St Enoch subway station and numerous stops served by public bus operators. There is on-street ticketed parking available. There are three steps to enter the building, and a further six steps to access the studio. Regretfully, due to the building's listed status, the studio is inaccessible for wheelchairs. Please let us know about any special requirements in advance and we will try to make your visit as comfortable as possible.
Wednesday 21st January
Wednesday 21st January 13:30
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Wednesday 21st January 14:00
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Wednesday 21st January 14:30
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Thursday 22nd January
Friday 23rd January
Saturday 24th January