Blog Week 22

It’s Platinum Jubilee weekend so may we take the opportunity to wish you all a fabulous extended bank holiday weekend. If you have time between all of the street parties and celebrations, the gallery will be open as normal on Saturday and Sunday so it would be lovely to see you all.

This weekend we are delighted to have one of the most iconic images of the Century on show in the form of the limited edition by Chris Levine entitled ‘Lightness of Being’.  Captured in the yellow room of Buckingham Palace with her Majesty, the image immortalises the Queen in a way which is totally unique and reflects the artist’s experience in exploring meditation.  Truly a remarkable work of art, the edition is reproduced as a giclee on aluminium and we encourage you to view it in person while it is available in the gallery.

New Collection from Geoffrey Key

We have had a busy period selling Geoffrey Key’s paintings in recent weeks necessitating a long awaited trip to the artist’s studio to acquire some new paintings.   Geoffrey was on great form and let us know about a must see exhibition that he has recently curated at the Salford Museum and Gallery featuring three of our favourite Northern artists, L S Lowry, Harold Riley and Geoffrey himself.

Geoffrey has had access to the Museum’s own collection and has curated works by the three Northern masters along with a select few pieces by others artists also in Salford’s collection.  The exhibition runs for 12 months so there is plenty of time to enjoy the works on show at your leisure.

As well as an opportunity to catch up with Geoffrey and discuss his work, we were also thrilled to be able to acquire three amazing new oil paintings including the figurative oil above, a stunning still life painting which is his most recently completed work along with a captivating small landscape shown below.

All three paintings are available to view in the gallery now and further details can also be obtained by contacting the gallery.

New Originals from Michael Ashcroft

On the Northern art theme, we also have two new original oil paintings by Michael Ashcroft available.  Covering two of his favourite subjects, we have a beautiful Lancashire landscape along with one of his recognisable Manchester night scenes which he has become so widely collected for.

Also Just In….

Coming Soon……..New Collection of James Lawrence Isherwood Paintings

Keep an eye on the website for a new selection of original paintings by James Lawrence Isherwood in the gallery next week.

Price Increases

As with many things at present, the art world is not immune from increasing prices and this week we have been notified of increases in the prices of original paintings by both Fabian Perez and Geoffrey Key.  If you have a collection of original works by either artist and would like to update your insurance valuations for your portfolio of works, do let us know and we can happily provide the updated information.

Supercar Showtime Next Weekend

Finally, don’t forget that next Sunday (12th June) we will be attending the Supercar Showtime event at Hoghton Tower in aid of Derian House Children’s Hospice.  If you are in the area and would like a great day out in aid of a fabulous cause, do come down and say hi to the team.