Gyllian Thomson
Tapestry
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Such an intimate exhibition so it’s great to be part of it 💙Threads Exhibition – Society of Scottish Arts at Old Gala House - NOW OPEN 🎨![]()
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The Society of Scottish Artists presents 'Threads,' an exhibition exploring the interconnectedness of ideas, cultures, and emotions that form life's rich tapestry. ![]()
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Inspired by 'The Great Tapestry of Scotland,' a monumental artwork depicting the country's history and heritage, 'Threads' delves into the diverse and intricate connections within the human experience. ![]()
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- Open from Monday-Saturday, 10:00-16:00![]()
- FREE for all (Donations Appreciated)![]()
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Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/3W5cjOQ.
I am pleased to say that I am in this show #peebles museum and gallery. Celebrating 15 yrs of an award I got a couple of years ago to further my career in weaving tapestries. It was a great opportunity to work with #fionahutchisontapestry and these pieces are part of that time.![]()
I have included close ups of ‘The Bridge’ and also the painting of this tapestry which I use to guide myself when creating my tapestries. ![]()
Also included is ‘Water1’ which has the diagonal markings found in my local sandstone.![]()
And ‘Line Corridor’ my depictions of landscape ecology I see as I move around where I live in Dumfries and Galloway. ![]()
It will be lovely to see these 3 up together in the exhibition hope you can see them too. Opens on Saturday the 27th July check out the poster on the first photo. Tapestry I feel takes the painting and turns it into something more turns it into something tangible I 💙#tapestry #peeblesshire #peeblesloveslocal #vacmascotland #liveborders #livebordersmuseumandgalleries #tapestryweaving
My little tapestry ‘Jesse’, is in this show. The museum sits on the water and would make a great day out #shepaintswithyarn #britishtapestrygroup #scottishsocietyofartists #tapestryweaving #tapestryart #artforyourwalls
‘Threads’ exhibition at Gala House in Galashiels. This show by @societyscottishartists is on from the 20th July until 30th September. Thankyou to my friend @zygadlodenise (who is the invited artist for this exhibition and you can see her work in my first photo), for taking my work to Gala house. ![]()
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The brief- ![]()
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The Great Tapestry of Scotland beautifully captures the threads of history, culture, and identity that run through the country. Our artists may draw inspiration from this commemorative work, exploring similar themes of heritage, connection, and the interwoven narratives that define our shared human experience. ![]()
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I have included my two tapestries and close ups-![]()
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‘The Ceaseless Surge’ Handwoven tapestry 44cmx44cm framed![]()
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‘Listen to the Surge of the Sea’ Handwoven Tapestry 44cmx44cm both for sale. Message me for details ![]()
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#scottishsocietyofartists #britishtapestrygroup #tapestryweaving #handwovenart #shepaintswithyarn #galashiels #scottishborders #galahouse #threads #thegreattapestryofscotland #thegreattapestryofscotlandgallery
Thank you British Tapestry Group. If you’re into tapestries have a look at their website ❤️‘Jesse’ is in @societyscottishartists exhibition called ‘treasures’. A bit different for me this tapestry and a very fine piece however I’m looking forward to doing some more of the same. The show is in @gairlochmuseum and starts on the 6th July. They were so kind and phoned me to tell me my work had arrived - very chuffed with that personal touch thank you. This venue is unusual in that it was a former nuclear bomb proof bunker amongst other things. I am looking forward to seeing the show and the building #gairlochmuseum #societyofscottishartists #tapestry #tapestryweaving #shepaintswithyarn #britishtapestrygroup #uplandcic
‘Stream Corridor’, is in @dagfas20 summer exhibition @gracefield_art_centre now until 10th August. My photos show the process of weaving on my scaffold loom. I wove her on her side but have framed her vertical. It really is up to the person how you want to view my work. I have included my painting too that I wove from without a template. Also the photo of my spread in @dumfriesandgallowaylife magazine #britishtapestrygroup #tapestry #handwoventapestry #tapestryweaving #sheiaintswithyarn #dumfriesandgalloway #dumfriesandgallowaywhatsgoingon
I am part of this show in Gala House so thrilled 💙💙THREADS | SSA AT OLD GALA HOUSE ![]()
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We are delighted to be collaborating with Live Borders for the first time to present an exhibition of work by SSA Members with the compelling theme of ‘Threads’. The exhibition explores the diverse and intricate connections that weave through the fabric of human experience, fostering a dialogue between artists and viewers alike. ![]()
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The theme “Threads” serves as a metaphor for the interconnectedness of ideas, cultures, and emotions that form the rich tapestry of our lives. A significant source of inspiration for this exhibition is ‘The Great Tapestry of Scotland’, which is housed in its own building in Galashiels...a monumental work of art that vividly depicts the country’s history and heritage. ![]()
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The Great Tapestry of Scotland beautifully captures the threads of history, culture, and identity that run through the country. Our artists may draw inspiration from this commemorative work, exploring similar themes of heritage, connection, and the interwoven narratives that define our shared human experience.![]()
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The exhibition includes work by invited artist, Denise Zygadlo alongside selected works by SSA Members who responded to themes explored in the Great Tapestry of Scotland. ![]()
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Exhibiting Artists: ![]()
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Carmen Carmeli, Duncan Robertson, Johanna Flanagan, Tom Allan, Gyllian Thomson, Alma Dowle, Jean Gillespie, Riel Noir, Luke Vinnicombe, Dora Stork, Chris Brook, Lindsey Hamilton, Damien Hartnett, Fiona McLachlan Powell, Georgi Tsenov, Michael Miller, Emma Booth, Joanna Payne, Irene Campbell, Mary Harker, Evi Evangelou, Rachael MacDonald, Judith Shaylor, Fenneke Wolters-Sinke, Jenny Smith, Lana Turner, Valerie O’Regan, David Lemm, Olivia Irvine, Sally Price, Maree Huges, Miriam Vickers, Maya El Nahal, Annie Livesey, Helen Walsh, Janette Summer, Sue Thomas, Fiona Burrows, Lucilla Sim, Denise Zygadlo.![]()
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🗓️ 20 July – 30 September (Monday – Saturday 10-4pm, closed Sundays)![]()
🥂 PV Saturday 20 July 2-4pm (RSVP to museums@liveborders1.org.uk )![]()
📍 Old Gala House, Scott Crescent, Galashiels, TD1 3JS ![]()
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📸 Duncan Robertson, Stitch in time, Photography
Looking forward to this with my ‘The Glow ‘![]()
Tapestry #shepaintswithyarn #britishtapestrygroup #visualartsscotlandRESULTS ARE IN!![]()
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The VAS team have been hard at work selecting artwork for our upcoming Dalkeith Palace exhibition and results are now available online. If you applied to the exhibition, please log into your OESS account and you will have an update on your submission status. All pre-selected artists have also been sent an email with further details and important information about exhibition logistics, so keep an eye out for this if your work has been selected. ![]()
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If you have any questions regarding the Dalkeith exhibition, please contact admin@visualartsscotland.org. It's worth noting that all selected artists must pay a hanging fee of £15 (this is a stand alone fee so if you have more than one piece selected you will only have to pay £15 once).![]()
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⭐A big congratulations to all selected artists and we will see you at Dalkeith in August!⭐