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7/4/2012

 
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We had a slightly tight turnaround between shows this month; I am as ever grateful to Stuart for (among many things) his catering support! Spent yesterday evening hanging the paintings and returned home to an amazing dinner; it really helps the wheels keep turning! Of course he was back before me this morning to create more food to cater for the visitors to the new show...

Kelly Anne Cairns and Joyce Gunn Cairns

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As I explained to Kelly Anne, some of our regular customers like to cheat and arrive ahead of the 'official opening' times to have a sneak preview... here we have Jack Moncur and Tom Sutton Smith, both fellow artists, checking out the artwork before lunch.

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Kelly's children Conor and Skye took over the sofa and busied themselves with some serious artwork themselves, of which more later! I did wonder if the artistic talent of their parents would materialize this young.. (Kelly is married to Stephen Shankland, winner of the 2004 BP Portrait Award).

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I had to wait over two hours to manage this photo as the cafe and gallery both filled to capacity - and I failed to take any photos in the rush... but it was worth it!
Joyce and Kelly, with work by both in the background. I was so pleased at how well the work complemented each other; it is always a leap of faith...



And the two artists look great together - I love this picture!

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 Back with Conor... here is his amazing copy of my wee painting (below)
I think I should employ him 'Warhol style' to create for me... 

(or is that Hirst?)

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Besides truly appreciating the artists who show their work with us, the new and wonderful people I get to meet (hello today to Ronnie Rae and Richard DeMarco) we are also in permanent awe of our lovely customers. The bunnies are from our next door neighbour in Howe Street, and the special French pink garlic from Tom. 
Makes it all worthwhile...

joyce gunn cairns link
8/4/2012 01:41:57 am

a great blog Ingrid. Fascinating to see the transformation from empty space to your resent ambience x

Kelly-Anne Cairns link
8/4/2012 06:05:32 am

We had such a lovely day at the opening in your beautiful gallery. The space, the atmosphere, food and company was superb. Thanks for the opportunity to exhibit and I'm thrilled to be sharing the space with Joyce Gunn Cairns!


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