Six decades of artistic inspiration and a variety of stunning photos are being showcased as part of three new exhibitions.
- 'The Lillie at 60' marks 60 years of the Lillie Art Gallery in Milngavie, featuring artworks which were originally part of Robert Lillie’s bequest in 1949, as well as selected works which have been added to the permanent collection since its opening in 1962. The exhibition is on at the Lillie until 28 April 2022.
- The 'Scottish Photographic Circle Exhibition' at the Auld Kirk Museum in Kirkintilloch features a range of amazing images from some of the country's finest amateur photographers. You can see the stunning prints until 18 February 2022.
- 'A Wider View' shines a light on the photo journalism and street photography of the renowned James Gilmour. He has featured a range of people over the years, particularly at their workplace. A collection of his evocative images will be on display at the Lillie Art Gallery until 24 February 2022.
The exhibitions - organised by East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture (EDLC) Trust - are free and no booking is required. For more information -including opening times - visit EDLC centres and venues webpage
Jim Neill, Chair of EDLC Trust, said, "It's wonderful to be able to offer people such a high quality cultural start to 2022, with three exhibitions - each offering their own delights and insights - showcasing a range of superb talents.
"I'm particularly pleased to welcome 'The Lillie at 60' - a celebration of six decades of the Lillie Art Gallery. It features landscapes, portraits and still life works in a variety of media - paying tribute to Robert Lillie’s devotion to art and the gallery's continued dedication to developing a unique collection to be enjoyed by everyone who visits."
Further information:
'The Lillie at 60'
Lillie Art Gallery, Station Road, Milngavie
Until 28 April 2022
Celebrating 60 years of the Lillie Art Gallery, you can view a number of artworks which were part of Robert Lillie’s bequest in 1949, as well as selected pieces added to the permanent collection since its opening in 1962.
You can also see works by Robert Lillie himself, his sister and Michael Bowley - architect of the Lillie.
In addition, artworks added over the last decade are on show. Pieces have been acquired for the permanent collection by purchase, gift, bequest and commission. The current collecting policy focuses on fine and applied art by talents who are Scottish by birth or residence.
'The Lillie at 60' will be accompanied by a virtual exhibition in March for Local History Month, telling some of the stories behind this collection.
'Scottish Photographic Circle Exhibition'
Auld Kirk Museum, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch
Until 18 February 2022
Since its inception in 1907, the aim of the Scottish Photographic Circle - a small group of dedicated photographers - has been to promote the art of contemporary and pictorial photography in Scotland.
The quality and diversity of subject matter in this year’s exhibition suggests that the present membership is continuing to deliver on that aim. Traditional artistry and contemporary technology combine to display a wide range of amazing images from some of the country's finest amateur photographers.
James Gilmour - ‘A Wider View’
Lillie Art Gallery, Station Road, Milngavie
Until 24 February 2022
James Gilmour’s interest in photography began when he was working in a photo-engraving studio in the early 1970s. He enjoyed working in the studio, but became more interested in the photographic process - darkroom work in particular.
Shortly after starting work in the studio, his brother gave him a second-hand 35mm camera - kick-starting his career as a photographer.
The human aspect is the most important thing for him and, over the years, he has photographed a wide variety of people in the workplace.
His work has been published in Scottish Field, the Scotland on Sunday newspaper/magazine, The Scotsman, The Independent newspaper/magazine, The Guardian and the British Journal of Photography.
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