News at Christo's...

Christo's Glasgow has had a warm welcome from art lovers and West End shoppers. The gallery has had a great year thanks to artist's, clients and friends who made it happen.

Christo's has an exciting diarythroughout the year, with new artists coming on board all the time.

Summer Exhibition 2011

You are invited to come along on Thursday the 30th June: 6-9pm to preview this new collection of works featuring artist Stanley Bird and a few new artists to the gallery.

Stanley's animals have brought many smiles over the last few years and this show certainly wont let you down.

The exhibition runs until mid July.

Look forward to seeing you!

Hazel Bowman Solo Exhibition - 'The Black Angel' - Sept 2011

Hazel Bowman is about to embark on an exciting solo exhibition in Glasgow’s Christo’s Art Gallery on the 16th of September.
‘The Black Angel exhibition’ is set to amaze viewers with is sheer power and presence. The contrast of strength and delicacy is a mix very few artists can achieve as effortlessly as Bowman.

Bowman’s work is about movement, dance and her unique detailed process of drawing from dancers themselves. Gathering all this information gives her finished work real energy and character.
This is clearly displayed in Black Angel. The character draws the viewer in as Bowman captures not only the incredible physic but also emotional content.
Bowman has a vast skill set from freely drawn sketches to immaculate life size pieces. All these skills will be on full show as Bowman has created her most dynamic work to date.

'A brand new Glasgow gallery and gift shop opened its' doors in June 2005.

Louise Burns, owner of Christo's is delighted with the initial reaction to the gallery at 595 Gt. Western Rd. and is confident that her wide range of art and gifts will continue to attract the discerning West End shoppers.

Christo's showcases the best of Scottish talent and on show are works by J.P. McLaughlin, Kirsten Harris, Dronma, Iain Carby, Ian S. Elliot, Amaryliss Johnston and a number of new artists. Textiles from Global Guru, jewellery by Louise Pringle and silver by Temperly. Glasswork by Elin Isaksson and ceramics by Angela Hughes.

The range of gifts includes scented cushions from Snickledoodles, scented candles, and all manner of potions and lotions.

Louise loves New York City and visited a number of galleries and trade shows in the 'Big Apple' to help to create the right mix. The combination of Scottish Art and cool, funky gifts has resulted in customers coming back for more. "Everyone should be able to surround themselves with beautiful things, whether that is a fabulous painting or a simple hand-made soap. It can lift the spirits and really create the feeling of wellbeing", said Louise.

Gallery photos courtesy of Neil Cox, Limited Editions Photography