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 diary for 2009. With new artists coming on board all the time.

Dancers On Canvas - Oct '09

The popular figurative artist, Hazel Bowman exhibited new work for the first time at Christo's from the 9th-23rd October last year.

Hazel specialises in dance and the female form and recently spent time with professional ballet dancers rehearsing for a production of Carmen in Glasgow.

Owner of Christo's gallery, Louise Burns comments on the forthcoming exhibition:

"Hazel's work is truly alive and full of energy. She captures the elegance and atmosphere of a particular moment in an impressionistic style. I am delighted to be able to show some of these new pieces from hre time with these amazing dancers and they are sure to create a lot of interest."

'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