An exhibition at Fort William’s Lime Tree An Ealdhain Gallery entitled ‘Portable Darkness’ by Black Isle based artist Andrew Thompson.

Andrew Thompson is one of Scotland’s ‘next generation’ –  a graduate from Glasgow School of Art, a painter who is rapidly making a name for himself on the British Art Scene.  Last summer Andrew won first prize ‘Best Painting’ at the Nairn Open Art Competition.

David Wilson, owner of the Lime Tree An Ealdhain Gallery, on Achintore Road, Fort William was one of the judges of the Nairn Competition and was quick to sign Andrew up for a solo show at his Gallery.

David Wilson said: “Andrew’s work is deep and meaningful. The images are dark and challenging but not inaccessible like some contemporary art. These paintings convey deep meaning. The viewer is drawn into a dark world to find the story behind these images. In making this journey, great insight into the human condition is obtained. I find the paintings intensly enjoyable.As soon as I saw this work at Nairn I knew I had to do all I could to help Andrew show his work more widely”

Andrew Thompson said: “I am very pleased to have my first solo show here in the Highlands, where I work. I hope people take the chance to see the exhibition.”

The exhibition runs until Easter, and admission is free.

David Wilson went on to say:

“Andrew will have a bright and sucessful future as a visual artist. Scotland has produced some of the best painter talent in recent years such as Ken Currie and Peter Howson, Andrew Thompson is in that league. This is a chance for people to snap up a bargain before this artist goes on to fame and fortune and his work becomes really expensive.”

For more details on the show, comment and refernces see the exhibition website.

Source: Andrew Thompson