Belfast's Craftworkshop, run by Emma Gilles, is one of the most interesting places I have set foot in for a long time. Full of the bizarre and the wonderful it is a place I could spend hours exploring and digging out hidden treasures.
For as long as I have known Emma she has been set on opening a Gallery in her shop, and if Emma wants to do something you can be sure that she will. As with everything in the Craftworkshop the Gallery is to be an artspace with a difference, concentrating on Belfast's underground artists.
On Sunday past I suggested to Emma that we do a little mail out on Secret Belfast to see if there were any artists out there who might be interested in exhibiting in the as yet unopened space. By Monday afternoon we were inundated.
To say we were happy with both the quality and the quantity of the response would be an understatement and as a result Emma is now considering the possibility of opening the Gallery using all the underground artists that posted on Secret Belfast.
Just to give you an idea of the variety of the work I have picked out a few artists you should check out, click on the name to visit their websites.
Now it's over to the Craftworkshop. Emma will be contacting those that posted to discuss the upcoming exhibition (be patient there's a lot going on in that little shop!). And as always we will be keeping you updated on Secret Belfast with dates and anything else you need to know!
Thanks everyone!
wow, there stuff is amazing! Will def try and get along to see the gallery!!
ReplyDeleteI'll be sure to update the blog when the opening date has been decided Neil. Everyone I have spoke to has been very impressed with the art that has been posted.
ReplyDeletegreat stuff, I've passed this link on to a few friends also!
ReplyDeleteThanks Neil :)
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