Thursday 22 August 2013

Autum/Winter 2013/14 Geo, Neon, Lines screenprinted on canvas bags... be there first!

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Kate Sheridan’s new Autumn Winter collection has arrived with a bang!  Just loving the geometric print designs available as a bright blue line on navy background or shades of grey, navy and royal blue.  A heavy weight canvas cotton is screenprinted in the maker’s design, then sewn into perfect purses, shoulder bags, wallets, make up bags and yes, i-pad cases.  The jazzy mustard lining gives this collection a sumptuous touch – like your carrying summer-sun with  you through the coming cold months.    Another winner from our favorite bag lady!



Autum/Winter 2013/14 Geo, Neon, Lines screenprinted on canvas bags... be there first!

Saturday 17 August 2013

Mary, Queen of Scots by Patrizio Belcampo

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The above portrait of Mary Queen of Scots continues the tradition of portraiture which was practiced during Mary’s own life and times (1542-1567).  Only an few artists were invited to paint her face to face, but many  portraits and cameos existed of her.  The from-life paintings were reproduced by other artists who often referenced more than one original painting.  The results had varying degrees of accuracy which is why we find it difficult to know exactly what Mary looked like.  The symbolism created by the artist in the from-life paintings were propaganda, intended to reveal aspects of her personality and belief.  Cameos and portraits were worn or displayed in support of Mary, the un-recognised Queen of Scotland and England and Queen Dowager of France.

To produce his above portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, Patrizio Belcampo has drawn reference from a variety of paintings of Mary, some of which were taken from life, some were taken from other painters interpretations.  This places his screenprint as a contemporary artwork, which references and respects the traditions of Mary’s generation of artists.  The paintings he referred to are:
Nicholas Hilliard’s “Mary in Captivity” c.1578,



Rowland Lockey’s portrait of 1578



and The Blairs Memorial Portrait (painted after her death) from the early 17th:

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The memorial portrait can currently be seen in the National Museum of Scotland exhibition and as it is usually exhibited in the owners private collection, this is a rare opportunity to see the striking painting in the flesh.  Patrizio’s print draws influence from this painting (in particular the head dress and Mary’s black attire) which will always link his limited edition print, back to this remarkable painting.

Patrizio has pulled various elements from the above compositions and stylized them to his own design.   The collar, crusafix, hair piece and facial features are easily identified, as is the use of text and flat background colour.  The reduction of a 3 dimensional figure to flat colours is part of Patrizio’s design process, which embarrasses the restrictions of screenprinting and emphasizes the artist’s skill for distilling a complex image to it’s necessary parts, revealing a minimal, yet striking likeness.

This process of reducing a 3D object to a minimal, flat composition is a process Mary, Queen of Scots would have used to create her largescale tapestries which she worked on during her time in captivity, 1569 – 1587.  (An example of this can be seen in the NMS exhibition).  One octagon shaped panel, depicts some embroidered, stylized foliage, Mary’s motto for this section is “do not place to much trust in appearances”.  Given her turbulent life, this motto has extra significance, but when applied to Mary’s embroidery and The Blair’s Memorial Portrait, it emphasizes the underlying symbolism and importance of hidden meaning within her everyday life.  By adopting 16th century iconography into his Mary, Queen of Scots, Patrizio Belcampo references a time period whose language is almost extinct

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The M and R symbols are derived from Mary’s signature monogram used in her tapestries, and reminds us of her French upbringing, it would have been instantly recognizable as her monogram, in the 16th century.  The necklace is a filigree, catholic prayer necklace or “rosary” (the rose it’s self has another meaning in paintings of this time, any ideas?) and the hand gesture, Patrizio Belcampo regards it as a compositional decision, intended to display the most recognizable form of a feminine hand when reduced to a flat colour.  What it would have ment to Mary’s audience is another matter, as is what you derriere from it.

If you would like to discuss any of these symbols with the Artist, or The Red Door Gallery team, please come along to The National Museum of Scotland for their After Hours Event.  Tonight at 7pm or Saturday August 24th.

If you would like to discuss any of these symbols with the Artist, or The Red Door Gallery team, please come along to The National Museum of Scotland for their After Hours Event.  Tonight at 7pm or Saturday August 24th.



Mary, Queen of Scots by Patrizio Belcampo

Unveiling of Mary, Queen of Scots by Patrizio Belcampo @NtlMuseumsScot #edfringe #nmsafterhours

We can’t say too much at this point, but check back in at 7.30pm to see “Mary, Queen of Scots”, Patrizio Belcampo’s latest addition to his stylized and skillfully produced portrait folio of British Queens.  Victoria, Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II are already available as hand-pulled screenprints.  Patrizio has also previously printed Mary as a young queen, and tonight’s unveiling is Mary, Queen of Scots at a later point in her life.  The print has been heavily influenced by the Museum of Scotland’s current exhibition surrounding the life of Mary.


There could be no better launch for this print than the National Museum of Scotland, in the midst of their first NMS After Hours event.  The Red Door Gallery will be based on Level 2 of the museum and as you leave the Mary Queen of Scots exhibition, you look to your left there will be a large scale projection of this new print.  The perfect opportunity to come to meet our team and discuss the the links between this contemporary screenprint, it’s historical influences and the motifs and symbolism used by the artist.


If your passing the Museum on Chamber Street tonight, you can buy a ticket at the door which includes your entry to the MQoS exhibition along side various performing artists from across the globe,  including Russian mimes Confused in Syracuse, the spectacular Japanese circus troupe Company Man, acclaimed Korean physical theatre group A Romance and Oxford’s fabulous female a cappella singers In The Pink. There will also be renaissance entertainment featuring Shakespeare for Breakfast,  we hope to see you there!Unveiling tonight copy



Unveiling of Mary, Queen of Scots by Patrizio Belcampo @NtlMuseumsScot #edfringe #nmsafterhours

Thursday 15 August 2013

5,4,3,2,1... LIFT OF! The Tatty Devine autumn/winter collection lands in at The Red Door Gallery!

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This is your chance to join in the 60′s space race…


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View the complete collection here, from Avant Garde Robot’s to Constalation Great Bears, the Universe is yours!


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Everybody look at the moon? Now you can meet him... or her… or them.


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Explore the depth and beauty of the solar system with the new collection from Tatty Devine. Science meets romance as anicent constellations are embellished with iridescent crystals whilst opalescent moons, stars and planets make up miniature universes. The collection is born in 1967, with psychedelic graphics developed into bold shapes, pearlescent clouds and vibrant rainbows. Garage science and the accomplishments of great British eccentrics are honoured, with hand-crafted robots depicted in lasercut perspex. Amplified gemstones are larger than life and oversized costume jewels are recreated in digital print.


Tatty Devine are a London based jewelery company who elegantly walk the line where fashion meets art and design.  All their pieces are hand finished in UK.  Hop on over to our online shop and be the first to wear Autumn Winter 2013.



5,4,3,2,1... LIFT OF! The Tatty Devine autumn/winter collection lands in at The Red Door Gallery!

Wednesday 14 August 2013

Exclusive new prints in by David Fleck - introducing Old Town Bikes and Juniper.

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Two delightful new 3 colour screen prints in from David Fleck this week, hand-pulled in Scotland and signed by the artist these prints are only available through The Red Door Gallery!  They are an absolute steal at £60 as they are A2 in size and are printed on 100% cotton Fabriano Rosaspina paper.  For more information about David and his influences, click here.



Exclusive new prints in by David Fleck - introducing Old Town Bikes and Juniper.

Saturday 3 August 2013

Photos of RedDoor_Gallery Badge Making @thelistmagazine Festival Opening Party @summeryhall!

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Oh what a night!  Way back, two nights ago (that’s a long time in Edinburgh Festival time) the good folk at The List Magazine invited us to host a badge making event at their Festival Opening Party.  It was a great line up of events and sneak previews of The List’s pick of the fringe.  Edinburgh’s Summerhall Courtyard was transformed into a pick-nick night garden with a magical circus feel.  Here a shed with a Barbour in it, there a chap playing a full sized up right piano being peddled about by a sprightly young gent and everywhere else you looked, tables of palls coloring in The Red Door Gallery’s badge designs.


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We even had our own, delightful room where we set up a pop up shop, gallery and table devoted to creating badges.  With badge illustrations provided by David Fleck, Hannah Botma, Kate McLelland, Susie Wright, Kirsty Baynham and Rebecca Kaye there was a delightful range of styles to choose from, and a constant turnover of enthusiastic badge makers!


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If you took part in the event, we will be emailing through your 10% discount valid in The Red Door Gallery soon, so we look forward to seeing you and your badges again!  We will also be adding our photos to our facebook page, so head on over and tag your good selves!


As ever, we’d love to see some of your photos, so send some our way please!


If you would like The Red Door Gallery to put on a creative, interactive event please email nicky@edinburghart.com.



Photos of RedDoor_Gallery Badge Making @thelistmagazine Festival Opening Party @summeryhall!

Thursday 1 August 2013

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We are all looking forward to our night tonight – The List Magazine invited us to host a workshop and pop up gallery for their Festival Opening Party!  We are offering a majical 10 % discount for tonight, and for our participants in the gallery for a WHOLE 2 weeks afterwards!


This event is a brilliant showcase for the best Festival and Fringe events, so if you are lucky enough to be a coveted ticket holder, make sure to follow our signs (as above) and join in our badge making fiesta!  Designs have been provided by David Fleck, Hannah Botma, Kate McLelland, Susie Wright, Kirsty Baynham and Rebecca Kaye – so there is sure to be something for everyone!


We are located next to the bar on the ground floor of Summerhall.



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