Welcome to the Hulabhaig Newsletter #1
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| A New Chapter for Hulabhaig |
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Hulabhaig sees curator become collector. Cruinneachadh Hulabhaig
The Hulabhaig Collection of Island Contemporary Art. Collecting art has always been a far off distant wish for me, reserved for rich arty types wanting to inflate egos or make a bob or two, requiring deep pockets and a mansion to show off your collection to friends. Fortunately, that’s not me, my limited income and humble accommodation has, in the past always restricted my collecting ambitions…
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| Focusing on island artists and artwork from The Hulabhaig Collection |
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Clover by Beka Globe
2019
Photograph
H:910 x W:910(mm)
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I first saw Beka’s ‘Clover’ image at a show at An Lanntair in Stornoway. The size of it was key, altering your perception, changing your viewpoint it made you feel small, its subject confirmed it…
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| Books About Island Contemporary Art
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A selection of books from the Hulabhaig bookshelf |
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An Leabhar Mòr / The Great Book of Gaelic |
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Malcolm Maclean & Theo Dorgan |
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The Gaelic language remains the most potent living link between Scotland and Ireland. Through An Leabhar Mòr/ The Great Book of Gaelic, the work of more than 200 poets, visual artists and calligraphers from both countries has been brought together to create a major contemporary artwork in the form of a visual anthology…
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| A blast from the past - did you know Hulabhaig first started in 2019? |
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A Work in ProgressThe first show at Baile na Cille church, curated by Hulabhaig. 2020 Contemporary Art at Baile na Cille. Andrea Ingram : Geoff Stear : Stephan-Maria Aust : Andy Laffan 17th December to January 31st 2020.
The title 'A Work in Progress' alluded to the current activity at the church in Uig. Since its sale by the Church of Scotland in 2010, its future had been uncertain. Then in collaboration with owners Brian and Miranda Gayton, Hulabhaig was delighted to be able to explore its potential as an art gallery. This first exhibition brought together a collection of work by contemporary artists across the Isles of Lewis and Harris and included photography, painting and sculpture…
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