Painting on glass at the distillery
A unique painting on glass exhibition opens at the Isle of Arran Distillery in Lochranza today (Saturday) entitled Views & Booze Cruise.
Glasgow-based artist Michelle Cohen has been working alongside the distillery to create a new collection of work for their new gift shop. All of the paintings are based on the beautiful landscape of Arran and are framed in whisky barrel wood. Each of the 20 paintings are made on layers of glass giving a 3D effect.
Born in 1978 and originally from Saskatchewan, Canada, Michelle has travelled extensively and draws inspiration for her work wherever she goes. Since 2011, she has lived in Glasgow and consequently the beautiful landscapes of Scotland have become the focus of her recent work, with an emphasis on the sky, the mountains, trees and water.
Michelle said: ‘This particular painting on glass collection focuses on Arran. It is said that almost any scenery in Scotland can be discovered and enjoyed on Arran and these works aim to demonstrate this by showcasing the diversity in this magical island’s land- scape; from verdant fields, to sandy beaches, sweeping glens, and rocky mountain passes.
‘The frames have been crafted from whisky cases of American Oak, the likes of which play a key part in whisky production at Lochranza.
‘These images capture the essence of the island, in much the same way as the whisky itself is an expression of the island.
‘It is the island bottled. What material could be more fitting to house them than the casks themselves?’ she asked.
The artwork will be on display in the visitor centre until the end of the month.