Artists Books

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Representing artists from around the world and the UK, we have put together a unique showcase of Artist Books which not only celebrate the 'Art of the Book' in its various shapes and forms but also to reveal a fascinating world of fine craftsmanship.
Each piece tells a personal story, by integrating the idea of the book into a wider, more artistic framework. This is reflected by the use of various bookbinding techniques and mediums.

The OWL & LION is proud to introduce a new idea of how we experience and view The Book. By transcending traditional perceptions, 'Artist Books' reveals an alternative, exciting new world of Art and Book in which both concepts mutually enrich and reinforce each other and their messages.

Night & Day - SPINE

Our Upcoming Exhibition entitled SPINE, showcases Artist Books created by second year Drawing and Painting students at the Edinburgh College of Art.
This three day event is one of the monthly Night and Day Student Exhibitions at the OWL & LION which aims at offering students a unique opportunity to showcase their work and to gain valuable experience in curating their own exhibition.

Opening : Monday 16th June, 6-8pm
Running until : Wednesday 18th June
General Opening hours: 11am - 6pm

COOP - Opening

Fantastic turn out last night. Very interesting to see the space evolve as the night drew near. Works visible in daylight would begin to dissipate allowing the more ambient pieces to take prominent position.

Thanks to Gil, Michael and Nika for putting on such a great show.

Runs until Sunday 6pm.

COOP - Setting up

We are currently setting up our second NIGHT & DAY show promoting emerging art.
COOP is a collaboration between Sculptor Michael Hanna, Graphic Designer Gil Cocker and Installation Artist Nika Kupyrova, brought together by their shared interest in working with space.

Show opens Friday 4th for Private View - 6 - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
And Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Some sneak peaks below.

NOT BROKEN... - Opening Pictures

Thanks to everyone who turned up to support the Glasgow Students. This potentially is the last Ceramics Exhibition curated by students in Scotland, so get down and check out the beautiful work on display.

The show runs until Sunday night, we need as many people to sign the petition as possible.

NOT BROKEN - Setting up

Today we began setting up for our first NIGHT AND DAY show featuring the Ceramic Department from Glasgow School of Art.

Things began to arrive...

Glasgow School of Art - NOT BROKEN...

Our First NIGHT AND DAY Project will be in support against the closure of the Glasgow School of Art Ceramic's Department.

Student Ester Svensson will be Co-Curating the exhibit and has been heading the fight against the closure.

"The Head of Design at Glasgow School of Art, has recommended that no new undergraduates will be accepted for both the full and part-time Ceramic degree courses, which will therefore result in the end of undergraduate ceramic education in Scotland. This decision, taken in haste without any staff or student consultation will have major implications for Scottish design, culture and tourism. As ceramic students of GSA, we feel passionately that there is a promising future for ceramics in Scotland and are disappointed that GSA lacks the vision and courage to support a profitable and innovative element of the design school".

You can support this cause by signing the online petition.

The Exhibition opens this Friday - 29th Feb at 5pm and will run until Sunday 2nd March.

EEJ - Special Viewing times

As the 26th marks the end of Monsters In the Garden, Isabelle and i thought it would be great if we had another special viewing for Eric's fantastic work. Due to demand we will be available for Q&A about the current exhibition and other upcoming events such as NIGHT AND DAY.

Thursday 3pm - 8pm

Saturday 10am - 6pm

EEJ MONSTERS IN THE GARDEN Opening Night

Pictures from the opening night of Eric's first UK Solo Show "MONSTERS IN THE GARDEN".
What a fantastic night, thanks to everyone who helped bring it together espcially Eric and Margaret.

The man himself.

"Cerrus" and "Flower"

"Building the Museum", "Catapillar" and "Power Plant".

Close up of "Babel".

Mobile Installation.



Thanks again to Eric and Margaret.

Building the show

Below we have some shots of Eric hard at work building the show. The adventures to be had when trying to buy wood, something to cut it with.......and a staple gun.

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