OWL & LION

The Black Forest

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:08:00 +0000

Due to building work outside our Owl & Lion, we had to postpone The Black Forest until the 16th of this month. Fortunately every Artist has been able to accommodate with the date change to which we are very grateful. This is going to be a fantastic show.

BIG DRAW!

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:20:00 +0000

At the OWL & LION FOR OCTOBER we are joining in The Big Draw with a series of Events and Workshops on the 26th of October. We have a whole range of drop in activities starting at 12 pm to 4pm.

Come and draw your own pet rock, badge making for children and several different drawing workshops.

All workshops shall be held in Grassmarket Square in Front of The Lot Cafe, unless raining. All ages with adults welcome.

Event One:
Description:Drawing with Artist Maki Hamada
- Maki practices intricate line drawings on canvas, using a selection of fine pens and small collage materials, work with Maki to create your own canvas of a forest scene.

Event Two:
Description: Edinburgh City Forest
- Darts shall be thrown at a giant map of Edinburgh City centre. We shall draw line connecting the dots. You will then be lead by an artists to ‘travel the lines’ and draw what you find at the dots. A very exciting way of discovering Edinburgh.
12pm - 1.30pm
2.30pm - 4pm
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
bring your own sketchbook and drawing materials

Event Three:
Description: Come and make BIG BIG drawings of the best view in Edinburgh, looking out from the Gallery's big glass window. Using artist Isabelle's favourite materials of wash, charcoal, oil sticks and inks, be prepared to create something BIG! If the weather is good, we shall draw in Grassmarket Square.

PRINT FACTORY

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:35:00 +0000

We are really excited about our new show. Lots of local Edinburgh Artists taking part exhibiting a range of traditional print making methods.
Details below.

Bookbinding Workshop

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:32:00 +0000

Pictures of our Bookbinding Workshop held over two nights. Incredibly busy, we didnt realise there were so many people interested in binding! Look out for future workshops this year.

Summer OWL Bags!

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:26:00 +0000

We have a brand new summer series of OWL Bags all handmade by Isabelle! You also can now pre-order Lion Bags in our shop or by dropping us an email.

West Port Book Festival

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:58:00 +0000

We will be acting as a venue for the West Port Book Festival(14-17 August)hosting readings by Ruth Thomas, Dilys Rose and Gerry Loose. Isabelle will also be holding a Bookbinding Workshop on the 14th and 15th at 7pm(Free but you have to book!) teaching Japanese binding techniques.

ALP Jewellery

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:40:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone who made it along to our Amie Louise Plant Jewellery night which went down a treat. A big thanks to our sponsers who made it into the unique night we had hoped for.

ALP Exhibition

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:12:00 +0000

We have the wonderful Amie Louise Plant Exhibition coming up.
Details below.

Artist Books Opening

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:19:00 +0000

Our Opening for Artist Books on the 19th had the biggest turn out we've had so far. Some images below from the night. A big thanks to everyone who helped out with show, the Artists for contributing and especially to Rachel hazell for her fantastic window display.

Artists Books

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:33:00 +0000

Click on the image to make it larger.

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

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:23:00 +0000

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

A Gosling

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:23:00 +0000

Stuart Kolakovic sent us a little house which stores his new zine 'A Gosling'. For a two mere coins you can get your grubby hands on this, and experience the child like wonderment of it popping out a wee house!

Inextinguishable Show

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:22:00 +0000

Pictures of our exhibition launching a volume of poems by the Scottish poet James W. Wood, published by Knucker Press, and launched in conjunction with other works by small press and self-publishers.

Featuring the launch of Caroline Cloughley's Jewellery Collection 'Beautiful Nightmares'

'Inextinguishable', is also an exhibition of work celebrating a diverse range of responses to poetry by young illustrators and artists from the Edinburgh College of Art (ECA). Runs until 15th June.

Star Struck Opening Night

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:21:00 +0000

Big thanks to everyone who helped out for this show, our most organised one yet!
More images available through our Flickr site .

N&D Setup

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:18:00 +0000

We've been busy updating our blog with all the great shows that have been happening over the last month. Below are a few images of the third Night & Day student show titled: Star Struck.

New Site!

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Fri, 30 May 2008 17:58:00 +0000

Well our new look website is now live, we listened to your suggestions and hopefully have improved upon the old site. I am aware of a few problems still with the site, but these should be fixed over the weekend. You might notice we have a new online shop which currently has a range of bespoke books from our small press series. We also have our cult OWL Bags available online, so please have a browse.

TRI TRI AND TRI AGAIN

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:29:00 +0000

Pictures of the Limited Edition(27 copies!)'TRI TRI AND TRI AGAIN' available in our Artists books section. Created by Gordon Brennan, John Brown and Jane Hyslop.

'The Three of us met on the 4th of April 2007. We sat round the table and did 27 drawings connected with 'TRI'. An enjoyable but scary day was had by us all. There is nothing more frightening or beautiful than a sheet of white paper, especially if there are two people watching. 'TRI' it.'

EEJ Group Show

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Mon, 05 May 2008 09:49:00 +0000

Eric Ernest Johnson has a new group show at the Andrewshire Gallery L.A, runnning from the 1st to 24th of May. I'm addicted to Eric's surreal imagery and this looks like its going to be a fantastic show. Details below.

R & F Bears

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Mon, 05 May 2008 09:42:00 +0000

The Teddy Bears are having a picnic at the OWL & LION!
Exlcusive limted edition handmade bears by Rosie and Francis Munro.

Visual Handbook

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:26:00 +0000

A really beautiful little Artists Book has come into the Gallery. "Edinburgh - A Visual Handbook" by Artist Jane Hyslop. The artwork and open out page structure of the book truly inspire a wonderful representation
of Edinburgh city.

Produced in Limited Edition.

OWL & LION Angela bags

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:14:00 +0000

Our new summer season of OWL & LION Angela Bags are out now!
Only six of each bag has been made. Below are three of the ten different styles available.
Pop into the Gallery to see them all!

8 Houses

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:32:00 +0000

Ewan popped by yesterday and dropped off his newest creation. We only have a few of these beautiful boxes and I'm sure they wont be on the shelves very long. Inside each box is a miniature set of Ewan's 8 Houses drawing series, along with a great little badge.

COOP - Opening

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:03:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:30:00 +0000

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.

OWL BAGS!

noreply@blogger.com (E) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:27:00 +0000

The OWLS are back after a long winter!
Our New Series of OWL Bags are now available in the Gallery and also from our new Etsy store.
All handmade in the O&L Studio.