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Merriment Makers 2011

2011 saw the return of Merriment Makers Pop Out Christmas Boutique to Studio 203 Gallery, Edinburgh. This year we were delighted to see some returning contributors as well as some new works. In colaboration with the wonderful Sharon Kirby, we transformed the busy Studio into a shop packed full of artwork and carefully designed andContinue reading “Merriment Makers 2011”

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Beautiful insttalation photographs of The Lindstrom Effect’s work in situ at the Broughton Deli, Edinburgh in 2010. Curated by Nicky Brooks

Lindsey Brown’s exhibition flier from 2011. Curated by Nicky Brooks

In 2011, before the design duo relaunched, Tom Pigeon was run by Kirsty Thomas alone and was called Lovely Pigeon. Lovely Pigeon hosted “A Right Royal Pop Up” in anstruther and I was invited to contrubute artwork along with a stash of upcycled ceramics… if memory serves, I helped out in the shop too!

The List Magazine cover photoshoot from April 2011, back when they were a well loved printed publication. This special feature issue was devoted to works made in Scotland. I gave contributions to this display from The Red Door Gallery and Elsie Dodds. Loved the final design! Edited by Claire Sawers

The Broughton Deli team were invited to nominate an artist or showcase their own works in the deli. A wonderful comunity feeling to this show!

Shelf detail from the Merry Menagerie Christmas exhibition at The Broughton Deli, Edinburgh.

Jeff Josaphine’s Sophie Elm enjoyed taking part in the Customised Tenement Exhibition so much that she has transfered her design for the Finch and Fouracre DIY Tenement Kit into a charming £22 poster… how could you not fall in love with this wee hoose? All we need now is an architect to build a lifeContinue reading

In response to the “Halfway Home” exhibition I curated for The Red Door Gallery back in 2010, the tallented Finch and Foreacre team decided to launch their own customised tenement design. This tartan treasure was limited edition, but you can see their full range here.