In this exhibition Rothnie has focused on portraiture. She feels lucky enough to have been brought up in a multicultural household and finds much joy and beauty in the faces she has been surrounded by. By sketching and painting them she connects to the subjects and spending time with their expressions evokes her own emotions. She is inspired by street art and the work of artists such as Jean Michel Basquiat and the colours and textures of Post-Impressionist artist Henri Matisse as well as traditional patterns found in various traditional indigenous textiles and art from Africa, Australia and Asia.
Art for Rothnie is a type of personal therapy and she revels in using mixed media as the tactile experience of applying the materials and the resultant textures can reveal and release all manner of emotions and tensions. At times the pattern making becomes rhythmical and meditative, at others frantic and energy filled. Often not using brushes but involving physical touch the works themselves often invite the viewer to look deeper beyond a surface representation of a person to enjoy the hidden dance and dialogue that the image presents as these people are transposed through the marriage of colourful patterns and textures.
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Glasgow, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Glasgow? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!Six Foot Gallery is delighted to welcome local artist and fellow Pentagon Centre resident Daniel Donnelly for an inspiring retrospective of his work.
READ MOREJoin ajd.illustrates for GIRL TALK, their second solo exhibition, a project exploring the value and camaraderie found in women's discussions.
READ MOREJoin the Gallery of Modern Art for a unique after-hours event focused on the incredible work of John Akomfrah, whose film Mimesis: African Soldier is screening in their Main Gallery.
READ MOREExpect hundreds of unique artwork on display, a crafting station, face painting and a live performance when Creative Hangouts bring their Big Show to The Briggait on Saturday 29th March!
READ MOREThe Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, showcasing the theme Colour in photography at their exhibition space on High Street during April.
READ MOREThe Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, focusing on the theme Monochrome at their exhibition space on High Street during April.
READ MOREThe Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust opens its Bridgeton Bus Garage to the public for their Super Sunday events throughout the year!
READ MOREThe UK's biggest baby and toddler show, the ultimate event for new and expectant parents, is returning to the SEC Glasgow between the 25th and 27th April!
READ MOREYardworks Festival returns to SWG3 in Glasgow for another electrifying year. Join us for a celebration of graffiti, street art, culture, and community on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May!
READ MORE