With all the volcano talk, I forgot to update everyone on the actual exhibition!
Generation Pop Gallery is on New York Street in Greater Manchester. The gallery has huge windows that open out to the city, and with the lights on, the place just dazzles! I painted lots of new pieces for my UK collectors which I was excited to unveil at the gala event. One of my favorite pieces of the show was a huge Paddington Bear!
Thanks to everyone who came that evening, including all the media people...you all helped to make the evening a great success! A special thanks also to the Marks' Family...your hospitality and generosity is top notch!
Even though it was a short visit (or at least was supposed to be) one of the gallery directors was able to "surprise" me with some information: Several pieces of my artwork are part of an installation exhibition at Harvey Nichols Department Store!!
If anyone wants to check out the pieces in Harvey Nicks in Manchester, go right up to the cafe...you can't miss them!! I even was able to snap a few shots before the manager came over and said photography was not allowed. I explained that I was the artist, but to please tell everyone else exactly that!! Super exciting for me to see it all in person, and a great stroke to my artist's ego. Thank you!!
A couple pints and some fish & chips at the Old Monkey Pub later, I embarked on my journey to somewhere with an airport that was not affected by volcanic ash...I had no idea what to expect, or what kind of adventure I was in for. And as everyone now knows, I did make it home safe, albeit late, but home safe.
