The Owl and the Pussycat

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The Owl & the Pussycat is a show that Anita always wanted to curate and is inspired by the Edward Lear poem as well as Owls and Cats in General.

Our artists have created some wonderful works influenced by both of these things. We present an amazing international line up which includes special guests Bob Doucette and Paul Neberra.

Curators Note: The whimsical sweet imagery of "The Owl and the Pussycat" has long been one of my favourite poems. It's a reminder that true love doesn't have to meet conventions or ideals. I love how this unlikely couple just stow away and do their own thing, making new adventures and friends along the way. I have lost count of the number of times I have drawn this subject and I will be adding my own little pieces to the collection, but mainly I wanted to see some of my favourite artists have fun with it this year. There are also a few sweet singular owls and cats looking for love in the show too, we hope to play matchmaker.

I remember a number of years ago our son Jamie commissioned me to make a triptych of the "Owl & the Pussycat" for his new girlfriend's Christmas, I think it may have been from his first wage in a new job.
My first thoughts were "Aw, he must really like this girl before he is insisting to pay me" and "Gosh I hope he doesn't scare her off with the marriage imagery"...
Fast forward a fair few years and our son is getting married, this September.
We are so happy and it seemed like the best year to do this exhibition so we can dedicate it to Jamie & Georgina.

with love- Mum & Dad (Anita & Phil) xxx

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