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From 12th April 2008 ...for as long as needed |
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An exhibition of artists’ responses to the Viking Energy plan to build 154 wind turbines on Shetland as outlined in Windylights 1 & 2 brochures. |
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Paul Bloomer, WINDFARM 2 , woodcut, 2008, a/p, 93x66cm
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The true inspiration for this exhibition was a letter in The Shetland Times written by artist Paul Bloomer, called “Bad Dream”. Vaila Fine Art, enjoying its truly independent commercial status in Shetland, offered to exhibit a painting of the dream in the gallery window. |
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Before long, an Open Letter to Banksy published in the Shetland Times and its companion Open Letter to Andy Goldsworthy published on the Shetland News website, as well as Paul Bloomer’s spirited writing, had most artists with conscience working on their personal responses. |
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Read Open Letter to Banksy |
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Mike McDonnell, 2ND VIKING INVASION, 21ST CENTURY |
Construction, 92x88cm |
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The contents and quality are not censored or curated by the Gallery, merely enthusiastically received and presented. All media, including previously unshown and unheard at the Gallery, are welcome. Polite language is preferred. |
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Vaila Fine Art waved the usual commission on the sales of the items from this exhibition, encouraging the artists to spend the proceeds ethically. |
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Richard Rowland, SACRFICE OR REDEMPTION |
etching, 2008, 1/20, 50x29cm |
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The e xhibition in the panelled front room of the gallery will continue until the need for it ceases to exist. Representatives of Viking Energy are welcome to browse.
Dorota Rychlik, May 2008
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