Tuesday 21 January 2025
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City Streets, Scottish Islands and Silhouetted Hills: Bet Low (1924-2007) Art and Life
3pm 21st January 2025
Reid Principal Seminar Room, Reid Building
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December 2024 marked the 100th anniversary of Bet Low’s birth. This talk will cover the very eventful 50+ years of Bet Low’s art and life. Bet was born in Gourock and from 1945 Glasgow became her home after completing her studies at Glasgow School of Art. Her long career started initially creating theatre sets for Glasgow Unity Theatre. Always pursuing opportunities to promote her work, and that of other young ambitious artists, she co-founded the New Charing Cross Gallery in 1963 located in Sauchiehall Street. The artist is best known today for her tranquil landscapes of Scottish islands, particularly Orkney. Bet won many awards throughout her career and in 1999 she was awarded the distinction of Doctor of Letters from Glasgow University.
Hildegarde Berwick studied History of Fine Art and Psychology at Glasgow University and a post-graduate Diploma at Manchester University. She has held a number of curatorial roles in galleries across Scotland. She has also worked for Scottish charities in a governance role. Hildegarde is now pursuing several research projects, including the life and work of Glasgow based artist, Bet Low.
This event is part of the exhibition programme for Bet Low: An Island On Your Doorstep, Reid Gallery, The Glasgow School of Art (11 January – 8 February 2025).
Image: ‘Lennox Woods’, Bet Low, 1984, screenprint © Bet Low Trust Photo: Glasgow Print Studio
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