Pippa Gatty’s work is rooted in the language and the history of painting. She is motivated by the idea of Time, and the discourse between that and the rural environment where she lives and works.
Her paintings are generally small in scale. The microcosms that she depicts document her experience of her environment, her isolation and sense of wonder, and foreboding. She has been building a body of work which she hopes addresses and reflects elements of the romantic tradition and a contemporary anxiety.
“One of the best things about our job is getting to visit artists and makers in their studios, see their work and hear directly from them about their practice and processes. ‘Cèilidh’ means ‘visit’ in Gaelic, and traditionally a cèilidh would be a small gathering in people’s homes which combined culture, work and conversation, particularly through the long, dark winter nights.
This year over the winter months we'll be continuing these Studio cèilidhs by co-hosting a series of informal gatherings with artists and makers in their spaces. Please join us for the first Studio Cèilidhs in 2023 – a chance to come together to see a selection of work by local artists, converse about their work and the wider cultural scene on Mull & Iona.” Rhona Dougall & Nina Pope, Visual Arts Curators.
Maximum audience number is 15.
Location & Directions
Pippa Gatty’s Studio, Langamull, Isle of Mull
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Pippa’s Studio is accessed via a mile-long unsurfaced track from the B8073 Dervaig to Calgary road, 4.2 miles west of Dervaig, which passes through three gates. The Studio is located upstairs in the stables to the west of the main house.
Parking
Limited parking is available on the track near the house. Additional parking is available at the start of the mile-long track for members of the public who prefer to walk the route. Due to this limited parking, please car share where possible. If you would be willing to car share, either as a driver or passenger, please email Nina (nina@antobarandmulltheatre.co.uk) or Rhona (rhona@antobarandmulltheatre.co.uk).
Access and Safety
Access to the Studio is via a piece of grassy level ground to the south of the building. Immediately outside the stables, the ground is rough, stony and muddy, so please wear appropriate footwear. The Studio is up a steep stone staircase and is therefore not suitable for those with mobility issues or wheelchair users.
Though there is an oil-filled radiator, the Studio can be cold in the winter so please dress appropriately.