Flowers: Charles Rennie Mackintosh

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The McIntoshes belonged to the upper echelon of the working class. William McIntosh had a steady, respectable job and, perhaps, an instinct for betterring himself (…) The memorial’s figures represent supports and are formed by people conveying emotion and feelings at a moment in time. Former Glasgow Herald offices in Mitchell Street, now The Lighthouse – Scotland's Centre for Design and Architecture As a teenager, he attended Allen Glen High, and even at that age displayed a great ability to produce technical drawings and architectural designs. He enrolled at Glasgow’s School of Art for part-time courses at the age of 15, serving as an apprentice to John Hutchinson, and collaborating in commissions for the next 10 years. Despite receiving much support from his relatives, they were concerned that he was overworking himself. While at the School of Art, he also trained to be a painter under Francis Newberry, the institution’s director. Wilson, Darrell. "The Lighthouse". www.thelighthouse.co.uk. Archived from the original on 3 April 2017 . Retrieved 29 March 2018.

I love this book particularly for it was offered to us by Iain & Margaret when we met in Carcassonne last April… what a kind and thoughtful attention on the eve of our pilgrimage in Roussillon ! I went along to a planting day at the park for families who have lost someone or been affected and we just began talking and I think this is something that could really help people.”

While there, not only did his personal philosophies and aesthetics begin to emerge, but also his increasing aversion to compromise in groups. His position at the company was further strained when his engagement with Kelpie’s sister was broken off due to his mood swings and erratic behavior. He would meet his next wife, Margaret Macdonald in 1892, a respected artist in her own right. Her focal points of interest in art history encompass profiling specific artists and art movements, as it is these areas where she is able to really dig deep into the rich narrative of the art world. Additionally, she particularly enjoys exploring the different artistic styles of the 20 th century, as well as the important impact that female artists have had on the development of art history. This reflected his desire for his architecture to represent an integrated whole, where unifying the building into a single entity was more important than any single aspect on its own. His ideal appearance for his building designs was a mixture of traditional national styles and his unique personal free-flow aesthetic.

His work experienced a resurgence of interest in the 1960s though, as Art Nouveau once again became a trendy style and was experiencing a revival. Some of the drawings are of native species, but many are cultivated. A little surprising, many were drawn, not in his native Scotland as you might expect, but in Sussex where he traveled a few times a year to visit friends and escape the pressures of his architectural firm. The color is pure watercolor over pencil, not opaque. They seem almost like meditations. While much of the original flat remained as it was found, the couple did bring in certain extra pieces such as modified furniture from their previous residence, a desk, and a smoker’s cabinet. Macdonald also added decorative panels that were custom designed to fit into their new home. Upon his return, he resumed work with the Honeyman & Keppie architectural practice where he started his first major architectural project, the Glasgow Herald Building (now known as The Lighthouse), in 1899. He was engaged to marry his employer's sister, Jessie Keppie. The library was made of dark timber and featured vibrantly colored glass. The stained glass features images of naked figures and flowers, their colorful reflections moving across the space as the light flooding from above the stairwell changes position throughout the day. The facade also featured elements that were created from hard and rough materials yet were shaped and presented in a way that made the overall appearance seem softer and more approachable.

House for an Art Lover

Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Achnabechan, Canmore ID 114263 Read more: Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Haughey help Covid memorial campaign fund reach halfway target with generous donations

A prominent feature of the building’s interior design is the Japanese influence, visible in the effective yet restrained use of decorative elements throughout. There is also a hint of the Bauhaus influence with the incorporation of a rectilinear form and distinctive window design. Once in London, securing commissions proved difficult and he began to grow increasingly reclusive due to his declining mental health and financial strains. Meanwhile, his wife grew increasingly more social, hanging out with the bohemian art crowd in the city at night. Glasgow City Council generously offered to host the memorial within the park and it is our hope the Riverside Grove will open in spring. Isabella studied at the University of Cape Town in South Africa and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English Literature & Language and Psychology. Throughout her undergraduate years, she took Art History as an additional subject and absolutely loved it. Building on from her art history knowledge that began in high school, art has always been a particular area of fascination for her. From learning about artworks previously unknown to her, or sharpening her existing understanding of specific works, the ability to continue learning within this interesting sphere excites her greatly.

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To see these images of how the memorial will look is really something and it is also very personal,” he said. “Many of us have been involved in shaping the poses for the supports and it might be something others can relate to. The first of the unexecuted Gate Lodge, Auchinbothie (1901) sketches [24] was realised as a mirrored pair of gatehouses to either side of the Achnabechan [25] and The Artist's Cottage drives, also at Farr by Inverness. Known as North House and South House, these were completed 1995–7. [26] [27] Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), The Artist's Cottage, Canmore ID 82860 The House for An Art Lover (1901) was built in Bellahouston Park, Glasgow after his death (1989–1996). [19]