Tam O’Shanter by Nichol Wheatley, Colin Beattie’s latest commission for Òran Mór.
Visit Òran Mór’s Victorian and Whisky Bar and journey through the tale of Rabbie Burns’ masterpiece Tam O’Shanter: Ten bespoke large canvases depicting the tale of Burns’ epic poem are now installed for all to enjoy. They will migrate annually to Òran Mór’s Auditorium to be exhibited at select Burns events.
Nichol has spent nearly two years creating these magnificent paintings to coincide with our National Bard’s 260th Birthday.
Almost 300 people turned up on Monday evening for the launch of our brand new ten painting commission depicting the tale of Burn’s epic poem Tam O’Shanter by renowned Scottish artist Nichol Wheatley.
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Glasgow Chamber of Commerce – Arts For All – All Year Round
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These will be available to buy from the 14th of January.
The ten prints will be 55cm x 42cm and will be presented be in a handmade embossed portfolio. The edition will be of only 26 sets.
The edition will be priced at £900 each (inc vat).
There will also be limited individual prints for sale at £130 each (inc vat)
To reserve a set please email the artist directly at nichol@nicholwheatley.com
'In art and dream may you proceed with abandon. In life may you proceed with balance and stealth.' @pattismith #tbt Patti Smith + Tony Shanahan - an evening of words and music in Òran Mór's Auditorium, Aug 2013 📷 @kriskesiak #oranmorglasgow #independentvenue #saveourvenues pic.twitter.com/wbmv8oQtBA
