As a new artist member of the PAI I was excited and looking forward to exhibiting 5 selected pieces of artwork in the annual exhibition. This was to be my first time exhibiting with the PAI in the pop-up show at The Piazza, Central Way, Paisley.
Almost 500 pieces of art work were on display covering an eclectic variety of work in various mediums including, drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, collage and prints.
The PAI annually exhibit at Paisley Art Gallery and Museum. However due to a major refurbishment, the gallery is closed for two years. A new venue had to be found for this important event in the PAI calendar.
The bright and spacious central location in The Piazza boasted visitors by the thousand during the several weeks of the exhibition, with a pleasing amount of sales.
I was delighted to be presented with The White Cart Award for my painting inspired by the timeless and iconic Paisley pattern. Called ‘Prospect’ the painting sold on the opening night of the exhibition.
The winning panel called ‘Prosper’which sold very quickly on the opening night of the exhibition. 
Two other colourways were created. 
I have produced smaller paintings embracing the Paisley motif.
artmarcollage -marion gardyne - visual artist 