However planned and considered a work of art, there comes a time when serendipity plays a part. In all creativity, the artist has to relie on a degree of instinct, but that’s not the same as throwing something together. It’s about understanding the medium and working with it, not against it.
Fire Escapes painting and the value of serendipity in Art Read More »
Some locations have so many stories to tell. Looking at the landmarks, you wonder what happened here and what was it like in days of yore. Castlefields Canal and the railway bridges that run over it, could tell many a tale, if they could speak.
Castlefield Canal – Artistic Glimpse into the Transport History of Manchester Read More »
Exploring Manchester by tram in this colourful original painting titled Piccadilly Bound by artist Cathy Read. Featuring Manchester Central, Beetham’s Tower and a yellow tram, Piccadilly Bound. Urban history meets contemporary architecture and transport.
Manchester glows at night, especially around St Peter’s Square and Albert Square. Cities are at their best at night time. The lights never fail to turn the drabbest of scenes into magical spaces. Especially where the architecture is as stunning as Manchester Central Library and the Midland Hotel.
Meet me on the Corner Read More »
An original perspective on the painting of The Portico Library on Mosley Street in Manchester, a contemporary painting by Artist Cathy Read
Passing the portico library. Read More »
Can you imagine alighting the train onto the platform at Manchester Central Station in the days of the steam train? Exiting the station buildings, you are met by the Midland hotel in all its glory. It must have been an impressive view back then. Indeed, it still is, although I suspect the red glow of
