The sweltering heat did not deter the sixty or so people who gathered this afternoon at the Stationmaster’s Gallery, Strathalbyn, for the launch of Water Feature, an exhibition by the Freshwater Artists.
Professor Diane Bell launched the exhibit by exploring the theme of “Who tells our stories?”
![Array](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4265836640_371fc4a77d_m.jpg "Artist Liz Yelland and Professor Dane Bell talk about "Toys in the Bath" the piece by Liz and the actual bath in the foreground at the launch of the Water Feature Exhibition by the Freshwater Artists. Photograph Hilary Thomas")
Liz Yelland’s piece “Toys in the Bath” drew much comment. “It’s clever, sombre, tragic, satirical” said Diane. And for those who just wish we could leave politics at the door? Diane made two comments. “First leaving politics at the door is a political stand. It is a politics of silence and it is silencing. It licences an assault such as that of the taps as they bleed the lake dry and take over a peaceful passage of water. It stands by while bright green shirts dredge and dump and disconnect. Second art is political. The artists in this exhibit have a strong environmental message. They are holding up mirrors in which we can see ourselves reflected.” Read more …launch-yelland-who-tells-our-storiesjan-20102
The ReedWarblers pursued the issues with two new songs that were developed as part of Murray the Musical.
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