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Looking at Mackintosh’s Masterpiece, a Photography Exhibition by Sylvia Richardson

At Mackintosh Queen’s Cross, 870 Garscube Road, Glasgow, G20 7EL

Sylvia’s exhibition has now closed.

Photographer Sylvia Richardson brings a unique exhibition of previously unseen images of Mackintosh’s Masterpiece, The Glasgow School of Art building. Her images encapsulate an intimate view of the building’s internal spaces and lead us on an ambling journey from the observer’s perspective. Corridors full of light and patterned shadows, reflections of beautiful sculptures, wood carvings and windows; Sylvia captures subtleties as part of her own artistic discovery of Mackintosh. A celebration of the unseen, this exhibition is particularly poignant following the sad destruction of the Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh building following two fires in 2014 and 2018. We hope that you will join us in reflecting back on this architectural masterpiece.

Sylvia Richardson was born in 1966. Her grandfather and great uncle were keen amateur photographers. She recalls enjoying her mothers tape slides as a young child, sharing her times in Linlithgow and being encouraged to pick up her own camera to document her life through the lens from a young age. Her early interest in creative subjects at school was extended during training at North Glasgow College, where she studies film, monochrome, darkroom development and digital photography, before going on to complete her HNC/HND at Reid Kerr college in 2012. Sylvia discovered a passion for architectural forms and The Glasgow School of Art Building designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh was an exquisite piece of architecture which captured her imagination. With this iconic building Sylvia felt her creativity inspired like a child in a sweetie shop, and is pleased to harness and share this experience in this exhibition, ‘Looking at Mackintosh’s Masterpiece,’ at Mackintosh Queen’s Cross.

Mackintosh Queen's Cross

The only church designed by Mackintosh to be built and now the Society’s International headquarters. Magnificent stained glass and exceptional relief carving on wood and stonework are highlights of the interior where light and space are used to dramatic effect. Mackintosh Queen’s Cross has an excellent library and the shop stocks an extensive range of Mackintosh books and gifts.


Contact

Mackintosh Queen’s Cross
Queen’s Cross
870 Garscube Road
Glasgow
G20 7EL

T: +44 (0)141-946-6600 or +44 (0) 0141-945-2321
W: www.mackintoshchurch.com
E: info@crmsociety.com


Visitors Information

Facilities
Mackintosh Resource Centre, Refreshments Area and Gift Shop with great selection of books etc.

Admission
Adults £5.00, Society Members & Children free

Opening days
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
11.00am – 4.00pm
On the first Sunday of the month we are open: 12pm – 4.00pm
Last admission 3.30pm
Free entry to G20 residents on Wednesday afternoons after 1:00pm

Closing days
Closed on 29 March – Good Friday, 6 May – Bank Holiday Monday, 27 May – Bank Holiday Monday, Glasgow Fair Monday, 5 August – Bank Holiday. Over Christmas and New Year we are closed 23 December to 3 January.

Travel Information
Bus: No 60/60A & 61 from Hope Street at Central Station.
Underground: Alight at St George’s Cross then 15 minute walk through Cromwell Street into Maryhill Road.
Rail: Train to Central or Queen Street Station then bus as above.
Car: M8 J15 eastbound or J17 westbound. Follow Maryhill Road towards Queen’s Cross and turn right into Hinshaw Street. At the lights, go straight across into Firhill Road. Take second on left into Springbank Street and the Church is at the end of the street. On street parking available.

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