Exhibition by Colin Tennant opening Friday 8 September

A new exhibition by Colin Tennant is opening on Friday at Platform in Easterhouse, Glasgow. The exhibition opens on Friday 8 September and runs until 19 November.

‘Paint it Red’ is a contemporary portrait of Easterhouse by Glasgow-based artist, Colin James Tennant. The exhibition is the culmination of a year-long photography project that has developed through conversations, interactions and experiences gained while working in Easterhouse. The work explores the local landscape; the social history, its personalities and the human spirit that contribute to this notoriously misunderstood community.

“I’ve spent time over the past year meeting and photographing people in the local community and hearing their stories. It’s been a truly fascinating experience – I’ve met so many inspirational people in what is a thriving, vibrant place.” (Colin Tennant).

OPENING EVENT: 
Friday 8 September, 6pm - 8pm.
All welcome - free

Followed by a performance by Matthew Bourne, 8pm (ticketed)
For more information, follow link here

LUMINATE EVENT

Colin James Tennant in conversation with Tonia Lu and publication launch 
Sun 29 Oct, 3pm 
Free

Colin James Tennant will be in conversation with Tonia Lu, curator of Here, Today – a photo essay by Colin that takes an intimate look at the lives of older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people living in Cumbria, North England. The event also celebrates the publication launch of Here, Today publication.

This talk will take place after the performance of Love Song To Lavender Menace, a play set around a celebration of the 5th anniversary of LAVENDER MENACE, Scotland’s foremost lesbian, gay, feminist bookshop. For more information follow the link here

FInd out more about Platform here.