Hands are as unique as faces not just in their physical characteristics, but in their tremendous capacity to express feelings and emotions, communicate ideas and tell stories. Margaret’s new collection of paintings aims to put the spotlight on hands in a variety of compositions that convey both narrative and emotional qualities.
In many of these paintings, Margaret has also included her love of tea and beautiful teacups.
“My mum and her family emigrated to Australia from Scotland after the war. Every Sunday three generations of women would gather round my grandmother’s tiny Formica table where we would catch up on the week, consuming pots of tea and my nanna’s home-made scones and shortbread. It was warm and safe and familiar, and I remember a great sense of belonging. Having lived most of my adult life abroad in various Asian countries, the humble process of making a pot of tea has always brought me home to myself, and given me a sense of stillness and comfort wherever I am.”
– Margaret Ingles
Opening event: 6 – 8pm, Friday 28 September 2018
Where: Lethbridge Gallery, 11 Wambool Street, Bulimba QLD 4171
Image: Feels Like Home | Margaret Ingles, Oil on linen | 60 x 60cm
