Visitors to the largest leisure centre in the Highlands, Inverness Leisure, now have an opportunity to admire paintings and pictures created by a number of Highland artists while visiting the centre at the city’s Bught Park. Previously blank walls are now adorned with art work.
“I would call it an alternative community use for Inverness Leisure,” said chief executive James Martin.
“We were approached by local artist Hélène Bost, who was impressed by the refurbishment works happening at Inverness Leisure, with a proposal to utilise some of the large blank walls throughout the centre for displaying local artists’ work.”
The art can be found throughout various areas in Inverness Leisure, including the health suite, sports centre and Bite Bistro.
Hélène said: “I am really pleased to be able to bring a number of well-respected artists from across the Highlands to be part of the exhibition (Alex Dunn, Thomas Lacroix, Lynn Bennett Mackenzie). My pictures come from the sky, presenting a unique view of this well-known beautiful Scottish landscape as never seen before. As a person, I want to contribute and bring positive changes to this small community world I live in. I am delighted and honoured that James shared my enthusiasm and is trusting me to reveal the centre’s intention and interest to gather vital, cultural and educational aspects in this special space.”
The exhibition will be on display for the next six months, with a possibility of running again in the future if it proves successful.