'H'way the Lads' by Alexander Millar (Exclusive to Castle Galleries Newcastle)

'H'way The Lads!'

(working title)

signed limited edition giclee print

image size 18" by 15"

Edition of 50 only!

£375

To celebrate Newcastle United's success in winning the 2009-2010 Championship season we have teamed up with Alexander Millar to produce 'H'way the Lads' a bespoke limited edition of 50 exclusively for Castle Galleries Newcastle.  This is the smallest edition print ever produced by Alex and will no doubt be snapped up by Millar fans and NUFC fans alike.

For further details please contact the gallery.

tel: 0191 2332200

email: newcastle@castlegalleries.com

Alexander Millar Vs Jeff Rowland

From 1-4pm on Saturday the 19th of September the gallery came to a stand-still in awe of the creative talents of Alexander Millar & Jeff Rowland.

In honour of the first birthday of Castle Galleries, Newcastle the pair painted live in the gallery on a collaborative piece. The banter between the two entertained the crowd as the work of art came to life and proved a great success with collectors of each artist's work.

It has now to be decided if the piece will go to print but one thing is for sure, the juxtaposition of Millar's cheeky 'Gadgie' with that of Rowland's atmospheric rain created an undeniable and comfortable companionship.

The collection will run for the next week in Castle Galleries before the collaboration will be presented to Washington Green for proofing.

All enquires regarding Alexander Millar & Jeff Rowland originals should be directed to Castle Galleries, Newcastle in the first instance.

Alexander Millar Painting Live

When Alexander Millar offered to paint in the gallery window we jumped at the chance to show off our very own North East based artist's talents. With only a few days notice we managed to bring together an impressive collection of original and limited edition work from across Alex's portfolio of styles.

Alex's model Peter 'The Gadgie' agreed to make an appearance in full flat cap and big booted apparel and together they charmed the crowd of collectors that had turned up to experience the artist's creative process.

We had a very enjoyable day chatting with many a collector, sharing their memories and stories of their own 'gadgies' be it fathers, grandfathers, brothers, uncles or neighbours, everyone has one.

Alex's work inspires nostalgia and humour, to view his full collection go to http://www.castlegalleries.com/ or pop into the gallery to see his 'gadgies' first hand.

North East Exhibition

On February 21st 2009 we hosted an exhibition of north east artists featuring the work of Alexander Millar, Jeff Rowland, Mark Grieves and Mackenzie Thorpe.

From working class "Gadgies" and romantic cityscapes to images based around music and love these artists use the North East within their work both obviously and subtly drawing from their heritage to create an fusion of timelessness and evocation of nostalgia.

We had on display some fabulous works from all of the artists including original oils - "Serenade" and "Imagine" - both published works by Mark.

We have a number of new published limited editions new this spring from Alex, Jeff, Mark & Mackenzie. Check the website for information or call us on 0191 233 2200.

Castle Galleries Grand Opening September 2008

On September 20th 2008 Alexander Millar officially opened the new Castle Galleries in Newcastle city centre.

There was standing room only as collectors old and new queued to meet the man who depicts North Eastern nostalgia with such flare.

The day began with a leisurely champagne brunch at Alex's regular haunt 'Blakes', where he can often be found sitting sketching away the day. As the gallery began to fill up our collectors feasted on ham & peese pudding stotties, homemade meat and potato pie and washed it down with Newcastle Brown Ale as Alex's model Peter, dressed in full 'Gadgie get-up' gave everyone a demonstration of 'Gadgie' poses. Alex arrived to find a queue of people eagrely awaiting his arrival, including our very own Jeff Rowland who had also come out to support his friend for the day.

A beautiful selection of Alex's artwork adorned the walls, limited editions and sculptures alongside original pieces depicting his various styles; from small sketches of his lone character to large detailed oils of the North East from eras gone by.

The 'Gadgie' character often accompanied by his 'Gal', grandchild or ever loyal wee dog has become a nostalgic image that many are reluctant to let go of. Generations that remember days like these have passed their love and memories down through Alex's artwork to family and friends and now a new generation of collector has emerged.

So it was that the gallery burst at the seams with people of every age, clamouring for a word with Alex but also eagerly awaiting the announcement of the winners of our Art Competition in conjunction with St Thomas More RC High School, thus highlighting the importance of Art in school and inspiring the next generation of artists.

The day was a massive success, one we hope to repeate next year for our one year anniversary.