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Political Leaders' Portraits at Storytelling Centre

Thursday August 28 2014

 

As Scotland debates its immediate future, portraits of three of the country's most powerful women will go on display in the Scottish Storytelling Centre.

In a rare moment of political unity, artist I.D. Campbell persuaded Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson and Scottish Labour leader Johann Lamont to stop referendum campaigning long enough to be captured on canvas.

The Glasgow-based artist said: "I hope these portraits show a different, more intimate, view of some of Scotland's most influential politicians.

"We are living in an exciting period in Scottish politics and unusually at the heart of the debate are three powerful women. Nicola Sturgeon, Ruth Davidson and Johann Lamont may have different political outlooks but they are all role models for anyone who wants to see politicians becoming more representative of the people they serve."

I.D. Campbell is a graduate of the Glasgow School of Art. In addition to his art, he also works for the Church of Scotland as a Development Worker with the Mission and Discipleship Council, covering the West of Scotland.

The portraits will go on display at the Storytelling Centre, on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, from September 5 to October 4.


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David William McFie - Saturday, August 30th, 2014

“"Ever Canvassing"”


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