Don’t Fan The Embers, by Eleanor Carlingford
A solo exhibition by artist Eleanor Carlingford opens in Glasgow later this month.
Her first solo show of 2026 will be in Art Pistol and is titled Chariots, featuring 10 new oils on canvas.
Eleanor, who lives in Kilcreggan, said: “When I was young and living in a fishing town in Northern Ireland, the fish boxes were sturdy, made of wood.
“Although they stank of fish, and you had to sit amongst the scrapings of fish scales, they were fine treasures for the boys of the town. Frequently washed up on the shore, they were scavenged with purpose and made into race carts.
“Two fish boxes, one of top of the other formed the body of a wee wagon. Pram wheels were added. Also necessary was a rudimentary steering column. I wanted so badly to have one of my own, but I was a girl. It would never happen.”
Eleanor graduated from The Glasgow School of Art in 2005, after having a successful career as a writer and journalist.
Trivial Pursuit, by Eleanor Carlingford
In 2018 she featured in BBC TV’s Apprentice, which was followed up by her near sell out solo show ‘Interface‘ in which Eleanor dealt with the idea of reflections – of one’s own personal reflection and the psychology that exists behind.
The show opens to the public on Monday April 27 – details are on the website.