TheGalleryOldham

A new space for people and ideas

The Building• Very successful use of space• Exhibitions are reasonably spread out• Viewing area• Original shape of building• Several shapes used in construction of building• Effective lighting• Layout of fixtures individual to each exhibition• Calm and relaxed feel to gallery• Quiet and peaceful atmosphere

The Exhibitions• Visions and Voices

• All Our Childhoods

• Alan Rankle

Visions and Voices

Visions and Voices• Produced by Lorraine Berry

• Theme of childhood past and present• Encouraged to get involved with the

exhibition• Past childhood is inspired by

Oldham’s History Collection• Childhood today was inspired by

Grange n Our Lady’s School

All Our Childhoods

All Our Childhoods•Past childhoods from the Victorian

era to present day•Represented through photographs,

ceramics and paintings•Toys, games and dolls from the past•Child workers represented through

materials and objects common to the child

Alan Rankle

Alan Rankle• Born in Oldham• Focuses on landscapes and countryside• He communicates on a number of levels• Focuses on intricate detail• His work is contemporary and exciting• Focuses on image of landscape from far

away• Use of colour, contrasting• Doesn’t seem to plan out what he paints• Gallery has displayed Alan’s work in colour

schemes and size of paintings

Thank-youfor

watching our

presentation

Emily DavysStefanie Jones

Sophie Battersby