Gray Day.

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Today is the first “Gray Day” celebrating the life and work of Alasdair Gray, on the 40th anniversary of the publication of his masterpiece “Lanark” and here is my humble contribution.
 
His portrait Frances Gordon, Glasgow Teenager inspired my collaboration with Glasgow Open Museum and guests of Glasgow City Mission in creating 'portraits' focusing on their interests rather than in a traditional style.
 
You can find out more here.

Plus here's a piece on the project from an autistic perspective.
 
Enjoy.

Portrait of Frances Gordon. (c) Alasdair Gray, courtesy of
Glasgow Museums collections.





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