Riverside Gallery

Open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm and during performance and events in the evening and weekends.

Free Admission

This Autumn the Riverside is proud to showcase work from Ulster University students, both present and alumni

Rosella Watton-Austin

Wednesday 19th June - Saturday 31st August 2019

This exhibition of striking new work by the renowned local artist and Ulster University graduate Rosella Watton-Austin, has been inspired by the 50th anniversary of the University on the Coleraine campus.

Many of the pieces that will be on show reflect the power of gold; her use of gold leaf on tear jars, horses and images of women bring her subjects to life as if the sun is shining on them. They reflect light and remind the observer that gold has been a source of wealth and power since ancient Egyptian times, over 5000 years ago. Its rarity and value have brought out the best in craftsmanship, and at times the worst in human nature.

The symbol of gold is Au, from the Greek word ‘aurum’, which means the glow of sunshine and it is the only metal of this colour which explains its intrinsic beauty in jewellery and in the decorative arts.

Rosella’s show brings together her own distinctive style of mixed-media technique with gold-adorned objects that tell their own enduring stories of life, love and death.

• Join us to officially launch this exhibition with a complimentary glass of wine on Wednesday 19th June 2019 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Deborah Campbell

Monday 16th September – Saturday 2nd November 2019

Deborah Campbell was born in Belfast and studied art and photography at the University of Ulster. She lectured in art and photography in Belfast and continues to be involved in art education. Later on, Deborah swapped city life for a rural lifestyle in Co Down. She draws inspiration from the countryside in which she lives, capturing the spirit of the wildlife of County Down. Her work focuses very much on the now and each of her animal canvases represent a single moment – a snap shot of each animal.

Deborah traditionally uses mixed media to create her paintings, building layers of oil, acrylic and inks over time. The background of each piece is often evocative of the characteristic she associates with the subject creating bold and impressive statement pieces.

• Join us to officially launch this exhibition with a complimentary glass of wine on Thursday 19th September 2019 – 7.30pm- 9pm.

Victoria Logan Art & Illustration

Monday 18th November – Saturday 21st December 2019

A showcase of work by Coleraine-born and Ulster University first year student in graphic design and illustration Victoria Logan.

• Join us to officially launch this exhibition with a complimentary glass of wine on Thursday 21st November 2019 – 7.30pm- 9pm.

For more information on exhibitions, artists and launch events visit email: r.daley@ulster.ac.uk

Display your work at Riverside

With many square metres of wall space, no idea is too big or too small..

Dimensions of Riverside Wall Space:

To request a floor plan, book dates and discuss details email: r.sturgeon@ulster.ac.uk.