An artist who says she finds magic in the heritage garden at Inverewe, cared for by the charity National Trust for Scotland, is to hold a much-anticipated show there.

An exhibition of work by Katherine Sutherland will open in the Sawyer Gallery at Inverewe Garden on Sunday (July 9) and run

until the end of October.

'An Artist's Studio' invites visitors to look at the famous Wester Ross gardens through the eyes of Highland-based painter Katherine. She will be exhibiting, and working, in the unique setting of the Sawyer Gallery within Inverewe House, the former family home of garden founders Osgood Mackenzie and his daughter, Mairi Sawyer, and now one of 100-plus special places protected, cared for and shared by the National Trust for Scotland.

Visitors to Inverewe will have the opportunity to speak to Katherine and hear about the inspiration for her work during a Meet the Artist week from 9 to 15 July.

"The elusive quality of light transforms the landscape in a matter of seconds. I strive as an artist to convey the sense of this place by capturing this fleeting magic." - artist Katherine Sutherland on Inverewe Garden

Working with a variety of media including watercolour, ink, acrylic and oils, Katherine's lifelong love of art became her profession in 2014 when she took a leap of faith and decided to concentrate on painting full-time.

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Martin Hughes, the National Trust for Scotland's operations manager at Inverewe, said: "We're delighted to be welcoming an artist of Katherine's calibre to Inverewe - her work is as varied, exciting and colourful as the garden itself! By using the Sawyer Gallery as a studio space, and by painting outside throughout the summer months, Katherine will be able to interact with visitors and enhance their experience of visiting Inverewe, supporting the National Trust for Scotland’s objective to provide engaging visitor experiences and also our vision of nature, beauty and heritage for everyone.”

Katherine Sutherland says of her forthcoming exhibition: "Framed by mountains and lochs, Inverewe Garden is an unforgettable place, partly because of its contrast to the surrounding scenery. You do not expect to find exotic flowers and tropical greenery in Scotland which is exactly what makes it so inspiring. The light and colour are forever changing in Inverewe and capturing this light and colour in my paintings is everything.

"The elusive quality of light transforms the landscape in a matter of seconds. I strive as an artist to convey the sense of this place by capturing this fleeting magic."

Visitors to Inverewe Garden pay the normal entry fee which supports the National Trust for Scotland’s vital work to care for and share Scotland’s heritage, including Inverewe Garden, protecting it for future generations. Entry is free to members. Once in the garden, entry to the Sawyer Gallery exhibition is free to all visitors. To find out more about Katherine Sutherland and her

work, go to: www.katherinesutherland.co.uk

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Inverewe Garden is open daily until October 31, from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Admission is free for National Trust for Scotland members, and entry prices for non-members range from £1 for Young Scot National Entitlement Card holders to £15 for adults.

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