CROSSROADS

 

This exhibition has been created in support of local artists and to celebrate Chorlton and its people.

    The primary exhibit is a 6.6m x 2.6m blow up of a panoramic painting of Chorlton Cross by local artist Peter Topping, which will remain in place after the launch.
    Displaying their work in support of this project are the following artists in alphabetical order: Christine Evans, Gwyn Jones, Graham Nicholson, Susan Parry, Stephen Raw, Peter Topping.
    We also have local historian Andrew Simpson with us to tell the stories of Chorlton-cum-Hardy.
    Saturday 27th February, 10.30am till 5.00pm.
    Sunday 28th February, 11.00am till 4.00pm
    Ken Fosters Cycles, 374-376 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 8AZ

Here is a link to a short video of the installation.

Crossroads Mural Installation at Ken Fosters Cycles

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