With over 100 images and poems on display, it is hard to capture the amazing feel of the Pictora Made Visible exhibition in Dornoch Cathedral, where in 2000 Madonna and Guy Richie had their son Rocco christened and in September 2010 Elon Musk married British actress Talulah Riley.
Following are some of the highlights of the exhibition together with comments left in the visitors
Visitor Comments
Following is a selection of the wonderful comments left in the exhibitions visitors book:
“A brilliant exhibition in a glorious setting and the talent on show was incredible and inspirational. The exhibition is a real credit to those who spent their time to create their works” (Hemel Hempstead)
“The Pictora exhibition was incredibly moving and inspiring. Thank you for a wonderful experience” (Milton Keynes)
“Thank you for sharing beautiful and though provoking art with us” (Weymouth)
“Yet another spectacular exhibition - so much talent!” (Dornoch)
“An amazing exhibition. So inspirational and thought provoking” (Migdale)
“Amazing artwork and poems. So worth a visit” (Wick)
“We are so proud to share in hosting this exhibition. Thank you to all the artist involved” (Minister of Dornoch Cathedral)
“Great exhibition. Lots of talent on display - very impressive” (Inverness)
“Fantastic use of art. Talent that should be celebrated” (Edinburgh)
“Some fantastic detail in these artworks” (Leeds)
“So many perspectives, very helpful” (Netherlands)
“Very amazing pieces. Hope to come back” (Rome, Italy)
“Amazing, loved everything” (Chile)
“Very inspiring. Good idea” (Switzerland)
“Artwork is incredible!” (Dundee)
Great works -Beautiful Cathedral” (Manchester)
“Stunning work, so artistic and meaningful” (Glasgow)
“Lovely” (Italy)
“Fantastic art exhibition. Glad we saw it” (Orkney)
“Prachtig! - in English - Wonderful” (Holland)
“Fantastic, keep up the good work” (Glasgow)
“Thank you for the insights, the wonderful artistry and the food for thought in words and image. Go well” (Coldstream)
“Pictures from inside your minds brought forth so that others can see, thing and perhaps understand better - Thank you! (Dornoch)
What the artist receives after the exhibition
* A set of greeting cards with their image
* Photo sheets showing their work displayed in Dornoch Cathedral
* Sheets of exhibition visitor comments
* A certificate of participation
Northern Times article:
Pictora would like to thank the following organisations for their support in making the Dornoch Cathedral Made Visible exhibition possible:
* Scottish Prison Service
* People Plus - prison art teachers
* Historylinks - Dornoch
* Highland News & Media Limited