rhea banker & jane rushton: an intimacy of place

Artists Rhea Banker and Jane Rushton present a joint exhibition exploring their profound connection to the diverse coastal environment of Mallaig Bheag.

From the rocky outcrop and beach at the edge of Jane Rushton’s coastal Croft at Mallaig Bheag, two artist friends follow the track that leads over and around to the beach at Mallaig Mhor. Long-time collaborators, and regular conversationalists, Banker and Rushton share an interest in the intimate detail of place which hints at deep history, and the stories that are held within rocks, plant growth, and the evidence of human impact.

In pondering elements of geology, landform, the remains of historic dwellings, and evidence of cultivation, the artists explore their relationship to this small area through their independent creative means and present their work as a continuation of the gentle conversations they have shared. Their collaboration, focused in time and on place, yet expansive in depth, relates a powerful story of an intimate reflection of the spaces we hold close.