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Julia Douglas & Colin Usher
et aussi Dougie, Noushka et Henri Quat’

 

 

Couple écossais, Colin Usher et Julia Douglas, moved into this stunning mansion house, in the centre of the vibrant market town of Nérac (47) in South West France, in 2017 to set up a contemporary arts centre. Even though they are still renovating the property, it is fast becoming a centre for artistic development, providing funded and self-funded residencies, creative courses and cultural events for all types of creative practitioner.

Cette propriété est appelée Studio Faire. C'est un centre de développement créatif et la maison de Colin, Julia et leurs animaux de compagnie Dougie, Noushka et Henri Quat'.

Julia Douglas est un artiste visuel et webdesigner en techniques mixtes.

Au départ elle a étudié les textiles et la décoration de surface, se spécialisant dans la sérigraphie textile, cependant, au cours de sa maîtrise en art et design, son travail est devenu plus sculptural et elle est depuis connue pour utiliser le tricot, la fabrication de feutre, la fabrication de papier et des objets trouvés pour faire ses sculptures. Elle a même cassé 12 500 pinces à linge pour en faire une robe ('Highly Sprung’ est maintenant dans la collection permanente de la galerie d'art d'Aberdeen) et cousus ensemble des centaines de boutons-pression pour faire 'Prayer Gloves’ (maintenant dans la collection permanente de Deveron Arts).

Elle a également coordonné des expositions ouvertes pour la Society of Scottish Artists et est très douée pour la conception de sites Web pour les artistes.

Find out more at: www.juliadouglas.co.uk

Colin Usher is a digital media professional, photographer & musician.

Colin spent his 20s as a photographer for The Face magazine, The List, Dance & Theatre companies, while playing drums in indie bands in the earnest search of a record deal and music based career.

Il a acheté son premier Mac en 1993 et a travaillé dans et autour des industries créatives depuis.

The Proclaimers have also relied on Colin to look after their digital media since 2001. 

Colin now writes and releases music as ‘Mister Colins‘ from Studio Faire.
(And is very happy to collaborate)

Find out more at: colinusher.com

Dougie

Dougie is a 12 year old Labrador. Often found sunbathing in the garden. He is calm, obedient and affectionate and, like a shadow, will follow you to ensure you (he) need never be alone. If you drop a crumb of your croissant, he will be there to tidy it up for you! Will take all the attention on offer.

Noushka

Noushka is a 6 year old Siamese who decided that this was the place for her a couple of years ago when she turned up at our door. She spends the majority of her time hunting and lounging in the garden. She probably won’t sit on your knee, but is gentle and friendly. Will purr for a belly rub.

Henri Quat'

Henri Quat’ \kat\ is approximately 2 years old. He arrived hungry and desperate one evening and we welcomed him into the family. He hasn’t ventured far from the house and hasn’t stopped eating since! He is playful, unpredictable, bonkers and cuddly. Just as a kitten should be.