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Newsletterissue 8 Spring 2014 NEWSLETTERIssue 8 Spring 2014 Society News Newsletter Contents Issue 8 Spring 2014 2 Society News 3 Society People 4 2013 AGM 5 2014 AGM 6 Mackintosh and the Scottish Playgoers Company 9 GSA Library Windows 10 Mackintosh clocks restored 11 Buildings Update 12 Events round-up www.crmsociety.com www.mackintosh.org.uk This is a view of the main stairwell in Windyhill looking towards the large candelabrum, which was re-created by Cover image: Mackintosh clock © GSA Conservationist and Stained Glass Artists, Rab MacInnes and Linda Cannon. © Stuart Robertson Donation of books from John Gerrard architects talking about their views on We have received a very welcome donation Mackintosh. of books from one of our members, John Gerrard. The books range from photographs These books are all available in the of Victorian Glasgow to Art Nouveau from Mackintosh Church in the Resource centre. Vienna and Prague. On behalf of all members we would like to thank John for his very generous and Of particular note is a rare catalogue helpful donation. of Mackintosh’s and Margaret’s work shown in the 1933 Memorial Exhibition, a reconstruction, reproduced in 1983. Unfortunately there are no photographs in Special recognition this publication but it does have detailed goes to Margaret descriptions of each work. Craston, a part- time employee and Other highlights include a beautifully a volunteer, who illustrated book called ‘Architects of the retired last year Arts and Crafts movement’, by Margaret after more than Richardson,1983. Frank Worsdall’s ‘A eight years with the Glasgow Keek Show: glimpses of City Society. Margaret Life’, written in 1981, is a fascinating and has worked on light hearted look at some of Glasgow’s administration, the architectural treasures. Another very shop, on events entertaining publication, ‘The architects’ and on wedding architect: Charles Rennie Mackintosh’ promotions and edited by Murray Grigor and produced in has been a great ambassador for the conjunction with the CRM Society in 1993 Society. We wish Margaret all the best in contains a series of essays by modern her retirement. 2 Society People I joined the Council Randell Makinson 1932-2013 of the Mackintosh One of the highlights of the Society’s Society in July 2007. conference in 1983 was a lecture on the I am a solicitor Greene brothers of California, given by to trade and my introduction to the Randell Makinson, the curator of their Society came first most important house, the Gamble House in a professional in Pasadena. For most of us that day capacity when the Greene brothers were a revelation I dealt with the and Randell told their story perfectly. So transfer of ownership of Queen’s Cross thoroughly, in fact that he had to be cut Church from the Church of Scotland to the members of the Society. After I was involved short by the session chairman when he had with the incorporation of the Society as over-run by twenty minutes, with over 200 a limited company, Stuart asked me to slides to go. He held open house in his come on Council. I was privileged to do so hotel that night to complete the lecture to and have thoroughly enjoyed my time on a packed audience. Council for the past 6 years. Reluctantly, pressure of work has required me to take a step back, but I have however during Randell enjoyed his time in Glasgow, my time on Council seen at first hand the his first trip outside north America, and positive work and exciting initiatives carried enthusiastically invited us all to visit him out by Stuart and his staff and Carol and in California. And many of us did, either her colleagues on Council over the years. individually or in tours led by Pat Douglas. Whenever possible Randell made the Whilst on Council I have seen significant Gamble House available for visiting lecturers improvements in how the space at Queen’s Cross has been used and how to stay – a perfect way to understand the the Church has become an important part genius of these two brothers who almost of the community at Queen’s Cross. It is single-handedly developed the Craftsman particularly encouraging to see such a Style in Southern California. lovely building being put to good use and not simply standing as an exhibit. Randell devoted his life to the Gamble As the member on Council without a House, persuading the City of Pasadena and background in the arts, I always hoped USC to preserve and present it as a supreme some of the wonderful knowledge and achievement of American architecture. He experience displayed there would rub off wrote widely and well on the Greenes, on me but I suspect that is wishful thinking raising them from relative obscurity and on my part. was also at the forefront of preserving and I wish the Society every success for the restoring many of their houses. future and their continued efforts to bring the creative genius of Mackintosh to as Roger Billcliffe many people as possible. Director of Roger Billcliffe Fine Art Charles Hay 3 2013 AGM Summary AGM Weekend photographs showing members touring the new Reid Building, Roger Billcliffe in conversation at The Mackintosh Church, and Anne Mulhern and one of our Japanese members Kanae Yoshimura at The Willow Tea Rooms. © Nijole Ukelyte It was great to see so many members protective gear, so after going through all of the Mackintosh Society attend our the security we were all kitted out with opening event on Friday 7 June 2013 in the hard hats, protective glasses, hi viz jacket, intimate surroundings of the Mackintosh boots and gloves. You can imagine how Church. The highlight of the evening was hot it was. We had an excellent tour of Roger Billcliffe reflecting on the changing the building by Douglas Anderson, the GSA fortunes of the Mackintosh Legacy over Project Manager. The Reid Building, as it is the last 40 years. Roger was in sparkling to be known, will have its official opening form as he gave an insight into what it in April. was like in the late 60s in Glasgow, and how the Society became a major influence Steven Holl is recognised for his ability to in making the city and the country aware blend space and light with great contextual of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. A fabulous sensitivity and to utilise the unique qualities evening was complimented by the canapes of each project to create a concept-driven supplied by the House for an Art Lover. design. He specialises in seamlessly integrating new projects into contexts with On Saturday the day started with the particular cultural and historic importance. Mackintosh Society AGM at the House for This is a view looking into one of the light an Art Lover. After the business part of the wells, that brings natural light into the day HAL laid on a beautiful buffet lunch lower spaces of the building. I love the for us. In the afternoon we headed over shape and form of this view. to the GSA for a special tour of the new Steven Holl building. We all had to wear After the tour of the Reid Building we had 4 2014 AGM Summary an opportunity to spend an hour going Beacon Arts Centre. We had an excellent round the Degree Show. After our visit to lunch and the views looking across to the GSA we walked down to The Willow Tea Helenburgh were stunning. Room for a much needed cup of tea and scone in the Room de Luxe. After lunch we made our way to Windyhill in Kilmacolm, Mackintosh’s first house on a In the morning we visited The Hill House hill. Windyhill was designed by Mackintosh in Helensburgh, Mackintosh’s domestic between 1900-1 for his client, William masterpiece. In 1902 Mackintosh received a Davidson, a Glasgow provisions merchant, significant commission when he was asked who was to become one of his most loyal to design The Hill House in Helensburgh by patrons. It was his first significant domestic Walter Blackie, director of the well-known commission, and an important forerunner Glasgow publishers. Blackie commissioned in its plan and architectural massing for not only the house and garden, but much The Hill House of 1902- 04. The house has of the furniture and all the interior fittings been beautifully restored by the current and decorative schemes. Author and former owner. On page 2 there is a view of the lecturer, Dr James Macaulay joined us, to main stairwell looking towards the large give an insight into the work of Charles candelabrum, which was re-created by Rennie Mackintosh. Conservationist and Stained Glass Artists, Rab MacInnes and Linda Cannon. We then headed over the Erskine Bridge and down to Greenock for lunch at the new What a way to finish our AGM weekend. AGM Weekend 6-8 June 2014 Bake. After lunch we have arranged a special Friday 6 June: Members Reception tour of Quarrier’s Village. This picturesque Tonight will be an opportunity for members village remains largely unchanged since to enjoy an informal evening reception. its beginning in 1878 and is a fascinating The event will be hosted by Baillie Liz piece of social history. Cameron. See Booking Form for full details and costs. Saturday 7 June - AGM at The Mackintosh Church followed by lunch and an opportunity to view the Galloway Artisans’ Art Exhibition, or visit the Degree Show at the GSA. This evening we have a special performance of Deco Diva by Kara Wilson at The Mackintosh Church. Sunday 8 June In the morning we will travel down to Greenock to view a unique collection of Pre- Raphaelite stained glass windows within the Old West Kirk.
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