Life Class
Memoir of an Accidental Gallerist
by Chris Wadsworth
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Pub Date 5 Feb 2016 | Archive Date 7 Mar 2016
Description
In this memoir Chris tells the stories of some of the people, the art works and the situations she encountered in her 25 years at Castlegate House - the gallery she began almost by accident, which became an overnight success and took over her life.
Was the knob man a serial killer? Did she find a genuine Ben Nicholson? How did she get her Magic Knickers? You will find the answers in this book which is in turn hilarious, informative and poignant.
With its cast of painters, hustlers and eccentrics, her memoir reads more like a comic novel at times. If you've ever wondered what it's like to run a provincial art gallery, this is the book for you.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780992897253 |
| PRICE | £8.99 (GBP) |
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The book is a nice read. Chris' stories keep you engaged.
Lisa S, Reviewer
The 'axe man', the 'knob man' and the 'sculpture man' were just some of the many eccentric characters who visited the art gallery at Castlegate House near the beautiful Lake District. The man with the axe terrified Chris Wadsworthbut he turned out to be a farmer who had just bought it for practical reasons. The knob man fixed up the mismatched knobs. The man with the sculptures was difficult to get rid of, however - he insisted on setting up his awful works in the garden!
This is a fascinating tale of how Chris transformed a neglected house into a bustling and well-respected art gallery. She had to cultivate shy artists, hold art exhibitions, and become much more assertive about deterring people with dreadful works. It certainly wasn't all glamour!
I did feel that she was rather pleased with herself at times, but it was certainly a wonderful achievement!
