This evening The Bond kicked off a series of exhibitions in their Boardrooms by launching a show of paintings by Abstract Edge, a group of artists from the Shropshire, Herefordshire and the Marches area. The Bond’s Director Anthony Collier said he hopes this will be the first of many exhibitions showing off talent from the West Midlands and surrounding areas.
The exhibition was enthusiastically launched by the Birmingham Post’s Arts Editor Terry Grimley (“I do love a man who goes on,” said the lady next to me). He reminisced that Digbeth was being labelled a ‘creative quarter’ back in 1998. Finally, after 10 years, “with The Bond and The Custard Factory lapping at each others heels”, he feels we’re getting there.
Abstract Edge’s easy-on-the-eye paintings are on display (and on sale, if you’re feeling flush) until 27th August. Please confirm a viewing with The Bond’s reception beforehand to avoid your visit clashing with their Boardroom bookings.
