Surreal Inverness art display to ‘shake things up’ with Highland rebels collaboration

Rebels, art and fashion will join forces this September in an exciting collaboration designed to celebrate creativity in the Highlands.

Pop surrealist artist Michael Forbes and Inverness city centre store Rebel Row will display art works featuring Highland scenes with a twist – with bold women at the heart of each piece.

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The exhibition will open on September 20 at Rebel Row, situated on Union Street, which specialises in modern, locally woven tartan clothing.

The co-conspirators say it's a natural fit, with each championing the questioning of society's status quo combined with a common thread of passion for the region's culture.

Works on display will feature scenes such as famous faces Lily Cole atop a huge starry stag, Blondie's Deborah Harry straddling a giant bee and the “everyday scene” of a six foot cat in a dress ready for battle.

Mr Forbes said: “This is a fun collaboration with Rebel Row who I felt share a like minded attitude to living and working in the Highlands and what it means to be Scottish."

"We are rebellious and feisty, but not to a scary degree; more to a 'let's shake things up' degree - and then let's put the kettle on!"

Rebel Row founder Clare Campbell said: “We are thrilled that Rebel Row will become a home to some of Michael’s incredible and iconic works of art in our first year of opening.”

“I have always loved his twists on Highland cultural stereotypes that break the spell of silo-thinking.”

“Absolutely everyone please come along, spread the news with your pals – as Michael says the kettle will be at the ready.”

“There is a lot more to come in this story of positive and creative rebellion for the Highland region. Michael is truly an inspiration to be around and stand beside.”

'Rebels With A Cause' opens on September 20, held between 10am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday.

The show will run for six weeks.

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