Common People – My First Solo Exhibition in Glasgow
I’m super excited to share that I’ll be hosting my first ever solo exhibition in Glasgow later this month!
Over my last year at GSA and since graduating, my practice has focused on telling the stories of working-class life in Clackmannanshire, the part of central Scotland where I grew up. Drawing on old family photographs, I’ve been painting everyday, candid moments like Sitting in a living room with a gran, standing in the garden on a sunny afternoon and giving them the same weight and attention usually reserved for more formal portraiture.
This ongoing project, Common People, captures nostalgia, humour, and the quiet strength of ordinary life. Using mainly household emulsion, alongside acrylic and spray paint, the series explores class, identity, and belonging while celebrating the overlooked details of community and family.
Come along!
Exhibition Details
Opening Night: 14 October, 18:00–20:00
Exhibition Dates: 15–21 October, 11:00–18:00
Venue: SaltSpace Gallery, 38 Albert Rd, Glasgow, G42 8DN
🔗 Learn more about the work: www.kyleblainart.com/commonpeople
Getting to SaltSpace
🚆 By train: Queen’s Park (2 min walk, no step-free access) or Mount Florida (15 min walk, fully accessible).
🚌 By bus: Stops on Victoria Road (routes 4, 4a, 5, 6) are just around the corner.
🚖 By taxi: GlasGO Cabs (0141 332 5050) or Glasgow Taxis (0141 429 7070) – both have accessible vehicles.
🚗 By car: On-street parking nearby, with drop-off possible at the entrance.
I’d love to see as many of you as possible at the opening night - it would mean a lot. Feel free to reach out with any questions, and I hope to see you there!
-Kyle
