Ocean Colour Scene bassist Raymond Meade and acclaimed Scottish artist Peter Howson are coming together for a special event in Glasgow this December.
The pair will join music broadcaster Billy Sloan for an afternoon of conversation at The Social Hub Theatre on Sunday 27 December, discussing their friendship, creative work and the collaboration that brought music, poetry and art together.
Meade, who joined Ocean Colour Scene in 2016, has also established himself as a writer. His poetry collection, Paper Illness, explores personal experiences of life, loss and health, alongside observations of everyday life.
The book features illustrations by Howson, whose powerful and often unsettling paintings have made him one of Scotland’s most recognisable contemporary artists.
Their collaboration brings together two different artistic disciplines, with Howson’s distinctive illustrations providing a visual accompaniment to Meade’s writing.
During the Glasgow event, the pair will discuss how Paper Illness came together, the influences behind their work and the experiences that have shaped their respective careers.
Meade, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, has previously spoken about the impact of the condition on his life and music career.
Howson, meanwhile, has spent decades establishing an international reputation for his uncompromising paintings, frequently exploring subjects including conflict, suffering and the human condition.
The afternoon will also include a live audience Q&A, giving fans the opportunity to put questions directly to both artists.
Original artwork by Howson will be available to purchase at the event.
Raymond Meade, Peter Howson & Billy Sloan – In Conversation and Live Q&A takes place at The Social Hub Theatre, Glasgow, on Sunday 27 December.
Tickets went on sale at 10am on Friday 13 November and are available through Skiddle.