Exhibitions
A special Exhibition for h.Art
Starts on Friday September 10 2010
A special exhibition for h.Art at Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge starts on Friday September 10 promoting the work of talented British artists and makers from far and near. Heading the line up is Herefordshire based Robert Palmer, who started his career as a graphic designer and now paints in oils and watercolours. He will be showing some of his ever popular and collectable fantasy pictures on the theme of “Bobbledo“. A recurring theme in the work of artist Joanna Griffiths is solitary figures set in the post-industrial landscapes of south Wales. Her subdued oil pastel paintings capture the contemplative atmosphere of the landscapes she seeks out and describes as having a “bleak beauty”. In contrast much of her recent work features dramatic skies full of movement, colour and light set against the hills of mid Wales which surround her. Rachel Sudworth graduated from Loughborough with a degree in printed textile design. She has always been fascinated by nature and the outdoors; the colours, textures and form found in rural and wild landscapes are her constant inspiration. She works in ink and watercolours and her paintings evoke an essence of the places she visits, capturing the feeling like a memory. Artist Kate Lycett , studied textiles at university and went on to become a commercial textile designer. Kate then decided to escape and have some fun. The influence of surface pattern and a love of colour and decoration is ever present in her unusual interpretations of her local landscape. As well as originals Kate produces Giclee prints of her work. These are each hand-finished with machine embroidery and gold leaf making each piece quite different. Herefordshire based Gudrun Leitz uses traditional greenwood techniques to create contemporary free form furniture. Her pieces communicate a powerful sculptural quality and celebrate the energy and vitality of the once living tree. She will be exhibiting a garden seat. Sculptress Miranda Michells creates pieces in steel for inside and out, from foxes to pheasants, all life size and very collectable, will be showing some of her latest pieces. To compliment this exhibition there will be jewellery by Louise Chesshire, Georgina Franklin, Chrissie Nash, Carolyn Frances, Andrew Marsden, Marian Watson, Rebecca Lewis, papier mache by Hilary Mee, ceramics, glass, sculpture and much more. This exhibition will run till the end of October 2010.
Garden Sculpture Exhibition
Starts Saturday May 1st. 2010
Heading the line up is green wood worker Gudrun Leitz from Herefordshire who will be showing out-door pieces worked from naturally durable oak and sweet chestnut. Gudrun uses traditional greenwood techniques to create contemporary free form furniture. Her pieces communicate a powerful sculptural quality and celebrate the energy and vitality of the once living tree. Ceramic artist Garry Jones from Worcestershire instils a lively sense of humour into his pieces which will include terracotta chickens. It is a delight to welcome sculptress Deborah Scaldwell. The gallery always shows a selection of Deborah’s smaller pieces and now there will be a chance to see some garden pieces including a life size sheep in bronze resin. Yorkshire based Steve Blaylock, well known for his Blue Peter ship, makes dramatic sculpture out of stainless steel, incorporating stained glass into some of his work. He can turn his hand to make almost anything from small dragon flies to larger than life sculptures of eagle owls, osprey and much more. David England will carve some new pieces in stone, each unique, as will Helen Sinclair who sculpts pieces which are then made into limited editions, all to give many years of pleasure to time spent in the garden. Artist blacksmith Paul Margetts, whose work has been in the gallery since it opened in 1989, has forged new and exciting sculptures with the garden in mind. Metal worker Emily Stone creates unusual and unique sculptures from copper which over time will turn from coppery pink to a rich verdigris. Emily makes anything from tiny spiders to huge elephants. Last but not least will be Neil Lossock. Created in the beauty of the Herefordshire countryside, Neil’s work has been the subject of national and international acclaims, sometimes combining the aesthetic qualities of wood with the versatility of metal. To run alongside the garden show there will be some new watercolours by Rachel Sudworth. She has always been fascinated by nature and the outdoors; the colours, textures and forms found in rural and wild landscapes are a constant inspiration. Her paintings evoke an essence of the places she visits, capturing the feeling like a memory.
Summer Exhibition "Glory of the Garden"
Starts on Saturday July 3 2010 from 11am.
The Summer Exhibition at Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge, entitled “Glory of the Garden” begins on Saturday July 3 2010 featuring the work of 7 talented artists and craftspeople all who gain inspiration from the garden. Showing for the first time at Old Chapel Gallery is ceramicist Jane Cox who trained at Camberwell College of Art and the Royal College of Art and has won several awards for her work including the Wedgwood Scholarship for surface design. Her work is collected for its use of rich jewel like glazes and stylish elegant forms. By complete contrast are Penkridge Ceramics'. Their success lies in the creation of the 'real thing' when it comes to ceramic fruits, vegetables and horse chestnuts. This stand- alone collection, established in 1984 by MA Ceramics graduates, Lorraine Taylor and Nicky Smart, is now considered the best in it's field. Jenny Devereux is known as one of the finest floral printmakers. Her unique etching style, developed over the years along with her love of gardening and plants, and her sensitive, creative approach to the forms and materials found in the natural world combine to form images of a striking yet subtle nature. Hand printed, in limited editions of 250, each etching is also finished with a variety of gold leaf, gesso, pastel and watercolour to create a truly individual work of art. We welcome back Herefordshire textile artist Angie Hughes. Her artwork is inspired by many themes but particularly poetry or text and the natural world and plant forms. She uses a variety of media, trying to recycle where she can. Paper, fabrics, printed words and machine embroidery are the main elements in all her work. Also From Herefordshire is jeweller Rebecca Lewis, whose unique jewellery draws upon the inspiration of antiques and collectables. Hand set precious and semi-precious gemstones take centre stage in her classic, yet contemporary designs, which are often complimented with freshwater pearls. Small granules are used to create a delicate and tactile quality. We have exhibited the work of felt maker Deborah Poole on numerous occasions and welcome her back with a collection of vibrant flower pictures in felt. She enjoys the textural qualities of the material and process of Feltmaking. Her compositions are made by colour mixing and layering dyed wool fibres, which are hand-milled to create an image embedded in felted fabric. Finally, ceramic artist Hilke MacIntyre returns with a new collection of limited edition ceramic relief’s, all with a garden theme in mind.
Joanna Griffiths - Artist
A recurring theme in the work of artist Joanna Griffiths is solitary figures set in the post-industrial landscapes of south Wales. Her subdued oil pastel paintings capture the contemplative atmosphere of the landscapes she seeks out and describes as having a “bleak beauty”. In contrast much of her recent work features dramatic skies full of movement, colour and light set against the hills of mid Wales which surround her.
Kate Lycett - Mixed Media Artist
Artist Kate Lycett , studied textiles at university and went on to become a commercial textile designer. Kate then decided to escape and have some fun. The influence of surface pattern and a love of colour and decoration is ever present in her unusual interpretations of her local landscape. As well as originals Kate produces Giclee prints of her work. These are each hand-finished with machine embroidery and gold leaf making each piece quite different.
Rachel Sudworth
Rachel Sudworth graduated from Loughborough with a degree in printed textile design. She has always been fascinated by nature and the outdoors; the colours, textures and form found in rural and wild landscapes are her constant inspiration. She works in ink and watercolours and her paintings evoke an essence of the places she visits, capturing the feeling like a memory.