Following on from my last post here are five more venues that caught my eye -
VENUE 42: BLAGDON HILL ARTISTS
The name that leaps out to me from those exhibiting is that of Richard Holt, who I know from my days at working at Somerset College of Arts and Technology. Always full of great energy and enthusiasm that was incredibly infectious I am hopeful that the other artists involved with this exhibition prove to be just as inspiring - Richard is also behind the new Creative Innovation Centre in Taunton.
VENUE 42: BLAGDON HILL ARTISTS
The name that leaps out to me from those exhibiting is that of Richard Holt, who I know from my days at working at Somerset College of Arts and Technology. Always full of great energy and enthusiasm that was incredibly infectious I am hopeful that the other artists involved with this exhibition prove to be just as inspiring - Richard is also behind the new Creative Innovation Centre in Taunton.
According
to the guide Seven artists will be exhibiting work ranging from the
sublime to the ridiculous featuring paintings, installations, ceramics,
sculpture and performance. A range
of workshops and activities which the public can join are also planned, these will include
drawing, poetry, painting, dance and music.
Artists:
Mike Tarr, Richard Holt, Mark Bond, Caroline Preston, Debbie Stevens
, Ausra Petraviciute, Phil Dudman.
The exhibition is to be held at the Lamb and Flag in Blagdon so you can always have a refreshing pint whilst you view the art!
With ten artists exhibiting in such a wide range of media there surely must be something here for all tastes. Plus I couldn't resist the line - 2 big friendly dogs - sorry!
Chris Brewchorne - Potter.
Nicky Clarke - Watercolours.
David Crawford - Thompson - Reclaimed lamps.
Pippa Hill - Ceramic animals.
Sheila Holness - Silver Jewellery.
Heather Hughes - Semi precious jewellery.
David Metcalf -Wire sculpture.
Robert Parker - Wood.
Will Shakspeare -Blown Glass.
Claire Waters - Fused and stained glass.
From the guide this would appear to be the most 'painterly' of all the venues - so if you love paint, for it's 'simplcity' of brush marks, mark making, colour, texture and form, then this is the exhibition for you.
A Sense of Place' is inspired by Worthy Farm, home of Glastonbury Festival, and the Red Brick Building, a transformation from derelict industrial space into Arts Centre.
Artists: Fay Hutchcorft, Patricia Gould, Alessandra Alexandroff, Sarah Bovey, Katinka Harrod, Juliet Duckworth, Rose Britton, Hilary Arnold, Jane Manning and Rein Innes.
The reason I have selected Venue 48 is that it is to be held in a new gallery soon to opening in Langport. As the name suggests Taunton based glass blower Will Shakspeare is behind this exciting new enterprise so do pop along to wish them well.
A vibrant,
exiting group of artists are joining them for their inaugural exhibition.
Ashar: manmade
landscapes, legends, history.
Emily Colenso:
local landscapes and drawings.
Nick Durnan:
alabaster sculpture.
Linda Green:
mosaic and mixed media.
Angela Holland:
works with words.
Mary
Vanderplank: seascapes, landscapes.
George Hider:
metal sculpture.
Laurel Keeley:
internationally recognised ceramics.
Matt Dingle:
forged ironwork and sculpture.
Shakspeare
Glass: new work
And as one would expect there will be glassblowing on
site most days.
SCULPTURE AND JEWELLERY
See more glassware at this venue in Buckland Dinham , no I've never been there either but this is where art week excels, it makes you explore the county you thought you knew. This appears to be a highly professional group of artists with a diverse range of specialisms -
Ian Marlow
ARBS: One of Somerset’s leading sculptors, recreates natural forms
in stainless steel.
Karin Campagna: Surfaces, textures and colours from the natural world inspire
abstract collagraphs, etchings and collages.
Steve Frey: Carved glass sculptures inspired by soft curves and natural forms,
create mesmerising optical qualities.
Christine-Ann
Richards: Garden ceramics and thrown porcelain are influenced by her
journeys to China & Japan.
Erica Sharpe: Precious jewellery combining colour, emotion, personality- each piece
brings an entire story of life.
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