For the Autumn we have a beautiful collection of paintings and sculptural ceramics.

Please join us this Friday 7th October for the Private View

Autumn has come with unexpected an unexpected heat wave but the leaves are already on the turn and with the change comes a change of work to celebrate the beautiful English landscapes and country life. Featured artisrs include Moira Huntly PPPS, Cheryl Culver PS, Ann Wilkinson PS and gallery owner Jon Thompson. Moira, Cheryl & Ann - all showed with us in our Pastel Society show and are back with us with new collections of work.  Ceramic work in the form sculpture from Ostinelli & Priest and woodfired vessels from Italian based maker Terry Davies. Work will be on show throughout October and November. We have lots of events happening throughout the Autumn so please keep an eye on the new articles visit the blog or for the best results sign up to the newsletter.

Moira Huntly is one of Britain’s most distinguished contemporary artists. Born in Motherwell, Scotland in 1932. She studied at Harrow School of Art and Hornsea College of Art from 1948-54. She is a Past President of the Pastel Society, a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour, the Royal Society of Marine Artists and the Royal West of England Academy. Her major shows include New English Art Club, Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver, Royal Society of Marine Artists and many exhibitions in galleries throughout the UK. Moira’s work is in many collections world-wide including British Telecom, Laing plc, Newsweek International, Whitbread plc, Vickers, Nuclear Electric and Proctor and Gamble. Her awards include Windsor and Newton Award for the best group of paintings by a member 1985, Hunting Group Painting Competition Finalist 1981, 83 and 85, Winner of the Laing International Painting Competition 1986 and Manya Igle Fine Arts Award, Pastel Society 1992 and 93 Moira is also author of many books on painting.

 

Saturday 17th September 2pm - 4pm

If you are interested in ceramic sculpture then this is not to be missed. Even if sculpture isn’t your bag I can promise you that you will enjoy this rare oportunity to see one of the UK’s leading makers and double bonus, there are two of them…

Paul Priest has been sculpting in ceramics for many years, his work is and always has been quite unique and often a little mad - like the man himself! Gaynor Ostinelli attended one of Pauls courses and in Pauls words  “she stood out” They have collaborated in there work for some 6 years now and have rapidly climbed to the top of the tree in the sculpture world.

Paul and Gaynor will be bringing a new body of work to the gallery to combine with our next show. So they will also be able to talk us through there new collection. There demonstration are always a lot of fun and very informative, there will be a nominal charge and places are limited so contact the gallery soon to book a place as they always sell out quickly. Your place will also give you entry to our raffle to win a piece of Ostinelli & Priest sculpture.

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