Come look and see, make and do - nothing is more inspiring than meeting the people who make the work! For more information on the May Days Arts Trail 2009, please click here.
Art Ache will be hosting various artist's work in all medias as part of the May Days Arts Trail Artists will be working at the gallery for you to come and meet.
t: 02392 480884 e: sallybushnell@hotmail.co.uk; w: http://www.art-ache.co.uk/
Cathy’s inspiration comes from the shapes and colours of the natural world. Often colours are layered in different media to achieve different effects and feeling of mood. e: cathy-hales@tiscali.co.uk
Darryl paints life-like pictures from images captured with his camera, a moment in time brought to life on canvas. They range from local scenes to portraits.
e: dazzerdoughty@ntlworld.com
Now retired from medicine, Elizabeth is returning to the fresh wonders of glass - transparency, colour, ability to modify light and mood. Come and enjoy it too, along with a cream tea.
newwine@xalt.co.uk
Imprint is an exhibition which invites artists to investigate marks and traces, experiences of the past and their impressions on the present. Be they physical or ephemeral, in being or memory.
Showing work from artists from across Southern England with a solo exhibition in the Main Sadler Gallery 29 April - 30 May
Private View 14 May 8pm All are welcome.
Utilising her background in science Angela’s print and digital work exploits the detail and pattern found within natural forms. Reflecting on the endless juxtaposition of colour, line and texture a microscopic world is laid bare.
In the Theatre Gallery
8 April - 30 May
‘Under The Surface’ is an exhibition of contemporary abstract photography which highlights mans impact on an unseen environment. Substituting traditional paint and canvas for glass, colour & light, Jan’s images create abstract art and subvert the notion of photography as ‘realism’.
In the Mango Gallery
Interwoven are a small group of textile Artists who met through Making Space. Our influences and styles are as diverse on our backgrounds and include Felting, Embellished work, Embroidery and Knitting. We will be exhibiting individual work as well as Challenges we set each other.
Contact through Sonia Passingam
Making Space is a studio and craft centre in the heart of Leigh Park. With 7 studios for creative businesses and 2 teaching workshops Making Space is the place to go to try, see and buy the best in contemporary art and craftt.
t: 02392 472491 e: admin@makingspace.org / http://www.makingspace.org/
Ami Lowman runs design label, Mia Mai, a charming, seductive little business specializing in unique fashion, beautiful jewellery, vintage pieces, art & illustration and a bit of old school glamour!
t: 07896 818806
e: ami@miamai.co.uk
www.miamai.co.uk
Compulsive is a digital video production company specialising in community based projects and commissions
t: 023 9248 1366
m: 07789 888010
e: info@compulsiveproductions.com
www.compulsiveproductions.com
Kate O'Connell @ Making Space
Kate is a designer whose inspiration comes from things that have gone before. Her aim is to use the materials in a new way, retaining the mood and spirit of the original sources in unusual new designs.
e: kate.o@virgin.net
http://www.kateoconnell.co.uk/
Sharon's work is mainly in silver incorporating a lot of surface texture and pattern based on embroidery and lace.
m: 07761 749735
e: sharon.justice@ntlworld.com
One off and limited edition jewellery in silver often combined with other materials such as gold, perspex, polypropelene, wood or stone. Commissions welcomed.
t: 02392 472491
Much of Peter’s work is influenced by an emotion of the sea and its power, combining this nature with the philosophy of Raku fits well to his creativity.
e: p.levy@tiscali.co.uk
http://www.shorelineceramics.co.uk/
Maurice considers his landscapes and portrait photographs as an art, frequently travelling to Scotland and France to capture painterly views and sky scapes.
Nineveh is an independent gallery and book shop exhibiting a variety of new work and hosting art events, exhibitions and hands on activities during the trail.
t: 02392 471811
e: tim@nineveh.co.uk
w: www.nineveh.co.uk/atthepallant
Peter Withers is a woodturner of 20 years experience using mostly English timber. He makes practical and decorative works. he also does a little watercolour painting.
Philip Sargent is a designer of optical art, creating works of geometric pattern.
A variety of carvings and statues, dating from Victorian Period 1875. Mixture of traditional stained glass, plus new millennium window. Fine example of Victorian Altar
Sonia Passingham is still trying to record our amazing area in all kinds of paint and currently enjoying experiments with mixed media.
sonpas@talktalk.net
The group enjoy working together, sharing ideas, mistakes, techniques and materials. Their inspiration is drawn from the environment, life experiences and other artists.
A fascination with movement and structure is common to both my automata and paintings. Eye and hand co-ordination is key to the way I create my interactive work using found materials and metal.
e:twbennett@talk21.com
http://www.tombennettdesigns.co.uk/
Tracey works in stone, glass, plaster, oils and inks in both 2D and 3D. She is keen to bring traditional skills to contemporary art.
e: traceyward.co.uk
A feast of artistic works to tantalise your senses, exhibited by various artists depicting their own individual styles through their chosen medium. Will also include a festival of flowers.