Art Share Love Wales & Borders Magazine - August Edition

Cover Art: Waive by Lorenzo Gavarini | Herefordshire Art Week 2023

h-Art Week 2023 | Made in the Marches Gallery | Ludlow Art Society |

Life: Full Colour | Jill Jones Fine Art

Chantel Ridley Fine Art & Collectables | Rachel Jones | Giles Gallery | Paul’s Metal Crafting Elmslie House | Chapel Cottage Art Studio | Bluestone Gallery | Queen Street Gallery

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h-Art Week 2023

Made in the Marches Gallery

Ludlow Art Society

Life: Full Colour

Jill Jones Fine Art

Chantel Ridley Fine Art & Collectables

Art by Rachel Jones

Giles Gallery

Paul’s Metal Crafting

Elmslie House

Chapel Cottage Art Studio

Bluestone Gallery

Queen Street Gallery

Dawn Harries Art

Stiwdio Biwmares

Mad Hatters Craft Party

August Feature: Highlights of h-Art 2023

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St Laurence Church, Ludlow

19th - 28th August 10 am - 5 pm

An eclectic mix of the regions finest artists

Showing their work in one of Ludlow's beautiful places

FOUND By Jocelyn Roberts

11 August – 23 September 2023

In her latest exhibition, aptly titled "FOUND," Conwy artist Jocelyn Roberts takes us on a captivating journey along the beach, inviting us to discover the enchanting world of found objects. Through her artwork, Jocelyn sheds light on the beauty and intrigue of the everyday items left behind by the tides. With a keen eye for still life and a penchant for coastal walks, she explores the hidden stories that lie within these discovered artifacts.

The exhibition features a collection of vibrant oil paintings that capture the essence of these found objects. Jocelyn masterfully plays with natural daylight, infusing her pieces with a captivating palette that beautifully showcases the colours and textures of her subjects. From stacks of stones and rows of pottery to clusters of sea glass and arrangements of shells, the artworks evoke a sense of curiosity, urging viewers to contemplate the social context and significance of our interactions with the coastline.

bronze, possess a weight and texture that mimic the organic feel of beach pebbles. Placed on plinths, they beckon visitors to pick them up, allowing the objects to acquire their own patina over time and forging a tangible connection between the viewer and the coastal landscape.

In the spirit of discovery, Jocelyn has also ventured into the realm of sculpture in this exhibition, creating her own versions of hag stones inspired by the elements. These sculptures, meticulously crafted in stone and

Jocelyn’s artistic journey in "FOUND" extends beyond the mere aesthetics of found objects. With her work, she poses thought-provoking questions about our relationship with the beach and the traces we leave behind. By incorporating items like an ice-cream scoop, a Victorian clay pipe, or even a pair of action figure legs, Jocelyn challenges us to reassess the evolving nature of society and our impact on the environment.

This exhibition is a testament to Jocelyn’s desire to be heard through her art. By illuminating the often-overlooked aspects of our surroundings, she sparks a conversation about the beauty and diversity of the world we inhabit. Through her paintings and sculptures, Jocelyn invites us all to pause, reflect, and appreciate the extraordinary within the ordinary.

“FOUND” opens at Life: Full Colour on 11 August and can be seen until 23 September. The gallery is open every Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 6pm and is located at 23-25 Hole in the Wall Street, Caernarfon.

Visit www.lifefullcolour.com for more details.

FOUND

Jocelyn Roberts

Jill Jones Fine Art

Jill Jones Fine Art

Chantel Ridley Fine Art & Collectables

Chantel lives and works in Pembrokeshire and draws inspiration from the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast, villages and towns.

Her paintings have a unique charm full of quirky boats, harbours, colourful townscapes and dreamy waters that evoke memories of happy holidays. The essence of her work is about being grounded, rooted and belonging with a sense of peace, captured in colourful textures and dappled light, which she creates in her gallery.

The Old Chapel | Penffordd | Clunderwen| SA66 7HX Email: Ellridley23@gmail.com

Find us on Facebook: chantelridleyart | Instagram: chantelridleyart

LANDSHAPES & LEGEND

the first solo exhibition by Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones is a Swansea based artist who has exhibited her work at many venues and open competitions across South Wales. In 2021, Rachel was delighted to become a gallery artist at Queen Street Gallery in Neath.

“Working mainly in acrylics, I often use processes and ideas from watercolour, pastel and printmaking. I allow my paintings to evolve organically, one idea sparking the next. Using both figurative and abstract elements, my themes grow and change direction naturally.”

Rachel’s landscapes are largely painted from memory and imagination; wide open spaces and dramatic skies feature heavily in her work.

“ I am particularly drawn to patterns created on the land by fleeting changes of light. For me, these transient effects bring to mind the history, folklore and culture of the area and I will often include references to this in my paintings.”

The ‘Landshapes & Legend’ exhibition features a series of nine owl paintings, which are inspired by one of Rachel’s favourite stories from the Welsh legends of the Mabinogion.

“Blodeuwedd was a beautiful young woman magically conjured from flowers and ultimately transformed into an owl, never again to dwell in the sunlight.”

See Rachel Jones’ exhibition of art at Queen Street Gallery Neath. The exhibition runs from the 2nd - 30th September, Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm or by appointment.

Giles Gallery

5th August - 26th August

Alwyn Isaac Art Exhibition

Giles Gallery Alwyn Isaac art exhibition August 5th to 26th

Local Welsh artist Alwyn Isaac’s artwork reflects his love of, not only his beloved valleys, but also the local Welsh coastline.

“I was born in Tonyrefail and I loved it there but I came to Aberdare through working at the Fire Service. I have always painted and there is so much to inspire me in the surrounding area. You don’t have to go far - there is the country park, historical monuments and buildings and wildlife. The area is perfect for artists.”

Giles Gallery of Pontyclun

Tuesday to Friday 10 - 5pm

Giles Gallery, Old Methodist Chapel, Cowbridge Rd, Pontyclun, CF72 9EG

h.Art Twenty-one years

Another Herefordshire Art Week to look forward to from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 September. 2023 marks the twenty-first h.Art with a mindboggling 140 venues. It’s brilliant that over 400 artists are willing to put so much of themselves into this event, opening their doors to meet you and show you their creative endeavours. It’s this sort of commitment and welcome that shines through when you make the effort to visit h.Artists.

People who have tried h.Art for the first time and regular visitors, consistently say how enjoyable, uplifting, and inspirational they find it, and they keep coming back for more.

“Such a wonderful thing to go to, I love it.”

2022 visitor

“Excellent guide book. I enjoyed my first visit and bought a few items.” 2022 visitor

“Wonderful, will definitely visit next year”

2022 visitor

If you want to get creative yourself, see artists in action or listen to an expert, there is plenty of choice for all ages. Start planning for September now, you will find a downloadable guide and map at www.h-art.org.uk

https://www.h-art.org.uk/sites/default/files/h-Art2023-Guide.pdf

“Workshops are fantastic, what an abundance of talent.” 2022 visitor

www.h-art.org.uk - is live all year and keeps you up to date, as well as helping you find out more about all the artists and venues involved. The home page will have any last-minute changes, maybe worth checking before you venture out and about. From late October you’ll see which venues are opening for the h.Art Christmas weekends. The website also gives you lots more images and information about each artist, including their contact information if you need to get in touch before or after h.Art. Artists and galleries update their pages throughout the year, so you can check out what’s new with them and follow your favourites.

Using the website for h.Art is simple, click on ‘All Venues’ in the navigation bar at the top of the page, you’ll find a drop-down menu to explore via artists, venue, location or artform. Venue pages include google map links for your travels, some venues are on bus routes. www.h-art.org.uk/explore/artists

Printed guides are FREE and available across Herefordshire - regularly re-stocked in large supermarkets, information racks, libraries, Tourist Information Centres and tourist attractions and in lots of smaller places across the County.

131 of the 140 venues open all nine days between 11 - 5pm, some open earlier or close later. Look out for the big pink signs in all the nooks and crannies of Herefordshire, they include the venue numbers which correspond to the guide.

“Well signed posted, good directions to venues. Excellent brochure.” 2022 visitor

Outside the County (up to 60 ml radius), you can find FREE guides in large supermarkets and art centres. Or you can request an early posted guide for £2 by going to the website Contact Page and clicking ‘early brochure request form’. https://www.h-art.org.uk/contact

Hoping you have your h.Art guide soon and time to plan many creatively fuelled tours and rewarding artist encounters. Herefordshire’s artists look forward to welcoming you whether you’ve come from a mile away or you’ve travelled hundreds of miles to experience h.Art.

Zebra sculpture, by Ann Campbell | Derek Lamb, mix pour bowls | Willow basket, by Helen Munday

Emma De Banks

Catherine Van Giap

Clare Conrad

Amy Gibbons

Lottie O’Leary

Ali Tregaskes

Studio Hancock

Anna McLoughlin

Sean Crawford

Our Highlights of Herefordshire Art Week 2023

An annual highlight that should be a must-visit on everyone’s calendar, is Herefordshire Art Week or h.Art, as we’ve all come to know it.

An incredible event showcasing a huge

variety of talent, we wanted to showcase our highlights. From mixed media to printmaking, paintings to ceramics, woodwork and metal work plus lots more! See the artists at work, buy direct and shop for something truly unique.

Maggie Davis

E: maggie_in_the_garden@hotmail.com

T: @mixedupmaggie1

I: @maggie_in_the_garden www.mixedupmaggie.co.uk

Maggie is a mixed media artist producing colourful, expressive art on both cloth and paper. She builds her work using layers of acrylic, ink, pigments or dyes, sometimes recycling found objects or using word and stitch to enhance the outcome and create abstract, organic work that hopefully you can connect with.

She exhibits throughout The Marches area and will be Showing with Ludlow Art Society at St Laurence Church, Ludlow, August 19th -28th and with h.Art at the Lion Ballroom, Leominster and Leintwardine Church, Herefordshire 2nd -10th September.

Susan Stevens-Jenkins

www.stevens-jenkinsart.com

Instagram: @susanstevensjenkins

Susan Stevens-Jenkins is a printmaker living in rural Herefordshire. Love of the natural world and the surrounding countryside inspire and inform her work. Current prints capture moments in the life of her garden: the discovery of one Welsh poppy, self-seeded in the gravel path, a ruby red poppy, vibrant against early summer greenery. Or the moment when the first cherries ripen and there are just enough for a small bowl to be enjoyed in the afternoon sun.

Many of her prints are available as greetings cards and work can be seen at Oxenham Gallery in Leominster.

Images: Ruby Red Poppy | A Small Bowl of Cherries | One Wild Welsh Poppy

Tel: 01547 510664

Email: bobby@bobbybritnell.co.uk

www.bobbybritnell.co.uk

Bobby Britnell is a textile artist, designer, painter, and teacher who lives and works in the Shropshire/ Welsh borders in Bettws-y-crwyn. She runs courses from her studio and brings in the best tutors from around the country. She also teaches herself and covers drawing, design and painting using mixed media. Her textile work has in the past explored dyeing and printing combined with various forms of embellishment by both hand and machine. Her book ‘Stitched Textiles’ Flowers, published by Search Press reflects these creative methods. Current work shows her artistic response in the use of bark cloth from Southern Uganda, a country she travelled to on many occasions.

Bobby Britnell 3

Website: www.janinemartin.co.uk

Instagram: zinkytanners61

Mobile: 07399 902564

I moved to Hereford in 2004 to concentrate full-time on my painting career. After many exhibitions in London and the South East, my first solo show in Hereford Courtyard was in 2008. A regular h.Art exhibitor, I won an h.Art Prize in 2021 at the Old Mayors Parlour. My work was also featured on a BBC Arts Programme in 2009.

I taught art classes for many years, most recently with Ukrainian refugees in Hereford. Printmaking has become a passion lately, especially monoprints which are very painterly. My work is in the expressionist tradition, with strong vibrant colours and expressive gestures. I work in oils, acrylics, water colour and pen & ink.

Garry Jones Ceramics

Email: garryjones1962@outlook.com

Facebook: @Garryceramic

Instagram: @garryjones1962

Producing ceramics that really do make you smile, Garry Jones Ceramics’ wonderful work is nothing short of brilliant and packed with imagination.

Garry was recently approached by the clothing brand River Island to showcase his extraordinary work at their Trafford Centre Manchester store as well as many more of their stores throughout the whole of the UK! A huge but well-deserved accolade for this incredibly talented artist.

Visit Garry’s studio at: Motte House, Walford, Nr. Leintwardine, Herefordshire, SY7 0JT.

See Garry and his much-loved ceramics throughout Herefordshire art week.

Cow Parsley on Castle Green Monoprint Gauguin Nude Monoprint | Tulip Fever Painting acrylic on canvas

Helen Arthur

www.helenarthur.art

@helenarthurart

Helen loves to share her passion for rich colour and tactile media. She also finds solace in nature and landscape. These two combine to inspire her vivid paintings. It’s as if the wild elements have entered her work, emphasising our emotional response to the natural world.

Several galleries represent her, including Bluestone Gallery, Hay-on-Wye, and The Courtyard, Hereford. Her stone-built studio is perched on the edge of the Welsh border in Longtown, close to The Black Hill. And she runs Skirrid Gallery from home, opening for h.Art: Tuesday 5/9/23 to Sunday 10/9/23,10am–4pm.

@kimdavis0905

Kim is a wood turner who’s philosophy is; ‘From the hands of the artist to the heart of the beholder’.

The simplicity of vessel forms created display the grain and natural colour of the woods being used. His creating is a response to the nature of the wood and is intuitive and emotional. His concern is with the form and surface, function becomes peripheral.

Kim is part of the Artists’ Gallery at Bromfield and his work can also be seen at Art at Penallt 18th to 20th August. He will be taking part in H-Art 2nd – 10th Sept at Leintwardine Church and The Lion Ballroom Leominster. Also at Granary Gallery, Weston Park 1st to 28th September.

Kim Davis

Featuring: Paul Thomas: Sculptures in recycled metal

Roy Martin: Garden ornaments in rustic stone and wood

Barbara Shaw: Hand-stitched textile collages

Linda Thomas: Photography of the natural world. (25% sale on all prints)

Light refreshments available

Paul’’s Metal Crafting, Brynithel, Kingstone, HR2 9HJ (opposite Kingstone High School)

Tel: 0777803 9934 Email: paulrg62@gmail.com

“Camping” stained glass by Rachel Buckley

Landscape glass vases by Colin Hawkins

Wooden bowl and fruit by Dennis Hales

“Gospel Pass” watercolour by Ian Scott Massie

www.elmsliehouse.co.uk

Proud to Sponsor

Elmslie House is delighted to be hosting not one - but two exhibitions - as part of Worcestershire Open Studios.

Open daily from Saturday 19th - Monday 28th August, 10.30 - 4.30pm, with a tea-room on site for the duration. For more info visit www.worcestershireopenstudios.org

‘Three Abstract Perspectives’

LOCATION

Elmslie House, 8 Avenue Road, Malvern WR14 3AG

Sculptor: Ed Elliott

Brand New Programme for 2023-24 at CCS

The NEW 2023-24 programme of classes & events at Chapel Cottage Studio is packed full of fabulous Art classes and workshops to inspire you, including classes in watercolours, acrylics, oil painting, pastels, pencil drawing, lino printing and mixed media all with a choice of fantastic tutors.

Here at CCS you will find a “home from home” atmosphere where students are encouraged to enjoy a cup of tea and a chat while they learn. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t picked up a pencil since school or if you’re a regular artist, we have classes and workshops to suit everyone.

The new programme is available to book via our website or you can contact us by email if you have any queries.

**Earn While You Learn at CCS**

We will be running an exciting new “Earn While you Learn” promotion for the Autumn term 2023!

Go to our website: www.chapelcottagestudio.co.uk and subscribe to our newsletter to receive further details on this offer and how to take part. Full details will be sent out in August, so keep your eyes peeled!

As always, feel free to get in touch if you have any queries, we are very happy to help!

You can also keep up to date via facebook by searching Chapel Cottage Studio.

T: 01873 840282 M: 07935 934898

E: info@chapelcottagestudio.co.uk

W: chapelcottagestudio.co.uk

BOOK AT: WWW.CHAPELCOTTAGESTUDIO.CO.UK

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Dawn Harries Art

Dawn Harries Art

‘Nature’s Canvas’

‘Nature’s Canvas’

Exhibition at Penarth Pier Pavilion

Exhibition at Penarth Pier Pavilion

1st - 31st August 2023

1st - 31st August 2023

Penarth Pier Pavilion

Penarth Pier Pavilion

The Esplanade, Penarth, CF64 3AU

The Esplanade, Penarth, CF64 3AU

Monday - Sunday 10am-5pm

Monday - Sunday 10am-5pm

The Mad Hatters are a group of friendly, creative artisan crafters who share a love of hats and who regularly meet under the eaves of The Buttermarket in Hay-on-Wye to peddle their wares.

Visit us throughout the Summer at our weekly Wednesday markets and on many weekends too, each week will be unique with different hatters in attendance.

see who will be joining us and when.

To apply to become a Mad Hatter trader please email: hello@showcasing-wales.co.uk

For other events that we hold throughout the year visit: www.showcasing-wales.co.uk