ART360 2022: Edition 4

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ART360 was originally conceived as a dynamic digital event concept to support visual artists during the global pandemic in 2020/21.

The first edition launched in September 2020 and featured some 70 artists worldwide.

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DEBORAH IVY AITKEN

CAROLE BURY

CLAIRE PALASTANGA

CHARLIE VENIGA-GARRETT

BRENDA HARTILL

CAITLIN LOCK

PURE MEMBERS

GABRIELLE ARGENT

JAIR NINO

HILDEGARD PAX

JAMIE EADE

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ELAINE ALMOND

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EDITH PARGH BARTON

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SHELLEY ROSE

LOUISA CRISPIN

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PHILLIPPA EGERTON

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RAJINDER SINGH KHELA

OLLIE HOLMAN

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RAJI MAHESH

VINCENT MATTHEWS

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INTRODUCTION

FOR COLLECTORS

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SCHEDULE

STUDIO FOCUS

JUDGES EDITS

IN THE STUDIO

ARTISTS

BRENDA HARTILL

CAROLE BURY

CHARLIE VENIGA-GARRETT

CHRISTINA GORBACHEVSKAYA

DEBORAH IVY AITKEN

DULLAL MIAH

THE ARTIST STUDIO RETROSPECTIVE

EDITH PARGH BARTON

ELAINE ALMOND

FRAN WHITE

GABRIELLE ARGENT

HILDEGARD PAX

NINO

EADE

ARTIST HOME STUDIO

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BEAR

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RAJI MAHESH

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Artists and their studios

Christina Rossetti (1830-1894) wrote the classic sonnet "In an Artist's Studio" in her early twenties: In an Artist’s Studio

One face looks out from all his canvases, One selfsame figure sits or walks or leans: We found her hidden just behind those screens, That mirror gave back all her loveliness.

A queen in opal or in ruby dress, A nameless girl in freshest summer-greens, A saint, an angel — every canvas means

The same one meaning, neither more or less. He feeds upon her face by day and night,

And she with true kind eyes looks back on him, Fair as the moon and joyful as the light: Not wan with waiting, not with sorrow dim; Not as she is, but was when hope shone bright; Not as she is, but as she fills his dream.

The focus for this years magazine is the artist studio.

They may be the stage for performing, throwing parties or fighting with art.

For most artists, the studio is more than just a single room - it is the whole environment where creativity is nurtured and developed.

Ideas surrounding the artist’s studio have evolved considerably over time. Prior to the 19th Century, the notion of art for arts sake was relatively non-existent. Men with discernible talent were commissioned, for the most part, by wealthy members of the upper classes and the church to produce paintings and sculpture. The studio was therefore defined as a place where “work” was made, in the traditional sense of the word; labour in exchange for payment - the studio was first and foremost a place of industry.

Around the latter half of the 19th Century, art for art’s sake began to gain traction in England and abroad. Artists realised they could pursue their craft without sponsors.

The phrase l’art pour l’art was coined during this time alongside the emergence of the Aesthetic movement. Aestheticism’s guiding

principle dictated that the sole function of art was to inspire an emotion or to create a mood. Thus, the scene of the studio that was once defined by paid labour transformed, to become related to the creative psyche.

To inform the content of this magazine we asked participating artists a series of questions about their studios: how they inspire their work; the setting of their studio and how they describe their studio environment... The answers to these questions give an insight into the life of a working artist today and are included throughout the magazine.

The question that elicited the most interesting response was "do you prefer working alone or with others?" The over whelming response was - alone - in quiet contemplation and solitude. A stark contrast to the busy pre 19th century studio environment.

We hope you enjoy reading this magazine and discovering more about how artists create their art today "for arts sake"!

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JUDGES EDIT

The judges have reviewed the artwork submitted digitally and this page represents their chosen works. Judging a piece of work means giving it a rank in relation to other works, taking into account its aesthetic appeal, quality of artistic composition, purpose and originality among other aspects.

Ultimately however it must always be recognised that the selection is based on the personal perspective and taste of the judges.

ERIC REMMEN ATELIER ART TOURS PARIS & ART ADVISOR

Co Founder of Atelier Tours Paris, Eric Remmen's love affair with French culture was established in his college years while studying at the Sorbonne. He has made beauty his muse. Dealing in art, antiques, and having represented the French brand, La Cornue, has kept him close to all things exquisitely French.

ERIC'S TOP SELECTION

Carole Bury

Elegance, purity and a connection to nature. These works conjure thoughtfulness, awareness and fragility. Truly lovely and relevant.

Myrtle Glanville

I’m in awe of these works. Intricate and yet somehow primitive at the same time. I got lost in the panorama and impactful scale. Inspired by the homage to craft. Remarkable in skillful execution. The artist’s voice really comes through.

CLAIRE'S TOP SELECTION

Jamie Eade

Jamie’s work is spectacular in it’s reality. The hyper-realistic, 3 dimensional nature of the drawings he exhibits is unfathomable. At first glance each artwork is believed to be a sculpture, only with deeper examination does the viewer realise that these are in fact 2D drawings. The level of detail and depth truly does turn the mundane into the magnificent.

CLAIRE LOUISE PINCKNEY STYLIST & PHOTOGRAPHER

Claire Pinckney is a photographer, fashion designer and brand stylist. She is also the founder of the recently launched clothing line Rocking Gypsy.

Dullal Miah

Dullal’s pencil drawings are exquisite in their lifelike form. Each subject is captured with an immense depth luring the viewer in to more closely examine each wrinkle, blemish and expression with a want to understand the subjects story.

KEVIN'S TOP SELECTION

Deborah Ivy Aitken

The messaging in Deborah’s multi-media works are both contemporary and timeless as she exposes the seemingly constant socio-economic and political unfairness in society. Artists have had a long tradition of articulating these concerns through their work, and Deborah is now amongst them. Her installations, materials and even her use of colour are all forms of protest. Her subversiveness is revealed through humour (sometimes thought to be a very “British form of protest), and not through angry statements, actions or disturbing imagery. Deborah’s voice feels both exciting, and relevant.

DR KEVIN CONALLEN PhD (PSYCH)

Kevin is a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Psychotherapist who is a passionate collector and curator of art.

Edith Pargh Barton

Edith’s fabric sculptures are beautifully enigmatic expressions of shape and material. Her energetic, yet controlled draw ing, painting and stitching onto her delicate fabrics, which are then molded and shaped into biomorphic forms, embody the alchemy of chance and action. These figure like forms bridge the physical and the imaginary, connecting the world of dream and reality, in a vocabulary that is both emotive, yet warm. Edith has a distinctive voice that is immediately recognizablewhile also nodding to a tradition of artist’s who have pushed the boundaries of the expressive possibilities of textiles.

"When you start working, everybody is in your studiothe past, your friends, enemies, the art world, and above all, your own ideas - all are there. But as you continue painting, they start leaving, one by one, and you are left completely alone. Then, if you're lucky, even you leave."

John Cage

BRENDA HARTILL RE

Brenda Hartill RE is a British painter, collage artist and printmaker. Her work explores the texture, pattern and light of the landscape, and ranges from finely drawn figurative works to bold, heavily embossed abstract images. She loves the strong light and shadow of Southern Europe, and remote New Zealand, where she was brought up, as well as the gentler greyness of the light in London and Sussex. She is based in her studio near Rye in East Sussex, UK.

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CAROLE BURY

BA HONS

Carole’s Art Studio is the domain of dreams and investigations. Where her thoughts dare to become reality. The light, airy studio walls are lined with drawings and mark-making sheets; new media and techniques are readily challenged; piles of sketchbooks are bursting with explorations questioning the relationship between pathways, gardens, landscapes, and journeys. Research material is easily plucked from bookshelves of favourite artists and designers.

Three dimensional responses to drawings result in objects constructed of paper and stitch, asking questions of each other. Her current work examines pleating, folding and altering the drawings; becoming new entities of calm, minimalistic, monochromatic ‘Paper-fabrics’.

Describe the setting of your studio

I live in the Cotswolds, The Studio spills into the garden, which is equally private and surrounded by tall trees and 'garden rooms'. There is a tall gate leading into my allotment, and I border open fields one way and a small rural village the other. Extending the studio space to work in the garden and Garden Room is a real bonus. An area for different processes.

How does your studio inspire/influence your artwork?

I have a studio built in my garden, and I enjoy my short walk to work. There are two long walls opposite each other and these are currently loaded with hand stitched and pleated paper samples, pinned up on wooden batons, and clipped on to lines of cord, I work on a long trestle table, there is a sink and running water.

Higher up on the walls are framed pieces reminding me of previous work and ideas. All of this research work influences the next stages of trialling and creating. I am permanently in that balance between free flow creativity and experimentation and cleaning up and tidying.

The shorter walls are both glazed providing good light all day long overlooking my garden, underneath them are wide bookshelves full of inspiration. The walls are white and the ceilings are high with 2 large velux windows. I am working on landscape drawings on two studio easels.

I have Radio 4 and music on most of the time, currently enjoying Alexis Ffrench tinkling away calmly. My computer is not in the studio. All the admin part of my practice is done in a study in the main house.

Do you prefer working alone or with others?

I am very content and motivated when working creatively on my own. Visitors are by invitation only.

"Visionary. Reflective. Intimate. Liberating. "

CHARLIE VENIGA-GARRETT BA

Charlie Veniga-Garrett is a glass designer and fine artist. She also creates bespoke glass for individual clients under the name of Charlie Noel Glass. Her primary medium is fused glass, a medium she has been working with for 14 years.

During the last few years Charlie has explored different avenues to gain inspiration and to develop her skills towards creating new bodies of work.

Charlie took part in an online course with glass artist Nathan Sandberg towards the end of 2021. This new skill will enable her to create a new way to explore colour and by pushing the glass limits as it flows.

Charlie is passionate when it comes to designing bespoke pieces, colours, and textures. As glass is a wonderful medium to work with, each piece she creates has a unique narrative and is made with care, and love.

CHRISTINA GORBACHEVSKAYA BA HONS

A professional artist with an academic background and experience of five active years of studying and participating in various projects to gain experience in the widest range of mediums.

Christine had a practice of performing works both in an academic format and in the most innovative techniques, materials and other ways of expression.

Her main direction uses an installation approach to the representation of her works (painting, sculpture, performance and collage).

DEBORAH IVY AITKEN MA

Ivy of Spitalfields is a mixed media artist who is interested in political and socioeconomic issues. In particular, privilege and hierarchy concerned with the royal family.

Building Jiggery-Pokery and filling the carriage with tea towels, tote bags and bone china coffee cups, Deborah took to the streets selling her wares. "All the stock was made in Stoke-on-Trent, I was adamant that my goods were made in the UK. The designs were based on blind drawings I had made of various royal crowns. Oh... and I had been issued with a Pedlar's Certificate by the Met Police which permitted me to sell on the street."

Deborah made the Queen rug because she wanted to put it on the floor during her exhibition to see if people would walk on it. The expectation was that many would, but in fact many wouldn't, not because it was an image of the Queen but instead because it was a piece of art.

White Wash consists of 77 royal commemorative cups which Deborah white washed with porcelain paint. "Image is paramount to the royal family, they need to present in order to keep the status quo. By obscuring their images I was able to draw people in so they had to look closer to see the faint images behind the paint. I hoped to draw attention to ideas around consumerism, royal image and manipulation."

Describe the setting of your studio

Since starting my BA in Fine Art four years ago my studio has been a movable feast. I have shared a local art studio with three other women for several years where I have spent years making stained glass. Once I began studying my studio space was between my kitchen table and the Art Academy. I only went back to use the studio space when Bobby and I built Jiggery-Pokery because it afforded us the outdoor area we needed. I keep the studio away from home for my glass but I prefer to work at home where I have loads of space and all the comforts of my home - husband, dog, cat and food.

How does your studio inspire/influence your artwork?

Thinking of my studio at college I recognise how privileged I have been to work closely with my fellow students and incredible tutors where I had continual inspiration. When it comes to the blind drawings these are all made while sitting at my kitchen table where I can concentrate without interruption on the image I am drawing.

Do you prefer working alone or with others?

I need others in order to work out what it is I want to make or how to make it but when it comes to creating I prefer to be on my own.

"Colourful. Chaotic. Warm. Happy. "

DULLAL MIAH

He found the instrument to be humble and would often use the expression ‘alive’ to describe it’s technical and sentimental value. What fascinated him most about pencils was that the single shades of lead, he could create tones and textures so defined an illusion of colour would be formed before him.

Dullal become heavily inspired and spent majority of his teenage years perfecting his art.

He has received a lot of praise for the precise and accurate qualities of his drawings.

Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden Barnoon Hill, St.Ives, Cornwall

Barbara Hepworth married Ben Nicholson in 1938. When the war came they evacuated with their young family from Hampstead to Cornwall.

The Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden is based in the studio Hepworth established in 1949, in search of more space to work on her sculptures. Trewyn Studio remained her studio until her death in 1975. Here she explored the potential of bronze for the first time, as well as continuing her work with stone and wood carving. 'Finding Trewyn Studio was a sort of magic,' Hepworth wrote, 'Here was a studio, a yard and a garden where I could work in open air and space.'

The studio was established as the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden a year after Hepworth's death in 1975, and has been managed by Tate since 1980.

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EDITH PARGH BARTON BA

There is a warmth and humour in Edith’s paintings and sculptures that reveals a joy in playing with paint and fabric, a delight in the unusual; of existing between the real and the imaginary.

Her abstract paintings depict landscapes that are familiar yet strange; they are journeys into a dream like place created out of personal memories,

Her textile sculptures have human-like qualities that people connect with emotionally and respond to on a profound level. The surfaces of her sculptures are built up like layers on canvas, using appliqué and a variety of hand and machine stitching that echo the mark making in her paintings.

Describe the setting of your studio

My studio is in a rural setting in my garden.

How does your studio inspire/influence your artwork?

It is my comfort - my very own safe space to support and nurture my moods and creativity.

Do you prefer working alone or with others?

I work alone in my studio but welcome visits from artist friends/colleagues. I do like working with other people but rarely does it take place in my own studio.

"Tranquil. Inviting. Supportive. Ideal. "

ELAINE ALMOND MA BSC CERT.ED

Colourful, spiritual, sometimes quirky, and inspired by nature and life experiences, Elaine paints expressively in acrylics, inks, uses collage and occasionally oils. She is an intuitive artist and teacher, who loves abstract and semi-abstract forms. A former psychotherapist, she sees art as a means of self-expression and emotional connection, and is interested in how ideas and feelings translate onto the canvas and how this affects the individual. Paintings are multi-layered, in series with a common colour palette or theme.

Elaine works from her studio in West Kent, exhibits around the south east, at national art fairs, and was shortlisted in the National Open Art competition in 2017. She offers individual and group art classes, and her work is in private collections in the UK, Eire and Canada.

"Light. Airy. A welcoming space."

Describe the setting of your studio

My studio is in my back garden. It's light and airy, the only noises are from neighbours' lawn mowers or their dog barking occasionally. We live near the edge of a village, but are off the main road so generally quiet, and I often play music.

How does your studio inspire/influence your artwork?

It is one of the places where I can most be myself - like art it is part of my home and life. I am surrounded by plants, and in the studio I am free to think, sketch, paint, pray and dream. Abstract art needs space for thought and imagination to flourish and this is my space to think those thoughts and play with ideas. Nobody makes demands on me but I can experiment with colours, ideas and tools here. The white walls and light enable me to review work and I have just enough room for teaching 1-2-1 sessions.

Do you prefer working alone or with others?

I like to have times to paint with others, so I enjoy going out with a plein-air group from Sevenoaks Art Club to very rural locations. Teaching, which is about being alongside others learning to paint, also gets me in the mood to paint. But working on a series I need my own space, to be free, to think, to imagine and engage my creative self, paint and make a mess - without having to clear up or worry about others!

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FRAN WHITE BA

Fran is an abstract artist working in acrylic and mixed media on stretched and unstretched canvas, board, paper, card and her own linen fabric.

She has spent much of 2020-21 undertaking research, experimenting, and exploring her process and materials. Projects have included 'While the Kettle Boils' ‘Shadows' & ‘The Hundred Day Project'.

Inspired by the lockdown restrictions, Fran has also become fascinated by the concept of repurposing and has spent a lot of time in her studio contemplating past work and reusing this to support her creative process and methodology towards creating new work - as seen in The 100 Day Project which a fellow artist invited her to share on Instagram.

Recurring themes of figures, trees, patterns and outlines combined with architectural shapes and structures continue to pop up during her investigations.

"Warm. Comforting. Safe. Adaptable. "

Describe the setting of your studio

My studio is split between a couple of rooms in our house which is in a rural and tranquil location in mid Sussex. We have access to many foot and bridle paths this is a good starting point as I often walk to get the creative juices flowing even if my current subject is not nature based.

How does your studio inspire/influence your artwork?

It is a haven at the heart of my home, a place I lose and find myself in. In one area I have a comprehensive library of art books which I constantly use. I also refer to my sketchbooks made in the studio or out on location, photographs, newspaper cuttings and anything else that catches my attention. I work up studies from these in inks, pastels, charcoal, oil bars and other media on a variety of backgrounds. I display these abstracted studies on white walls and hanging systems for comparison with my final pieces.

Do you prefer working alone or with others?

Unless I am working on a collaborative project - which may be shared on Zoom or Instagram rather than meeting face to face, I tend to work alone. I find visiting other artists studios creative and stimulating, ideas seem to flow naturally from our discussions. I love it when they return to my creative space and share their reactions to my work.

GABRIELLE ARGENT

Gabrielle Argent is a glass artist and curator based in East Sussex, England. In 2022 she created The Glass Garden Design company and exhibited a collection of bespoke glass sculptures at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London to celebrate 2022 being designated International Year of Glass by the United Nations.

Gabrielle is working on future projects to share the story of glass-making with new audiences. The glass making process includes recycled glass, and Gabrielle uses solar energy to make her work.

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Describe the setting of your studio

I love our rural, hill top location. There is so much sky above and the 180 degree views of farmland and trees give a true perspective of how insignificant us humans are. The vagaries of the weather are palpable especially when storms swirl by. There is a sense of drama and expectation.

How does your studio inspire/influence your artwork?

The views from our hill provide thinking space for ideas. The light, the clouds, wind, rain – every day is a new canvas.

Do you prefer working alone or with others?

When I make glass I am oblivious to dis tractions. I love solitude but I also love bouncing ideas around a workshop environment too. I get far more done when I’m alone with just the birds chirping for company.

"Colourful. Technical. Textural. Heavenly. "

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HILDEGARD PAX BA

Hildegard's work in glass explores it's inherent qualities of transparency, translucency and opacity, alongside colour and shape, reflections and shadows. Her wall sculptures are brought to life by their interaction with light and invite the viewer to look closer and understand where the colour is coming from.

In the assemblages of glass she strives to ‘Make the Invisible Visible’ and to create unexpected temporal beauty. Reflected and transmitted colours meet and intermingle, creating an ethereal colour field space within the artwork.

Her unique glass artworks have been selected for exhibitions at the Mall Galleries and the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and exhibited at art fairs in the UK, Germany and the USA.

"Inspirational. Full of light. "

Describe the setting of your studio

I have two studio spaces, one set in a spare room in our home which has great light most of the day, where I do a lot of sketching and assembly of work. Then there is my sandblasting studio which is a space in a very industrial setting, where I do my computer stencil drawings and sandblasting.

How does your studio inspire/influence your artwork?

My home studio has great light throughout the day and an outlook over the garden on one side and fields on the other. The changing light throughout the day presents me with inspiration and the chance observations in moments of light interacting with the glass can lead from experimentation and exploration of that observation to a new glass artwork. My other workshop allows me to experiment with patterns and texture, adding another rich layer to my work. Work will develop through working on pattern samples and evolving through the process of sampling, adjusting and refining.

Do you prefer working alone or with others?

I tend to work alone, enjoying to have 'A space of my own'. But working on larger pieces I need to elicit the help of my husband to lift and move the various glass sheets ready for assembly.

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jairninoart@jairnino.com

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JAIR NINO

Colombian multidisciplinary artist Jair Nino holds a degree in Graphic Design and a PG Diploma in Contemporary Art from the University of Barcelona.

His practice connects art with nature - a dichotomy that explores the bond between perception and reality. Jair's abstract creations depict the concept of time, whilst elements from the artist’s environment such as leaves, feathers, organic pigments, wasted food, and coffee represent life as reality in a constant state of change.

An invitation to reflect upon our relationship with life and nature.

PG DIP

"Inspirational. Luminous. Dynamic. Energizing. "

Describe the setting of your studio

I live in a small town near Barcelona, which has a rural feel. I love plants and like to be surrounded by them. I like a clean white studio, it gives me clarity, of course it gets messy while I do the work... but I like to keep it clean, white and organized.

How does your studio inspire/influence your artwork?

To me the studio is where art happens, where life transforms; this means not only the room where I paint, but the artefacts I collect from the environment, the mountain, the neighbourhood, the parks, nature itself... it is a temple! Those moments at the studio when being in a state where there is no mind, but the expression of the self is the ultimate joy!

Do you prefer working alone or with others?

I enjoy working alone, I believe art is a journey of self-discovery; however I also would like to do collaborations, I think you can learn a lot from others.

JAMIE EADE

Jamie is a self taught pencil artist, His early inspirations were mainly focussed on wildlife and portraiture. Over the years Jamie became obssessed with reflections, light, shadows and extreme detail which evolved into hyper-realism. It is the imperfections of the subjects that help him create the realism, the perfect imperfection! By elevating the mundane, He brings shadows, shapes and reflections to life, to deliver true definition of the subject.

Tools of the trade include graphite pencils, colour pencils, white gouache, compounded graphite dust to create texture, as well as various shaping, blending stumps and paint brushes. Even though Jamie uses pencil his techniques are somewhat closer to painting.

Jamie is the winner of the SGFA 2022 Best in Show award.

GEORGIA O'KEEFFE Abiquiú, New Mexico

Georgia O’Keeffe is one of the most significant artists of the 20th century, renowned for her contribution to modern art. Born in 1887, the second of seven children, Georgia Totto O’Keeffe grew up on a farm in Wisconsin. By the mid-1920s, O’Keeffe was recognized as one of America’s most important and successful artists, known for her paintings of New York skyscrapers — an essentially American symbol of modernity—as well as her equally radical depictions of flowers.

In the summer of 1929, O’Keeffe made the first of many trips to northern New Mexico. For the next two decades she spent most summers living and working in New Mexico. She made the state her permanent home in 1949, three years after her husband Alfred Stieglitz’s death.

Like her artistic practice, O’Keeffe began work on two houses after careful observation, she simplified and refined them over time, and she executed them with the finest materials.

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Jane is an abstract artist who works conceptually around the theme of human frailty. She works equally in drawing, painting and contemporary sculpture; typically using a repetitive process.

Jane’s current projects are focussed on ways we connect as humans; not only to each other but to environment, our ancestors, history and memory. Her artworks also respond to contemporary socio-political and environmental factors that can lead to isolation, disconnect and vulnerability. Rather than making any direct reference Jane prefers to work abstractly, often removing context and sometimes alluding to historical parallels. In this way she subtly focusses the viewer’s attention to the over-looked, seeking an intuitive response and aiming to provoke thought. Jane’s sculptural works typically incorporate thread or yarn, emphasising her natural eye for the line.

Shape and form have become symbolic, her own individual artistic language.

JANE CORDERY BA

Describe the setting of your studio

I have an indoor and outdoor studio and the kitchen!

Both studios are in tranquil, natural settings. Here I can 'zone out' and work uninterrupted; I cannot create effectively unless I can inhabit this internal reflective space.

How does your studio inspire/influence your artwork?

My indoor studio is my 'library of inspiration'. It contains: books of artists that have inspired me, images from magazines and postcards, photos and objects that interest me, my journals and experimental work.  When I step inside it I am creatively inspired by what I see.

My outdoor studio is more of an art 'workhorse'. It contains a host of art materials, my tools and equipment. Here I normally work on a resolved idea; it is less about being inspired than the practice of making.

The kitchen table is used when the creative urge is so strong I cannot wait to tidy an area to work; I can eat anywhere!

Do you prefer working alone or with others?

My strong preference is to work alone.  The exception is when I am collaborating with an/other artist(s). To collaborate effectively I feel there is a need for an unbiased location, where no single artist’s work has undue influence; I find creative thinking/talking/ collaborating often works best when outdoors.

"Inspirational. Peaceful. Solitary. Personal. "

JEREMY BEAR MA

Recently Jeremy (artist) and Griselda (curator) have worked together on an exhibition and outreach activities entitled 'Creative CrossCurrents with India and Sri Lanka' shown at the Dimbola Museum and Galleries in Spring 2022.

Their next joint project is an exhibition at the Gunnersbury Museum in London from August 2023 to January 2024 of Jeremy’s long career in television as a Production Designer including drawings of his designs and art works used in productions. These collaborations use the skills they both have and demonstrate how wideranging careers can be in the creative industries.

Describe the setting of your studio

I have a studio in Sussex which is for me the ideal place to work with wonderful light and everything I need near at hand to paint or make large scale installations. The studio is next to our house in East Sussex. It stands in woodland where two little streams join and the surroundings are different every day of the year.

I also spend time in London and the way I work using acrylic paint means I can paint there as well. It’s by the Thames and so also has great light which I do find important. It looks out onto an island of trees and I have come to realise that a rural, or at least a green setting, is relaxing and helps with concentration.

How does your studio inspire/influence your artwork?

So I find my physical environment is very important but inspiration for my work comes from a more internal place of memories and experiences.

Do you prefer working alone or with others?

As an artist I always work alone. As a Production Designer in film and television I was part of a creative team collaborating with people with wide ranging skills as directors, actors, camera people etc and that is one kind of very enjoyable and stimulating creative process. But for me painting is something where all the creative actions and decisions are mine. This brings a different kind of satisfaction.

"North-light. Peaceful. Open. Comfortable."

Jonathan embarked on his artist journey in 2003, having previously sculpted for models and effects in TV & Film and props for “The Phantom of the Opera” & the English National Opera.

Born in the West Midlands and now living and working from his studio in the Sussex countryside, all aspects of the natural world inspire Jonathans artwork. Working in clay, he enjoys the challenge of creating from both the real and imagined. Through close observation and manipulation of materials, Jonathan is able to create detail and texture or surface bas-relief on his sculpture, which are hand finished and painted to accentuate the relief.

Jonathan’s sculpture is highly sought after by his worldwide collectors. He exhibits widely in the UK and internationally, including New York, Hong Kong and Singapore.

JONATHAN HATELEY BA

KATERYNA BROVKOVA

Kateryna Brovkova is an illustrator & fashion designer from Ukraine, who temporarily relocated to Munich, Germany, because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. She is a participant and a winner of multiple arts and fashion competitions. She has been working in fashion and commercial illustration and design for many years, as well as working on graphic content for social networks, producing her own Illustration brands of prints and postcards in Ukraine, and being a part of worldwide fashion illustration and design community. Art and fashion are her passion.

She has always paid attention to fashion details, patterns, textiles, and colors, starting from her parents' clothes in childhood. She started to draw at 3 y.o age, and then she was learning to draw and express the forms and objects using different mediums and techniques.

All her creative and business activities have always been related to design, fashion, and art. She believes that art has the ability to transmit global values.

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LEILA GODDEN

Leila Godden is a Sussex based painter specialising in seascapes and abstract paintings using acrylics. Her seascapes explore the vast panorama of changing light, dramatic weather and powerful water, framed by rocks solid with history, yet transient with time and the rhythm of the earth. Brought up on the coast, this environment has a deep resonance within her.

The paintings are intended to evoke a visceral response in you, the viewer, something deeper than just “seeing”.

She is represented by Signet Contemporary Art Chelsea, Bell Fine Art Winchester and New Art Gallery Eastbourne. Her work has been selected for ING Discerning Eye and the Society of Women Artists (SWA) at Mall Galleries in London, The Royal West of England Academy in Bristol and C24 Gallery in New York City.

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LOUISA CRISPIN

Lost in a world of intricate observations from nature, Louisa is entranced by the cycle of growth and decay. It’s quiet in her Kent studio, distanced from the world as she looks ever closer at the flora and fauna. Texture, shadows, silhouettes and movement created with graphite marks and tone, it’s all about the environment she inhabits.

Her drawings explore the materiality of graphite media whilst considering the plight of our insects. The narrative is focused on wildlife corridors: the importance of a network of routes between habitats to ensure diversity, and aims to resolve the tension between abstraction and figuration while encouraging open discussion about the plight of our wildlife.

“The concertina sculptures have focused my attention on the barriers to nature as I catch glimpses of insects between the folds and struggle to find empty space to draw a wasp within the marks. It's become a metaphor for the struggle in nature but also a symbol of hope as conversations begin.”

SGFA, SBA FELLOW

Describe the setting of your studio

I live on the edge of a village near the border between Kent and East Sussex where I can walk the woods and fields.

My studio is purpose built at the top of my garden which has been landscaped to maximise the natural environment and the plants and animals that influence my work.

How does your studio inspire/influence your artwork?

My studio is a quiet reflective space at the top of my garden. My "walk to work" is filled with the sights and sounds of nature and the studio windows frame the views, where nature goes about its day as if I am not present. I am a collector - the specimens and artworks on display are the result of my obsessions and continually influence the way I see.

Do you prefer working alone or with others?

I need quiet time alone for completing the detailed observational drawings but I love the excitement of working with others, learning and sharing our different approaches and experiences.

"Tranquil. Stimulating. Jumbled. Cosy."

LYDIA CARDIA BFA

Lydia Carda is a multidisciplinary visual artist born in Spain and residing in the UK where she got her Fine Art Degree.

Her work is the result of observation of human nature and the interaction between human beings.

She uses delicate materials to explore the ephemeral nature of the human body and the fragility and vulnerability of our flesh and mind.

Since she does not reside in her native country, a common topic in her work is displacement, loss and memory, and consequently other related topics such as political and social injustice, cultural conflict, gender discrimination and other types of discrimination or abuse due to physical or neurological differences.

For her sculptures she uses materials like cotton wool and tissue paper, soft materials that are hardened to last. Many times her sculptures are hollow, even casts, to express one of her preferred concepts, the presence of absence.

Describe the setting of your studio

My studio is in a semi rural area, attached to my house. It’s spacious, quiet, with lots of light, white walls and a lock on the door! I have a special wall to display my work.

How does your studio inspire/influence your artwork?

In the intimate solitude of my studio I’m surrounded by an organised myriad of carefully selected materials that I like and which spark my imagination. I feel I am in my own world and feel I can comfortably turn my ideas into reality.

Do you prefer working alone or with others?

I prefer working by myself but I like meeting up with other artists to discuss art.

I would be interested in collaborations if there was an appropriate occasion. I love exhibiting with other artists; artworks by different artists can have wonderful conversations.

"Relaxing. Spacious. Bright. Permanently available."

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MARK AUSTIN MCIOB

Born, brought up and living in The High Weald for most of his life, Mark uses not only the natural materials he was surrounded with as his tools, materials and inspiration, but also the stunning Sussex landscape which is reflected in his work.

From a third generation of artists and artisans, Mark uses his 25 years’ experience in the construction industry to develop his art works, which include reclaimed wood sculptures, photographs, drawings and paintings. Predominantly self-taught, Mark has developed his skills through engaging in art classes and collaboration with other local artists.

Mark’s artistic viewpoint is to capture unique moments in nature, forever in wood, photographs and paintings, and he hopes to make the transition from corporate life to full time professional artist by the age of 50.

MARY BEANEY FADIP

Mary, an award winning artist is recognised for her mixed media works. She is currently focusing on the beauty and shape of "Trees" in the Sussex countryside around Pevensey and the Marshes.

What interests Mary as much as the subject is the quality of the canvas/paper support. She attempts to achieve this, firstly with the underlying painted drawing which grows with each layer of paint, building up with glazes, utilising the subtle mix of acrylic, colour, mixed media and collage where necessary.

Mary is inspired by the likes of Rothko for colour and Anselm Keiffer and Tapies for texture. Her work is considered to be deep, dark and mysterious...............

OLLIE HOLMAN BA

Ollie's style is all about capturing the organic essence of a given being and feeling. Where he hopes his work invites viewers to explore the power of using negative and positive spaces to describe a being or emotion.

Ollie makes sculptures to engage and change the perception of the notoriously rigid material that is steel. Varying from figurative wall pieces to full-scale animals, especially horses made from steel and reused horseshoes. His work aims to show his intuitive sense of space and form, with the ability to capture the essence of the subject matter.

He works independently from his workshop in North Yorkshire, where he has been finetuning his style for the past five years.

He has taken part in the BBC’s “Home is where the Art is” TV series, at the end of which his design for a metal artwork was selected and commissioned by the homeowner.

Describe the setting of your studio

Its rural old big shed that used to be a stable for horses. It's bit drafty but a good space and I’m very grateful to have it.

How does your studio inspire/influence your artwork?

Having a space that allows you to be messy and noisy, gives me the freedom to create. It removes the worries and fears, while providing me a protective nurturing safe bubble to create.

The tools in my studio play a big influence in my work, they help inspire me to create and explore new ways to make. With them all being in one place it makes it easier too.

Do you prefer working alone or with others?

I really enjoy being in my own space and getting into a subconscious creative state. So I think working in solace is the best way.

"Messy. Chaotic. Peaceful. Fun."

PHILLIPPA EGERTON MA

Phillippa’s award-winning work comprises linocut, woodcut and silkscreen printing, paintings and sculpted politicians’ cake heads. Her subject matter covers figurative and abstract themes, as she moves from one medium to another, building on each to create anew in the next.

She is fascinated with scripts so created drawings of imaginary writing that became the basis of her abstract work. Her work has been informed by political and global events; both in her Covid inspired linocut prints and her Climate Change series where she used the image of a single building in different climate scenarios. She did a history degree before becoming an artist and so is well aware that species and civilisations can emerge and disappear. This awareness has also played its part in her darkly humorous dystopian rag doll and harlequin print series, while cake heads of the great and good get sliced up and eaten. She has started working with other artists looking at Climate Change effects in particular localities.

Describe the setting of your studio

My studio, is a ground floor double room that was once the family activity roompiano, snooker table - which has morphed over the years into my studio. It looks out onto the street and sometimes passers by wave at me as I work on the large plan chest in the bay window.

How does your studio inspire/influence your artwork?

I would not say that the studio is inspirational but it does contain a good deal of materials for printing and painting; inks, acrylics, oil paints, brushes, plasticine, tools of all kinds, screens for screen printing, paper from Japanese to cartridge to Waterford and Fabriano for which I have plan chest storage - film, acetate - and of course, sketch books, printouts, photos, all my source materials created and collected over the years. What the studio gives is a work area where I do a lot of preparation for screen printing; using True Grain or doing an image on the computer and saving it on a memory stick for printing onto film. It is a mixture of techniques for which I have the space.

Do you prefer working alone or with others?

In the past, I worked in shared studios outside the home. I still go to Putney School of Art for the facilities that most screen printers share, the large exposure unit, photographic emulsion for coating screens and a cleaning area as well as racks. I also enjoy being with other printmakers: seeing what they are doing and discussing our work. I have enjoyed making contact through the Artist residency with other artists in the area and am following that up.

"Loads of stuff. Great space."

RAJI MAHESH

Raji Mahesh is an Indian born artist, currently based in Staffordshire. She finds inspiration from nature and her garden and is influenced by current affairs and significant events that affect our society; however, she primarily draws from memory and her imagination.

Raji has made art all her life but has begun a more serious pursuit of her artistic career in recent years. She has exhibited her works both locally and in London and has also been the recipient of a prestigious drawing prize.

She maintains a daily drawing practice, attends drawing days with the members of the Society of Graphic Fine Art (the drawing society) and is a member of the UK Colour Pencil Society.

Describe the setting of your studio

I have a town garden and hence a town studio! But since it's located in a nice part of my garden it's a very peaceful studio.

How does your studio inspire/influence your artwork?

I have converted my garden shed into my art studio. Since the studio is placed in a nice position inside my garden, I really do not need to go that far to find inspiration for my flower and fruit/veg drawings.

Do you prefer working alone or with others?

I prefer to work alone listening to music from my apple playlist / listening to podcast or listening to radio.

"Small. Peaceful. Perfectly functioning."

RAJINDER SINGH KHELA

Art has been a life long passion. Even as a very young child Rajinder would often be found with crayons and pencils colouring and drawing anything and everything from plug sockets to cereal packets.

Reading and writing have been difficult for Rajinder and as he grew he faced some significant mental health issues but art and graphics remained his constant, providing comfort and inspiration, and eventually the means to help him successfully navigate his way back home to himself and his loving and supportive family.

He has no formal art qualifications but undertook a national diploma, studying art & art history, including Kandinsky, Dali, Rothko and the Renaissance, which was life changing, leading him to visit major galleries and art institutions, and providing the underpinnings for his formal art practice.

Today Rajinder is an accomplished artist working in oils. He has developed a unique style based on his personal life experience, creating highly textured artwork inspired and motivated both consciously and subconsciously by his personal life journey.

Describe the setting of your studio

My art studio is new, It is warm and welcoming. It provides spiritual calm for me and acts also as my meditation and prayer room.

How does your studio inspire/influence your artwork?

When one paints a painting, it is a feeling, and it is inspired by the feeling. The warmth of my art studio makes me want to paint; the influence is a feeling within – a type of different sense.

Do you prefer working alone or with others?

I love working on my own. One room in my house happens to be my art studio. While painting my adorable wife now and then will walk in to see what I am doing.

"Very warm. Welcoming. Very calming"

SHELLEY ROSE

Shelley began his artistic career as a printmaker for Michael Rothenstein RA and later taught at Goldsmith and Central Saint Martins College in London. He is an award winning master printmaker with work held in public and private collections. His silkscreen print 'Move to White' is part of the British Museum Print and Drawing Collection. Shelley translates his observation of light and light phenomena into the application of colour pigment as exploration, informing the process of colour application as well as the outcome. His latest series of work uses a corrosive process to create unique patination and oxidation colour backdrops to his work.

His interest in all aspects of light led him to create a series of luminaires which are a sculptural interaction of light and form.

Describe the setting of your studio

My main studio is in the house, plus I have a couple of spaces outside. They are an undercover wood cutting area, a marquee and a shed for preparing small works.

I work alone and carry out all the processing myself. I do this because it is the only satisfying thing, as I know how everything works and it is complicated.

I make bespoke frames and a large variety of works and have created my own printmaking facility.

How does your studio inspire/influence your artwork?

The studio is a very inspiring place and versatile, because there is always a history of previous works everywhere. So the development of ideas and processes build on each other continously.

Do you prefer working alone or with others?

I prefer working alone, as there are power saws and other dangerous tools and anybody else except my wife would be a distraction.

"Versatile. Flexible. Inspiring. Productive"

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SUSAN D'SOUZA MA

Susan’s artwork has a focus on transience in nature and seasonal shifts in texture and colour. Starting with observation and photography from landscapes, or small scale natural fragments, images are selected and translated through mixed media textiles, appliqué, hand painted fabric with some machine and hand stitch details.

Often the work takes the form of a series or sequential set of images showing change over time. Batik and natural dyes are a feature of more recent work, sustainability is increasingly at the heart of Susan’s textile work and research interests.

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The pieces featured are recent hand painted batik works available as framed textile originals as well as a series of new limited edition Giclee prints and cards available from the Pure shop and the artist's website.

Francis Bacon was born in Dublin in 1909, to English parents. He lived in both London and Berlin, before a spell in Paris inspired him to become an artist. On returning to London in the 1930s, he worked briefly in furniture design but in 1944 found fame as a painter with the critical success of 'Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion'.

In 1998, some years after his death the Dublin City GalleryThe Hugh Lane acquired Bacon's London studio. Over 7,000 objects from the original artist's studio were found, logged and painstakingly transferred, and the space was formally opened to the public in 2001 - a rare example of a studio being completely transplanted from one city to another.

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Lecture by Hugh Lane Gallery Director Barbara Dawson on Francis Bacon: The Secret Life of an Artists Studio

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VINCENT MATTHEWS SGFA

Vincent has been drawing for most of his life, which helped him with his deafness. He is an active member and on the council of the SGFA (The Drawing Society).

Vincent’s artwork changed during the Covid lockdowns, when he had more time to let his art develop and to grow. Whilst doing the Pure Arts Group “Making Art” module, he rediscovered his passion for oil painting and colour, having previously mostly produced black and white drawings. He is now using his imagination, drawing and architectural design background for his surreal paintings.

Describe the setting of your studio

My studio is a converted garage in a village.

How does your studio inspire/influence your artwork?

My studio is a place of solitude for me and I am surrounded by my work, so that helps me to get into the right frame of mind, without distractions.

I love that I can leave stuff out that I am using and not having to keep putting it away, which consumes valuable time.

Do you prefer working alone or with others?

Although I can work well in a group, I am much more productive and focussed when working alone, which I much prefer. As a tutor once said, “Designing by committee means that one ends up with a camel, instead of a horse!” Working in groups can be so distracting and compromising, with everyone giving their opinions. Not for me, thanks.

"Calm. Slightly cluttered and my space"

VIVIENNE DIXON MA

Vivienne's print making process has recently been moving towards combining some of her etchings, created by using gestural mark making and varnish, with found objects. These etchings have all been made with steel plates. She is aiming to push the boundaries of her print making in an abstract way using black and white as well as colour.

She has been inspired by both contemporary and historic artists with her use of colour palette and image size.

Found objects can be seen in other areas of her practice such as collage and small sculptural objects.

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Established in 1919, the Society of Graphic Fine Art is the only Society dedicated to drawing. It exists to promote and exhibit original works of high quality in colour or black and white, with the emphasis on excellence in drawing and draughtsmanship, demonstrated by hand. This includes all media, pencil, pen, brush, painting, charcoal, conte and any of the forms of original printmaking.

The Society welcomes and encourages members to take an active part in the Society, in regional events and social media.

Members may attend Drawing days which provide a stimulus to drawing and give members an opportunity to exchange ideas and discuss their practices. They are organised through the year at venues ranging from museums and public galleries, to landscapes and cityscapes.

The Society holds an Open exhibition annually, in a major London gallery, of selected work. Artwork can be submitted through OESS (Open Exhibition Submission & Selection) system. There are several Members Only exhibitions, with no selection, in London and the regions. Also the Society holds online exhibitions.

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ARTSPRING GALLERY

Artist run ArtSpring Gallery brings together a group of professional artists to showcase their work. This includes Paintings, Printmaking, Digital Art, Ceramics, Glass and Jewellery. We change our work every few weeks and invite local artists to exhibit along side our 15 creatives. We have Meet the Artists events regularly to showcase our new work and that of our guests. We also offer the opportunity for Kent based artists to enter an Open Call month’s exhibition on a themed topic, our next to be held in 2023.

This year ArtSpring exhibited at Whitstable on the North Kent Coast for a highly successful exhibition at The Horsebridge Arts Centre. This gave us an opportunity to show our skills to a broader Kent audience.

We are a one stop shop for unique and hand made gifts. Our ceramics, jewellery and glass are always a popular choice and our wall art is just the thing to enhance any interior, especially after redecorating.

We guarantee you a warm welcome at our gallery, referred to as “a gem on the high street” by a customer. It is staffed by one of our artists who can answer your questions and make you feel at home.

Artwork by: Top row from left: Camilla West, Claire Longley, Hilary Shields Bottom row from left: Colin Anderson, Jane Bridger, Antonia Enthoven

BILS & RYE GALLERY

The Harrogate Bils & Rye contemporary art gallery exhibits eye-catching Ceramics, Sculpture and Paintings. They leave pretentions at the doorstep and welcome all lovers of art, no matter what level of knowledge they may have. But, above all, they encourage visitors to discuss the art they have in their collection. They encourage visitors to explore the tactile works with hands as well as eyes!

Got a question? Ask their expert team who make the gallery the friendly and professional place it is. Their knowledge about each artist is extensive. This is because they tour the country and spend time getting to know the individuals behind the work. Personal investigation and individual narrative is prioritised with a mission to create connections between art and collectors alike. They talk, they deliberate and together they examine the methods employed by each artist to create their unique piece. They examine the context of the artists within contemporary culture and they even discuss the artists likes, environment and lifestyle. By taking a more relaxed, hands-on approach, they simply help you fall in love with the art you admire.

Bils & Rye are proud of their relaxed and welcoming gallery where you can expect to enjoy a wide variety of art. Their gallery is a space where anyone can purchase a piece of art, as an investment or simply because they love it. Their mission is simple; to connect passionate art buyers with quality pieces in an unpretentious and friendly way.

Nick and his team have developed a professional and friendly reputation as a result of a comfortable, straight-forward approach with clients on every level. Their dedicated team work hard to ensure that the art you invest in is perfect for your home or workspace.

They offer home trials, allowing you to take the piece away to see how it looks in your space.

It really doesn’t matter what level of knowledge you have, there’s no need to know everything (or indeed anything) about art. Through conversation and careful curation, they share their growing knowledge of modern ceramics, sculpture and paintings in an informal way.

Artwork on left page by Louisa Tebbutt Above from left by Ollie Holman, Jonathan Hateley

Artwork (from top) by Judith Douglas, Karen Birchwood, Louise Bell

WEST END HOUSE GALLERY

Set in the heart of beautiful, historic Smarden, West End House is a contemporary gallery showing original artworks including paintings, prints, ceramics, sculpture, jewellery and glass. It is run by two local artists, Karen Papworth and Patricia Hawkins.

The gallery holds three to four themed exhibitions a year and at all other times has an eclectic mixed display showcasing work by gallery artists and makers. The space is warm and friendly, with inspiring work at all prices.

For information about upcoming events, please visit their website or instagram page.

MACMILLAN CANCER CHARITY

Founded in 1911, Macmillan Cancer Support provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer. It also looks at the social, emotional and practical impact cancer can have, and campaigns for better cancer care.

Macmillan Cancer Support's goal is to reach and improve the lives of everyone who has cancer in the UK. Macmillan host a series of annual fundraising events, including the Mighty Hikes and the World's biggest coffee morning, both of which Pure has supported in 2022, raising vital funds for this most deserving of charities.

EDGE BESPOKE PICTURE FRAMING

Bev’s framing studio is her happy place where she experiments with ideas, techniques and finishes to make artwork look amazing. Keeping the artwork in pristine condition for the future is just as important to her.

Did you know that poor framing can damage your artwork, reduce its life expectancy and profoundly devalue it? Quality framing using quality materials and techniques avoids disappointment, elevating artwork to another level. It increases its perceived value, prolongs its life and raises the reputation of the artist.

The quality and style of the frame is important, but mount options are equally influential, impacting on how the work is viewed and cared for. This doesn’t just refer to the good old window mount. The way an artist presents work can become their signature and says much about the value they place on their own work. Well-presented artwork sends a crucial message to collectors that they are buying into something seriously desirable. It pays to spend time thinking about how best to enhance the unique qualities of your work and how best to care for it.

As a member of the Fine Art Trade Guild Bev has access to industry experts for both aesthetic and technical inspiration. Techniques used by professional framers are continually being refined; much has been adopted from the conservation industry and become best practise giving artwork a chance of longevity from day one.

ART ACADEMY LONDON CERTIFICATE

The Art Academy Certificate programme is a bespoke, flexible way to study. It’s ideal if you’re serious about developing your technical art skills, but have limited time. The programme has two pathways. The Fine Art Certificate allows you either to focus on one discipline or to work across multiple disciplines, from Painting, Drawing, 3D/ Sculpture or Digital Media. The Portraiture Certificate focuses on portraiture and figurative painting and drawing.

Typically one full day (10.30am-4.30pm) a week, completing six modules over two years. It can also be completed in an accelerated mode; two full days a week over one year. In either mode the Certificate can be started at the beginning of any of the three terms throughout the year.

The programme is designed to fit around your busy life and can be paused as often as necessary; there is no time-limit to completing the Certificate and you can move between the standard and accelerated mode from term to term.

Art Academy London was founded in 2000 to offer something different: the best of an old-school atelier combined with the vibrancy and diversity of a contemporary art school. This still differentiates them today.

What also sets them apart from other art schools is their intensive and hands-on teaching approach: class sizes are kept small, so their tutors can provide tailored tuition and ensure that everyone is nurtured and challenged to become the best artist they can be.

BATTLE ABBEY SCHOOL

Battle Abbey School has a highly successful and thriving Art Department. There are three experienced and enthusiastic teachers offering qualifications in Fine Art, Art Textiles and Photography. The subject is extremely popular with pupils, many spending extra hours in the Art Department developing their skills.

The aim is to encourage individual and personal growth in the visual arts, to develop the perception of visual form and to co-ordinate hand and eye. Above all Art is a stimulating and exciting subject that

often proves to be a lifelong passion.

Students will learn that through hard work and experimentation they can be successful.

Battle Abbey Art students gain places at the best Art Colleges and Universities from Central St. Martins, Chelsea, Edinburgh, the Slade, Kingston, Brighton and many more.

Students are currently embarking on courses for Architecture, Fashion, Fine Art, Graphics and Fashion/Marketing.

Student artwork from top left: Violet Cumin (2x), Amelie Arundell, Will Edwards, Harriet Tippayanasa

EASTBOURNE COLLEGE

Art is an important part of everyday life at the College and there are many opportunities to explore new skills. The Arts Award at Eastbourne College is offered as an option in the 6th form.

We run the award through a programme of professional workshops and through the provision of a team of mentors who support each individual. Lesley Samms from Pure Arts Group is a mentor as part of the programme and supports individual project delivery as well as also running workshops in her specialist areas. We also have relationships with a number of creative organisations which has included Smokescreen Visuals, Culture Shift and Lewes Live Literature.

Gold Arts Award is a Level 3 qualification on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and is designed for ages 16 and above, but is open to young people aged 11 to 25. The award has 16 points on the UCAS tariff.

GOLD ARTS AWARD

For this award, students collect evidence of their experiences in their individual art portfolios:

Personal arts development

• extending their own arts practice, experiencing another art form and creating new work

• identifying and being involved in the world of the arts through placements, volunteering, training and research

• reviewing arts events/experiences and finding out about artists and their career paths

• making the case for an arts issue and communicating it

Leadership of an arts project

• planning a project, identifying it’s aims and outcomes

• organising the people and resources

• delivering the project and managing it's effectiveness

• managing a public showing/sharing of the work

• reviewing their leadership development and finding effective ways to collect and evaluate feedback from participants, audience members and other stakeholders.

CALMER SELF

Nadine Searle is the founder and teacher of the trusted Calmer Self Method which guides you through a process to reduce stress and anxiety, build confidence and self esteem, enabling you to release fears and old habits that can hold you back from reaching your full potential. She calls what she offers 'Transformation through Relaxation' and she gets tremendous satisfaction from seeing people start to live their life with ease and joy following their true soul purpose, stepping out of feelings of overwhelm and guilt and establishing new, calmer habits that are hugely beneficial to overall emotional health and wellbeing.

Nadine enjoys being an ambassador for Pure and giving inspirational talks about how she went from her own chaos to calmness  and demonstrating aspects of her Calmer Self Method that are of particular support to the creative nature of the wonderful people in the Pure Group.

“After yesterday’s guided meditation about new moon, creating and setting intentions, I started to paint again. All work was out for a while as I couldn’t motivate myself. Thank you.”

Calmer Self was winner of the 2019 Best of Hastings Award in the Health and Wellbeing category.

Visit the Pure Live YouTube channel to listen to Pure Founder Lesley Samms talking to Nadine about her personal journey.

Visit the Calmer Self YouTube channel to listen to Pure Founder Lesley Samms talking to Nadine about her personal journey.

ON THE HORIZON

MARCH

BEAUPORT HOUSE GALLERY

Bannatyne Hotel & Spa, Hastings, TN38 8EA

Brenda Hartill, Caitlin Lock, Carole Bury, Claire Palastanga, Deborah Ivy Aitkin, Dullal Miah, Edith Pargh Barton, Elaine Almond, Fran White, Hildegard Pax, Jair Nino, Jamie Eade, Jane Cordery, Jeremy Bear, Jonathan Hateley, Kristina Alexander, Leila Godden, Louisa Crispin, Lydia Carda, Mark Austin, Mary Beaney, Markus Thonett, Phillippa Egerton, Raji Mahesh, Shelley Rose, Vincent Matthews, Vivienne Dixon

Into the light by Edith Pargh BartonReverie by Jonathan Hateley

Artwork clockwise from top left by: Leila Godden, Elaine Almond, Carole Bury, Deboray Ivy Aitken, Raji Mahesh

HIGHLAND

VIEW ON ARTSY

Paintings and Hastings map drawing by Christine Highland

ABOUT PURE

Pure has been supporting the creative community in unlocking their full potential since 2009.

We have a proven track record in being

• Strategic

• Practical

• Transparent & Honest

• Optimistic

• Inspirational

Are you ambitious and motivated to develop yourself, grow your artist based business and make money?

If you are, we are your people! We will support you in making the right choices to develop yourself and side step self sabotage. We will provide you with opportunities to get involved and take action.

JOIN US

Image credits:

Cover Art: Jamie Eade

Back cover: Studio of Edith Pargh Barton

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THE PURE TEAM

Lesley Samms MSc ANLP MAC Founder and Managing Director of Pure Arts Group

Lesley has a core background in business, having spent the early part of her career working in Banking in the City of London.

A career in marketing and sales followed, working mainly in the leisure marketplace for Coca-Cola and Schweppes. For the past thirty years she has worked in contemporary fine art, as a fine art photographer, as a gallery owner and curator, and most recently as a professional development practitioner and writer. LinkedIn/LesleySamms

Kristina Alexander - Designer

Louisa Crispin - Creative Consultant

Hildegard Pax - Creative Consultant

Edith Pargh Barton - Ambassador

Caitlin Lock - Social Media, Photography & Film

Sarina Hateley - Members Liaison

Markus Thonett - Learning Consultant

Vincent Matthews - Technical & Coordination

Shelley C Rose - Technical & Coordination

Nadine Searle - Wellness Consultant

Full details and contact information can be found on the Pure website Team page.

lesley@pureartsgroup.co.uk

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