ART Spring Issue 05 2016

SPRING ISSUE 05 2016

Creative & Cultural LIving

The essential guide 50 of the finest galleries in Cornwall

animal magnetism Discovering new talent

flavours of spring Six cafĂŠs to drop in on

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SPRING ISSUE 05 2016

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here is always something special about Cornwall in spring, and this year we are welcoming the new season in with a showcase of the very best galleries in Cornwall. From the tucked away gems in seaside villages to the grand statements that are leading the way for contemporary art, we have a spread of the most desired and stunning galleries yet. Whether you are looking for exquisite traditional paintings or modern contemporary sculptures and glasswork, you will find this issue is full of creative and moving works of art. And if you wish to get completely enamoured with the art scene, we have a selection of must-see shows and exhibits alongside a spread of cultural places to dine, spaces that inspire, and a look back into one of the birthplaces of British Modernism and its most timeless artist, Lamorna Birch.

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Front Cover: ‘Another Time’ 1999. Wilhelmina Barns-Graham. Screenprint. © of The Barns-Graham Charitable Trust Image courtesy of the New Craftsman Gallery, St Ives.

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01 | MOONBOWL The Falmouth Pottery | 23rd March – 21st May Falmouth Pottery’s new exhibition entitled ‘MOONBOWL’ charters a potter’s creative journey through two lunar cycles. This stunning new display commenced on the full moon of the 23rd March and will end on the full moon of the 21st May. www.michelfrancois.com

02 | All Kinds of Everything / Through the Artist’s Eye Stableyard Gallery, Trelowarren | 14th April – 24th June All Kinds of Everything is an opportunity for visitors to see the work of the members of the Lizard Art Cooperative in which they have had free reign over their subject matter, running from 14th April – 17th June. This is then followed by Through the Artist’s Eye until 24th June, a summer exhibition looking at the Co-operative’s interpretation of summertime on the Lizard. All artwork is available to purchase. www.lizardart.co.uk

03 | THE JERWOOD PRIZE DRAW Falmouth Art Gallery | 23rd April – 4th June The largest and longest running annual open exhibition in the UK. This prestigious exhibition showcases sixty submissions from drawing practitioners ranging from students to established artists. All the works highlight the importance of drawing in creative practice. www.falmouthartgallery.com

Spring 2016 04 | Suzzane Moxhay The Anima Mundi Gallery | 26th March – 25th April This year Anima Mundi (formerly New Millenium Gallery) in St Ives welcomes national and internationally renowned artist Suzzane Moxhay.

With previous work having been exhibited in ‘Saatchi’s New Sensations/The Future Can Wait’ at Victoria House, ‘Afternoon Tea’ WW Gallery at the Venice Biennale and ‘GSK Contemporary: Earth Art of a Changing World’ at the Royal Academy of arts. Last year her solo exhbition in Milan was nominated for a prestigious BNL Paribas Award Award at the MIA Art Fair, Milan. www.anima-mundi.co.uk

05 | Vertigo Sea The Exchange, Penzance | 30th April – 25th June John Akomfrah’s acclaimed video installation Vertigo Sea is a sensual, poetic meditation on our relationship with the sea and an exploration of its role in the history of whaling, slavery, migration and conflict. Fusing archival material and newly shot footage, the work delivers a timely and potent reminder of current issues around the refugee crisis and ecological concerns. Vertigo Sea is presented with support through Arts Council England’s Strategic Touring Fund. www.newlynartgallery.co.uk

06 | THis way up Truro and Penwith College | 24th – 28th May View exciting work from the artists and designers of tomorrow. Students from Truro College will illuminate Truro Piazza with an exhibition featuring talent from a range of disciplines including Textiles, Graphic Design, Silversmithing & Jewellery, Fine Art, Ceramics, Product Design, Life Drawing and Photography. www.truro-penwith.ac.uk

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01 Atishoo gallery

Atishoo Gallery is located in the pretty harbour village of Charlestown, now famous as a filming location for BBC1’s Poldark. Showing original art, pottery, glassware and jewellery by more than 50 British based artists and designer makers, Atishoo is owned by artists Liz Hackney and Paul Clark. Liz and Paul are also bespoke picture framers, framing works for some of the leading artists in Cornwall.

To find Atishoo, walk up the hill from the harbour, we are located in a pretty courtyard, opposite the Old Methodist Chapel.

Open Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm Closed on Sundays and public holidays Atishoo Gallery, 71 Charlestown Road, Charlestown, St Austell PL25 3NL T: 01726 65900 www.atishoodesigns.co.uk Atishoo Designs Gallery Above: David Axtell, Sarah Nicol and Philip Gardiner display

02 LimeKiln gallery With the best part of a decade under its belt as the mainstay of contemporary art in southeast Cornwall, the Limekiln Gallery knows how to bring the best out of this wonderfully atmospheric corner of the county.

In a beautiful riverside setting, the gallery’s four main exhibitions loosely follow the seasons, and feature the pick of sculpture and painting from the wider Tamar Valley area alongside a few exceptional imports. The very popular drawings and etchings by gallery co-owner Ley Roberts can always be found within.

Completing the gallery are collections of the finest local ceramics, glass, jewellery and printmaking as well as a friendly and warm welcome.

Open Monday - Saturday 11am – 5pm Limekiln Gallery, Commercial Rd, Calstock, Cornwall PL18 9QT T: 01822 834654 E: info@limekilngallery.com www.limekilngallery.com Limekiln Gallery limekilngallery Below: Masako Whitehouse, Aphrodite, linocut

Bottom: Ley Roberts, Pavement, etching

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Mid- Cornwall Galleries Mid-Cornwall Galleries is open throughout the year and is located on the A390 east of St Austell, just a stone’s throw away from The Eden Project, Charlestown and Fowey.

Housed in a former Victorian school, the space has proved perfect for their regularly changing exhibitions.

The work for sale is chosen for its quality and originality and even after all this time (they opened in 1980), they never cease to be amazed and delighted at the shows

resulting from the incredible diversity of work by nationally and internationally renowned artists, craftsmen and women.

They gather together new collections of paintings, etchings, prints, ceramics, many

by Fellows of the Craft Potters Association, blown and formed glass, silks, jewellery, sculptures, turned wood, clocks, mirrors and many other wonderfully made pieces.

Enjoy seeing some of the finest original work in the country.

Open Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm January and bank holidays 11am – 4pm Wheelchair access on request

Mid-Cornwall Galleries, St Blazey Gate, Par PL24 2EF T: 01726 812131 E: info@midcornwallgalleries.co.uk www.midcornwallgalleries.co.uk MidCornwallGalleries @MidCornwallGall Left: Jo March, Sentinels, Darley Brake Top right: John Maltby, Boat Family Bottom right: Amanda Hoskin, Wild Flowers on the Hall Walk, Fowey

04 spindrift gallery

Spindrift is an established gallery of Cornish art that was opened by Cynthia Greenslade in 2006. Paintings and prints of the cliffs and countryside of The Roseland and items made from the bounty washed up from the sea are complemented by the blues and greens that run through the gallery in the selection of ceramics, jewellery, glass, sculpture, driftwood and cards.

Amongst their regular exhibitors are - Chris Prindl, Jane Adams, Nicki Martin, Laetitia Miles, Paula Gray, Sue Gregor, Lucy Kemp, Lawrence Gibson, Carla Jennings, Penny Price, Jen Williams, Sarah Drew, Monique J Jones, David Fry, Deborah Martin, Claire Harris, Jason Webb, Livvy Wiegand and Cynthia.

Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10.30am – 5pm or by appointment Spindrift Gallery, 8 The Quay, Portscatho, Truro TR2 5HF T: 01872 580155 www.spindrift-gallery.co.uk Above: gallery interior display

05 The Square Gallery The Square Gallery has a reputation for showing original art, lovingly collected and assembled. It celebrates the differences in each artist’s approach and there is an array of paintings, prints, ceramics, textiles, jewellery and artefacts that inspire, intrigue and provoke a response. The gallery embraces how artists develop as well as welcoming new exhibitors, enjoying their progress and success. Artists include Rosie Scott, Robin Leonard, Lynn Golden, Kirsten Jones, Jenny Buckingham and Trevor Price, to name a few.

From the smallest card to the largest painting, The Square Gallery likes to encourage the artists with confidence, enthusiasm and discernment.

The result is a lively and exciting mix of work in a friendly space.

Open daily 10.30am – 5pm March – October Also open during the winter months The Square Gallery, 5 The Arcade, Saint Mawes, Truro TR2 5DT T: 01326 270720 www.thesquaregallery.co.uk Below: a display of various artists’ work in the gallery.

Bottom: Robin Leonard, Mevagissey Fishing Boats

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Tregony Gallery Located in the heart of the ancient village of Tregony, known as the ‘Gateway to the Roseland’, Tregony Gallery is a relaxed and friendly establishment perfect to enjoy original works by emerging and well-known contemporary British artists. The distinctive programme of exhibitions provides visitors with a way to experience and collect art that is unique to the South West.

This spring’s opening exhibition ‘Echoes and Scenes’ April 12th– June 25th explores how artists interpret and

question the world around them.

Exhibiting artists for 2016 include John Brenton, David Rust, Richard Thorn SWAc, Amanda Hoskin, John Piper, Judith Green, Steve Slimm, Robert Jones, John Scott Martin, Michael Praed, Daniel Preece, Tony Rothon, Meg Buick, David Woodall, Adele Wagstaff, Sarah Nutley, Dana Finch, Charlie O’Sullivan, Sara Lee Roberts, Charlotte Jones, Lilia Umana Clarke, Pip Hartle and Lawrence Murley.

Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm or by appointment See website for extended summer opening Easy access and parking Tregony Gallery, 58 Fore Street, Tregony TR2 5RW T: 01872 530505 M: 07496 953471 E: info@tregonygallery.co.uk www.tregonygallery.co.uk Top left: Meg Buick, Landscape II Settlement Top right: Dana Finch, Pedro’s Garden Bottom left: gallery interior Bottom right: Tony Rothon, Trees Beech Hedge

07 Gribbin gallery

Gribbin Gallery is ideally placed on the South Coast Path to take in St Austell Bay’s views just above the popular sandy beach of Polkerris. We have art in a variety of media by artists from Cornwall and further afield, many of which capture an essence of the wonderful landscape that surrounds us here in the South West. Since opening in 2012 we have held exhibitions, drop-in workshops and fairtrade fortnights; more are planned this year, please check our Facebook page for details.

Summer opening times: Monday – Saturday 10.30am – 5pm Winter opening times: Monday – Saturday 11am – 4pm Gribbin Gallery, Village Hall, Polkerris PL24 2TL T: 01726 810116 www.gribbingallery.co.uk Gribbin Gallery @GribbinGallery gribbingallery Above: Gordon Hunt, Coastal Trips Come and Go

08 Heseltine Gallery The Heseltine Gallery was opened in September 2011 and is named after the previous Head of Art, David Heseltine, who taught at the school for 29 years and is also the Curator of the Truro School Art Collection.

The gallery provides a space for exhibitions and shows with an educational slant – although some of the work is often on sale, artists are freed from commercial constraints and able to exhibit work that is educational and reflective of their background.

A range of exhibitions have been displayed there, including retrospectives of Robert Jones, Chris Jones and Clarissa Beothy. As well as shows by students themselves, the school also regularly shows the work in its own collection which includes artworks by Terry Frost, Peter Lanyon, Wilhelmina BarnsGraham, Ray Atkins, Jeremy Le Grice, David Andrew and Margo Maeckelberghe.

By appointment in term times Open most Saturdays and Sundays 10am – 5pm Heseltine Gallery, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH T: 01872 246039 www.heseltinegallery.com Top: Work from the Falmouth School of Art , Contemporary Crafts Level 2 show 2016 Middle: gallery interior Bottom: gallery interior

The gallery is situated above the Truro School chapel and is open to all.

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Truro & penwith College art and design Kicking off a season of creative expression from Cornish students, This Way Up will showcase achievements from future artists and designers emerging from Truro and Penwith College.

The annual exhibition will illuminate Truro’s Lemon Quay, with an array of talent from students representing the creative scope offered by Truro College. From textiles, graphic design, silversmithing and jewellery to fine art, ceramics, product design, life drawing and photography. This Way Up will challenge visitors from 24th to 28th May to look at things differently and to communicate diversity and innovation.

Vibrant student work will continue to be shared with the

community throughout June, with the creative potential of the simple photo celebrated in the Photography and Digital Imaging FdA Showcase at Truro’s Lander Gallery from 6th to 13th June. This is followed by the chance to explore the possibilities offered by the College’s Foundation Diploma in Art, Design, Photography and Media, during their Annual Exhibition from 20th to 24th June at Tregye campus near Carnon Downs.

Rounding off this artistic season is Babble of Life, a major show of work from Penwith College Art and Design students from 22nd to 26th June in Penzance’s Harbour carpark.

Truro Campus, College Road, Truro TR1 3XX T: 01872 267000 Penwith Campus, St Clare Street, Penzance TR18 2SA T: 01736 335000 Tregye Campus, Tregye Meadow, Tregye Rd, Carnon Downs, Truro TR3 6JH T: 01872 267000 For more information about the courses on offer at Truro and Penwith College, please visit www.truro-penwith.ac.uk

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The Poly guild Art World gallery

Situated in the heart of Falmouth, the Poly Guild offers beautifully made work from Falmouth and Penryn’s creative community. The Guild focuses on contemporary craft and design, showcasing the work of some of Falmouth University’s most exciting graduate designers and makers, alongside well-established artists. With work including Tom Raffield’s steam-bent wooden lighting, Tim Lake’s distinctive ceramics, Joanna Bury’s exquisitely designed jewellery, as well as the work of over 40 other artists and makers, The Guild is the place to find original and truly local work.

Open Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 7pm The Poly, 24 Church Street, Falmouth TR11 3EG T: 01326 319461 E: guild@thepoly.org www.thepoly.org Top: Joanna Bury, vintage neck piece Bottom: Heather Scott, bowl

Art World Gallery is an independent, familyrun business. The gallery, established in 2000, originally based in the Cotswolds, has moved to Falmouth. The Gallery has a reputation for a collection of some fine contemporary artists from France and Italy, many of whom are exclusive to Art World Gallery in the UK. Since opening in Falmouth some wonderful Cornish artists have joined them. French artist David Jamin has been with the gallery for over 13 years; his work is strong, vibrant and filled with energy. David started with Art World as an unknown artist, yet sold to welcoming collectors right from the start and since then he has become internationally acclaimed.

Thomas Bossard, well known for his humour, encourages us to never to let go of the child inside. These are just two of the gallery’s many French artists. Cornish artists Simon Wilde and Rachel Damerell are abstract artists; Simon’s paintings, spiritual and calming with a jewel like pallet, Rachel’s atmospheric, often referred to as “Turner like”, have great depth, and yet are soft and gentle. Add to this, a wonderful selection of ceramics, sculpture, glass and jewellery, making the gallery a real must to visit.

Top: Carine Bouvard “Sans Regret” mixed media on canvas Middle: Thomas Bossard “Hope no one Saw me” 50x50cms oil on canvas Bottom: David Jamin “La Plage en Ete” 50x50 oil on canvas

Art World Gallery, 62 Church Street, Falmouth TR11 3DS

Open Monday – Saturday 10am – 5.30pm Sunday 11am – 4pm

T: 01326 219323 E: info@artworldltd.com

www.artworldltd.com

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The Guild Of ten Tucked behind Truro Cathedral, The Guild of Ten is an independent gallery run by a cooperative of highly skilled design makers. With cutting edge pieces from jewellers in a range of materials from handcast resin, unusual and classic sit side by side. A variety of garments adorn the gallery, from sophisticated knitwear in the softest of yarns to gorgeous children’s clothing.

A wide selection of decorative and domestic pottery, ceramic sculptures as well as quirky wood puzzles make this gallery the perfect place for unusual gifts. With work by new members on show, visitors are encouraged to come and explore this explorative range of craft, with an expert present in the gallery to give you a friendly and warm welcome.

Open Monday – Saturday 10am – 5.30pm The Guild of Ten, 19 Old Bridge Street, Truro TR1 2AH T: 01872 274681 www.guildof10.co.uk Top left: Samme Charlesworth Top right: Lizzie Shirt Bottom right: Rob Braybrooks

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Trelissick gallery Cornwall Crafts Association’s stunning gallery at Trelissick Garden is a hub for vibrant creativity. This busy colourful gallery is certainly one of Cornwall’s best and most popular galleries and shows a range of artwork, textiles and ceramics.

This summer Member’s Exhibition opens Saturday 7th May and runs until 25th September. Their first focus is on Ceramicist Debbie Prosser’s delicate and quirky range of

teacups alongside Wendy Kotenko’s stylish handwoven table runners showing until 23rd June, whereafter Debbie Rudolph will be exhibiting her unique range of textiles from handwoven scarves to cushions and bags until 11th August. Their last focus of the summer is on Nic Harrison, one of the county’s best known and most respected potters, with a showcase of Nic’s bigger, more imposing pieces in isolation.

Mid-February – November : Open daily 10.30am – 5.30pm Winter months: Open daily 10.30am – 4.30pm Cornwall Crafts Association, Trelissick Gallery, Trelissick, Feock, Truro TR3 6QL T: 01872 864514 www.cornwallcrafts.co.uk Right: Debbie Prosser, ceramics Top left: Debbie Rudolph, scarves Bottom left: Nic Harrison, ceramics

NEW FINDS Rebecca McDonald Animal sculpture and installation artist Rebecca McDonald held her first solo exhibition at St Ives’ New Craftsman Gallery just eighteen months ago and since then her unique talent has catapulted her to the top of the discerning collectors’ most wanted list. A multi-disciplined artist with a background in set design, she handfelts exquisitely rendered creature characters using British fleece wool, taking from three days to several months to complete each piece.

Exhibited in custom built, head-turning sets, her works are no less vivid as one-off sculptural objects and are amongst the most original works you will have the good fortune to see. www.newcraftsmanstives.com

Rebecca Polyblank Painter and sculptor Rebecca Polyblank lives and works on Bodmin Moor and is inspired by the natural beauty of north Cornwall and its ever changing seasons. Walking the moors daily in different weathers, her experience of colour, temperature, light, flora and fauna are reflected in the detailed pencil and ink studies she makes at her studio, and later the flattened, almost decorative surfaces of her paintings.

Particularly appealing are her simplified sculptures of rabbits, owls, deer and other creatures, all of which convey the gravitas of bronze work, but are in fact skilfully and rather intriguingly created from paper mache. www.newcraftsmanstives.com

By Mercedes Smith Fine Art Communications www.fineartcommunications.co.uk

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OFF the Wall Glass

XtroSpective Gallery Centred in the medieval heart of Penryn, Xtrospective is an informal, inspiring space offering an eclectic array of work by local artists and makers. Regularly featured artists include both wellestablished and newly emerging talents with a variety of approaches. Their exhibitions and events range from themed shows, solo exhibitions of artists’ work, to an annual exhibition of Penryn Primary Academy pupils’ work. This historic town always offers a warm welcome to visitors, and especially so in this event-filled year of their 800th anniversary celebrations.

Ali Gibson designs and creates bespoke fused glass art at her Off The Wall Glass studio in Penryn. Specialising in kitchen splash backs and large wall art installations for the home, office, hotel and public areas.

Window panels, mirrors, tiles, bowls and coasters also available.

Open Monday – Wednesday 10am – 4pm or by appointment Off the Wall Glass, Grays Wharf Gallery, Commercial Road, Penryn TR10 8AE T: 07554 889119 E: ali@offthewallglass.co.uk Top: St Mawes Wall Art Middle: Pebble Splash Back Bottom: St Ives Wall Of Glass

Open Tuesday – Saturday 10.30am – 5pm Closed January Xtrospective, 14 Lower Market Street, Penryn TR10 8BG T: 01326 377655 E: info@xtrospective.co.uk

www.xtrospective.co.uk Below: Clare Athene James, Textile Vessels Bottom: Anne Boo Whetter, ‘One, Two, Three’, acrylic on canvas

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Telegraph museum Porthcurno Located in the picturesque valley of Porthcurno, the Telegraph Museum is abundant with archival history, dating back as far as 1870. Visitors can explore the Museum’s collection of nautical charts, maps, and snippets from historically rare books. With over 10,000 photographs and a selection of films from the 1940s to the present day in the archive, the exhibitions showcase some of the archive highlights. Outside,

the sculpture garden pays homage to scientific influences, making for some unique and eccentric displays. From April the museum’s temporary showcasing exhibition ‘Valley Tales & Trails’, offers an insight into how Porthcurno helped shape modern communication.

Immersive stories and photographs of Porthcurno’s lasting legacy head this intuitive show that transports its visitors into another time and place.

Summer opening times: (25th March – 31st October) open daily 10am – 5pm last admission 4pm Telegraph Museum Porthcurno, Eastern House, Porthcurno TR19 6JX T: 01736 810966 www.telegraphmuseum.org Top and botton left: various archive photos Bottom middle: museum exterior Bottom right: museum interior

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Malcolm Falmouth sutcliffe Art Gallery glass gallery Falmouth Art Gallery is award

This bright and sunny gallery is the perfect place for displaying the unique and distinctive blown glass made by Malcolm Sutcliffe.

All the glass items, from bowls and vases to paperweights and baubles, are blown in the converted bakery just behind the gallery.

Complementing the large and varied collection of glassware is a wonderful selection of jewellery and cards.

Visit the website to find out about glass blowing lessons, open days and to buy the glass online.

Open Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday 10am – 1pm Often open on Monday, please ring to confirm Malcolm Sutcliffe Glass Gallery, 2 West Street, Penryn, TR10 8EW T: 01326 377020 E: info@malcolm-sutcliffe.co.uk www.malcolm-sutcliffe.co.uk MalcolmSutcliffeGlassStudio @MSutcliffeGlass Above: Malcom Sutcliffe, Coast Path Vase

winning, family friendly and free. The gallery has an outstanding collection of over 2,000 artworks which includes 19th and 20th century Master painting, British Impressionist paintings, contemporary prints, photography and a children’s illustration archive. The gallery houses the largest public collection of contemporary automata in the UK. Kith and Kin which runs from 6th February –16th April examines the influence of families and friendships in a variety of media including paintings and sculpture of intergenerational artist families, based in Cornwall.

The largest and longest running annual open exhibition in the UK, The Jerwood Drawing Prize follows from 23rd April – 4th June.

This prestigious exhibition showcases sixty submissions from drawing practitioners ranging from students to established artists.

Open Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm (Closed Good Friday and between Christmas and New Year) FREE ENTRY Access for wheelchairs and pushchairs is by a lift in the side entrance to the right of the building

Falmouth Art Gallery, Municipal Buildings, The Moor, Falmouth TR11 2RT T: 01326 313863 E: info@falmouthartgallery.com www.falmouthartgallery.com Bottom left: Soheila Sokhanvari: Two serious ladies, 2015. Egg tempera on calf vellum. Jerwood Drawing prize Bottom right: Joh Ryan (1921-2009): Cover illustration for Captain Pugwash and the Ghost Ship. Watercolour.

Wreck and Ruin

Captain Pugwash and his crew sail into the gallery for the spectacular Wreck and Ruin, 11th June – 3rd September , a quirky selection of classic shipwreck scenes, ruined buildings, interiors and satirical scenes including works by Richard Harry Carter, William Hogarth, Grayson Perry and JMW Turner.

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The Falmouth Pottery A living and working studio where the making process can be experienced directly from clay preparation to the finished piece. Run by Michel Francois, The Falmouth Pottery produces a charming range of contemporary tableware alongside unique porcelain pieces. Clay walled and bamboo floored, it is a warm and tasteful hub where potters are free to explore their craftsmanship and creative vision. Their new range

uses clay from St Agnes, the glaze is then crafted using feldspar, Cornish stone and ash from local trees, such as chestnut, ash and beech.

During the firing, the kiln is starved of oxygen, this draws minerals and oxides from inside the clay to the surface, there they react with the ash glaze, combining to act as prisms that filter and reflect light, it is this process that ensures every Falmouth Pottery piece is unique.

Open Monday – Saturday 11am – 5 pm Tuition in throwing and tuition vouchers available upon request The Falmouth Pottery, 12 Webber Street, Falmouth TR11 3AU T: 01326 211 663 E: thefalmouthpottery@gmail.com www.michelfrancois.com thefalmouthpottery Top left: Falmouth Pottery new range Other images: Falmouth Pottery interior

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From paper screen-printing, to linocut, or making your own lampshade, Kiwi Print Studio offers a range of printmaking workshops designed for all levels of experience. Located in the beautiful Cornish countryside and within easy reach of the A30, Kiwi Print Studio offers a spacious and friendly learning environment to everyone from beginners to experienced printmakers and also runs workshops in schools and at events across Cornwall and the UK. Kiwi is owned by Dena O’Brien, who has a wealth of printmaking and education experience including a Masters Degree from the Royal College of Arts. Dena’s own handprinted product range is available locally and nationally.

Open Monday – Saturday 9.30am – 5.30pm Onsite parking for all workshops.

Kiwi Printmaking Studio, 56 Highfields Cadogan Road Camborne TR14 7RY T: 01209 719696 E: kiwiprintstudio@gmail.com www.kiwiprintstudio.co.uk

21 THE stableyard gallery Situated on the tranquil Trelowarren Estate, Mawgan, near Helston, this gallery is run entirely by the 15 members of the Lizard Art Co-operative.

All the members live and work on the Lizard and their diverse styles are showcased throughout the season in three inspiring exhibitions, each changing collection showing the diverse and interesting artwork of the group.

The gallery is open daily from March to October and is stewarded by the members themselves so there is always a warm and knowledgeable welcome for visitors who will find a lively and exciting mix of work in the beautiful countryside of the Lizard Peninsula.

Open daily 11am – 4pm The Stable Yard Gallery, Trelowarren Estate, Mawgan, Helston TR12 6AF T: 01326 221778 www.lizardart.co.uk Below: Heather Howe, Summer Lane Bottom: Heather Burns, Perfect Day

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The customs house gallery Overlooking the harbour in historic Porthleven, The Customs House Gallery is located in a building that has stood proudly since 1840. The gallery’s light, airy and inviting space displays a large and diverse collection of original work, primarily by local artists.

Paintings by established artists including Heather Howe, David Gray, Andrew Giddens, Susan Isaacs, Roger Curtis, Jackie Hollingsbee, David Hosking, Lin Williams and Paul Dene Marlor hang alongside sculpture by Lawrence Murley, Paul Hoskin, Peter Boex and Nigel Wills, ceramics by Catherine Lucktaylor, Demelza

Whitley, Penn Boylan and Starfall Pottery, woodwork

by Dave Cusick, glasswork

by Heather Frary, Toana Ellis (Toots) and Jo Downs, handpainted silk scarves by Sharon Verry as well as a diverse collection of jewellery and textiles.

The gallery is a member of the Own Art scheme which allows the cost of artwork to be spread over ten months with no deposit or interest to pay. An on-site bespoke framing service is also offered. You can be assured of the highest standard of workmanship, using quality materials to suit a range of tastes and budgets.

Easter to October: open daily 10.30am – 5pm November to Easter: open Tuesday – Sunday 10.30am to 4pm The Customs House Gallery, Harbourside, Porthleven TR13 9JD T: 01326 569365 E: customshousegallery@btconnect.com www.cornwall-art.co.uk Top left: Heather Howe, Spring Melody Top right: David Gray, Sunlight on the Harbour Sands Bottom left: Roger Curtis, Marazion Marshes Bottom right: Andrew Giddens, Winter Swell, Porthleven

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This stylish, quirky café rests on the beautiful Porthluney Beach in the Caerhays grand castle and estate grounds.

Offering a delicious menu of tasty snacks and lunches, home-made cakes, fresh coffee and delicious ice creams. Open daily – weather permitting.

Located on Trelowarren’s spectacular estate, New Yard Restaurant offers seasonal Cornish dining in historic settings, serving locally sourced ingredients in the heart of the Lizard.

The second restaurant from the award-winning Porthminster Beach Café – this innovative and refreshing restaurant in the heart of St Ives harbour focuses on flavours and textures and offers a stunning alternative dining experience with a twist on local Cornish cuisine.

Caerhays Beach Café St Austell

T: 01872 501115 www.caerhays.co.uk

New Yard Restaurant Trelowarren

T: 01326 221595 www.newyardrestaurant.co.uk

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Hidden away in the Homestead Woodland Garden, Slice of Cornwall is a delectable tearoom surrounded by stunning gardens, sculptures and lily pad ponds. Open 10am – 4pm, walk-ins and bookings welcome.

Perched high on the cliffs at Whitsand Bay on the stunning Rame Peninsula in south-east Cornwall, The View is a modern and vibrant family restaurant.

The menu changes daily with a bias towards local fish and seafood in spring and summer.

Opening Wednesday through to Sunday.

T: 01752 822345 www.theview-restaurant.co.uk

Situated in Tremenheere’s stunning Sculpture Gardens, Tremenheere Kitchen offers an eclectic choice of innovative lunches, indulgent cakes, Cornish coffee and tea, all overlooking breathtaking views across Mount’s Bay. Open Monday – Sunday 10am – 4pm. Open late Thursday – Saturday 6pm until late.

T: 01736 448089 www.tremenheere.co.uk

Slice of Cornwall Wendron

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THe Little Picture gallery

The Cowhouse gallery

The Little Picture Gallery in Mill Lane, is in the little courtyard opposite Pam’s Pantry and close to the gift shop ‘Coast’ on the main road through Mousehole. Most of the artwork on display is representational, but there is a good mix of styles of mostly local artists.

Also many original prints, reproductions and cards by more than 50 gallery artists who include Kate Aggett SWAc; Russell Aisthorpe; Peter Barker; Oliver Bull; Roger Curtis; Judy Joel; Stewart Middlemas; Brian Mitchell RSMA; Lynette Pierce; Nicholas St John Rosse RSMA; HaideeJo Summers AROI; Sarah Vivian, and many more.

Open mid-February to the end of October Monday – Saturday 11am – 5pm Open some Sundays ring to confirm The Little Picture Gallery, Mill Lane, Mousehole TR19 6RP T: 01736 732877 E: littlepicturegallery@gmail.com www.littlepicturesmousehole.co.uk Above: Judy Joel, Mousehole Beach

Situated in the picturesque coastal village of Perranuthnoe, The Cowhouse Gallery is run entirely by a group of local artists and craftspeople and this independence allows them to offer a wide range of original arts and crafts at very affordable prices. Paintings, sculpture, printmaking, photography, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, woodturning and leatherwork are all beautifully displayed in this bright light art space.

In addition, the gallery has a changing list of guest exhibitors. A stroll away is Perranuthnoe Cove and breathtaking coastal walks looking towards St Michael’s Mount in one direction and to Prussia Cove in the opposite direction.

Open daily 10am – 5pm The Cowhouse Gallery, Lynfield Craft Centre, Perranuthnoe TR20 9NE T: 01736 710538 E: info@cowhousegallery.co.uk www.cowhousegallery.co.uk Below: Dave Jones, Monkey Puzzle Bowl Middle: Katharine Mair, Newlyn Bottom left: Ellen Visser, Mountains in Andalucía Spain.

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cornwall crafts association:

Trelowarren Cornwall Crafts Association’s flagship gallery at Trelowarren has a whole new look this year. With a stylish new refit, this has enhanced the exhibition space to offer a wider range of artwork to its visitors. The Summer Exhibiton opens on Saturday 25th June and runs until Sunday 4th September. From the stunning works of Cornelius Jakob Van Dop to Vivienne Prideaux this gallery offers an inspiring and creative range of art, ceramics, textiles and metalwork.

Cornwall Crafts Association, Trelowarren, Mawgan-in-Meneage, Helston TR12 6AF T: 01326 221567 www.cornwallcrafts.co.uk Top right: Vivienne Prideaux, Scarf Middle right: Remon Jephcott, apple and cherry Left: Cornelius Van Dop, metal bee and tin

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Newlyn art gallery

market house gallery

Newlyn Art Gallery has celebrated contemporary art for more than 120 years and continues to present contemporary work in all media by regional, national and international artists, with a changing programme of exhibitions and events.

The spring programme features a selling show of more than 70 works by the artists who teach at Newlyn School of Art, running until 9th April 2016.

This is followed by Drawing A Presence 2016, a survey of the output of young artist-led collectives based in Cornwall, which runs 6th April – 25th June.

In addition to the main gallery spaces, The Picture Room shows changing exhibitions of affordable works for sale.

The 2016 programme includes shows by Jayne Anita Smith, Michael Porter and Rachel Reeves.

Summer opening times: (March – October) Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm Newlyn Art Gallery, New Road, Newlyn, Penzance TR18 5PZ T: 01736 363715 www.newlynartgallery.co.uk Above: Painting by Jayne Anita Smith

One of Cornwall’s largest galleries, now extended to a further three rooms on the first floor - showing a constantlychanging exhibition of quality post war & contemporary Cornish art, sculpture, ceramics, Newlyn copper and the largest selection of art glass in the county.

The Gallery has a permanent collection of studio pottery including Leach & Leach Apprentice work, also troika pottery from St Ives and Newlyn, all of which is available to purchase.

New for 2016 they are now stocking the paintings of Topsham-based David Chambers’ marine works and bronze sculpture by Phillip Wakeham. Each year they host several exhibitions of works by gallery artists and summer sees a retrospective catalogue show

by St Ives based Alan Ralph, sadly now no longer with us, hopefully a fitting tribute to this underrated artist.

Open Monday – Saturday 11am – 5pm Market House Gallery, Market Place, Marazion TR17 0AR T: 01736 710252 E: markethousegall@btconnect.com www.markethousegallery.co.uk Below: Sir Terry Frost, Halzephron Bottom: Mark Poprawski, Refraction, oil on canvas

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summerhouse gallery The Summerhouse gallery is a beautiful space showing the very best of Cornish art, it is merely a stones throw from the beach in the ancient market town of Marazion and is perfectly located.

The gallery has become the favourite of many art lovers who visit Cornwall. Showing contemporary impressionist work, but with exciting shows that can vary in medium and style.

In 2016 we start the year with a wonderful one woman show ‘Stepping into Spring’ by the exciting new artist Imogen Bone. This is followed in April with our

mixed Spring show ‘First Light ‘ a mixed show featuring established artists John Piper, Michael Strang, and Neil Pinkett alongside new emerging artists such as Martin Sadler and this year introducing abstract artist Iona Sanders. From breathtaking seascapes from Neil Pinkett to dreamy Cornish cottages from John Piper to bright still life from Iona Sanders there is something for everyone. A one-man show by the much loved Michael Praed is on many peoples list this summer.

The Summerhouse Gallery has an ethos of making the best of Cornish Art accessible to all.

Open Monday – Saturday 10.30am – 5pm Sunday 11am – 4pm Summerhouse Gallery Market Place, Marazion TR17 0AR T: 01736 711400 www.summerhousegallery.co.uk Top left: Michael Strang, Moonlight Symphony Top right: Iona Sanders, Out at Sea Bottom left: John Piper, November Grey Bottom right: Imogen Bone, Spring Gorse

It is both child and dog friendly, and even has a mini artist corner. Please see the web site for up to date information.

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The Exchange is a major art space in the centre of Penzance, showing contemporary work in all media.

For spring 2016 it is focussing on video work. Citadel by David Blandy runs until 16th April, and is followed by Vertigo Sea, John Akomfrah’s acclaimed video installation. Fusing archival material and newly shot footage, the work delivers a timely reminder of current issues around the refugee crisis and ecological concerns.

In addition, The Engine Room shows short duration projects and exhibitions with an emphasis on collaboration and community, including the annual exhibition of work by its team of more than 40 volunteers, running 27th April – 14th May. Vertigo Sea is presented with support through Arts Council England’s Strategic Touring Fund.

Summer opening times: (March – October) Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm The Exchange, Princes Street, Penzance TR18 2NL T: 01736 363715 www.newlynartgallery.co.uk Above: John Akomfrah, Vertigo Sea, 2015 © Smoking Dogs Films.

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30 Tremenheere sculpture garden Tremenheere Sculpture Garden is situated in a protected valley overlooking St Michael’s Mount. A free flowing stream runs through the garden with several substantial ponds attached. The excellent soil and warm climate enable a variety of exotic and subtropical plants to thrive. The gardens have an interesting history, being owned by the monks of St Michael’s Mount and then later by the Tremenheere family in the 1800s. It was then farmed for a number of years until local GP Neil Armstrong acquired the land in 1997.

International sculptures, including work by James Turrell and David Nash, have been introduced alongside locally sourced sculptures. An arcadian space blending elements of landscape, planting and art has

For current opening times and information please check our website www.tremenheere.co.uk Tremenheere Sculpture Garden, nr Gulval, Penzance TR20 8YL T: 01736 448089 Top: View from Tremenheere, Bottom left: James Turrell, Tewlwolow Kernow Bottom right: Tim Shaw, Minataur All photos by Ali Braybrooks

been created and provides a place for contemplation and wonder.

Unfortunately due to the garden’s steep terrain wheelchair access is very limited, but the café Tremenheere Kitchen has stunning views of St Michael’s Mount. The gallery/shop Artisan at Tremenheere has an interesting range of gifts available, including ceramics, jewellery, paintings and much more.

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Penlee house gallery and museum The award-winning Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Penzance, is the only Cornish public gallery specialising in the world-famous Newlyn School artists (c.1880 - 1940) including Stanhope and Elizabeth Forbes, Walter Langley, Harold Harvey and Laura Knight.

In recent years, the gallery has built an international reputation for its year-round programme of temporary exhibitions, which offer the unique opportunity of viewing major Cornish works, borrowed from public and private collections across the

UK, a stone’s throw from where they were created. Changing displays mean that there is always a different selection to see.

Set in an elegant Victorian park, Penlee House also covers West Cornwall’s archaeology and social history, and offers an excellent café and shop, with full wheelchair access throughout.

Open Monday – Saturday from 10am throughout the year, including spring and summer bank holidays Summer closing at 5pm April – September Winter closing at 4.30pm November – March Last admission 30 minutes before closing

Left: Elizabeth Armstrong (later Forbes),’A Zandvoort Fishergirl’, 1884 Top right: Penlee House Gallery Bottom right: Caroline Graham, ‘Launching the Penlee Lifeboat’, c.1908

Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Morrab Road, Penzance TR18 4HE T: 01736 363625 www.penleehouse.org.uk

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Lighthouse gallery Situated in Penzance’s bustling pedestrian area, Lighthouse Gallery occupies a three-storey Georgian building with a high domed skylight that lets natural daylight flood into one of the largest spaces of its kind in Cornwall. Being one of the county’s leading galleries, their aim is to provide a truly inspiring experience!

Lighthouse Gallery offers a bright, fresh inviting space in which to appreciate the work of both Cornwall’s finest contemporary artists and new emerging talent. Enjoying a

reputation built over the last twelve years for high quality, excellent service and a friendly welcome, Lighthouse intends to make buying art fun and informal.

Hosting both mixed and solo exhibitions throughout the year, their summer shows will include work by Benjamin Warner, Amanda Hoskin, Gary Long, Mark Poprawski, John Piper, Michael Praed, Robert Jones, Mark Preston, Sarah Bowman and Michael Sanders. Please visit their website for full details.

Open Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday 10am – 4pm Lighthouse Gallery, 54/55 Causewayhead, Penzance TR18 2SS T: 01736 350555 E: post@lighthouse-gallery.com www.lighthouse-gallery.com Top left: Fay Page, Sea Urchin pendant Bottom left: Mark Preston, Thrift Cape Cornwall Right: Bryony Rich, ceramics

inspirational space Victoria Young-jamieson

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he north cornish coastline is special to painter Victoria Young-Jamieson. Her family have farmed around St Mawgan for many years, growing mostly wheat and barley, and she spent her summers as a child exploring Mawgan Porth Beach.

Now she exhibits her work – water and ink paintings inspired

by Mawgan Porth, Porthcothan, Tregirls, Constantine Bay – at the Create Art Gallery at Bedruthan Steps Hotel & Spa. Her paintings – created by pouring water and oil onto canvas - capture a mood and recreate the movement and texture of the landscape.

“You only have to visit Bedruthan Steps once to realise it’s a special place, but when you study it every day, you realise that it is far more than just a place. The high cliffs, rugged coastline and extreme tides create an ever-changing landscape.

“It’s the best spot for watching sunsets with fish and chips, and it never looks the same.

“In the winter, you can watch the angry white swell as it crashes on the rocks.

In summer, the sea is like a mill pond - turquoise like somewhere in the Mediterranean.

“Bedruthan Steps is a constant source of inspiration to me.”

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Cornwall contemporary Established in 2006, Cornwall Contemporary has been representing nationally and internationally known artists for the last ten years. Artists including Emma Dunbar, Paul Lewin, Alasdair Lindsay, Janet Lynch, Maggie Matthews, Daphne McClure, Emma McClure, Fiona Millais, Ele Pack, Neil Pinkett, Ken Spooner and Kristin Vestgard regularly exhibit.

With three floors of exhibition space, the gallery is located at the top of historic Chapel

Street, close to the public art galleries of The Exchange and Penlee House. The downstairs galleries host an annual programme of solo and group exhibitions which change monthly whilst the two upper floors show a changing mixed display of work by gallery artists.

Paintings, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, art books and jewellery are always on display including ceramics by Leach Pottery.

Open Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm Cornwall Contemporary, 1 Parade Street, Queens Square, Penzance TR18 4BU T: 01736 874749 E: sarah@cornwallcontemporary.com www.cornwallcontemporary.com Top left: Alasdair Lindsay, Chelsea Bridge, acrylic on board 45 x 45cm Top right: Meliss Kiernan, Horse and Rider, porcelain and gold leaf 76cm high Bottom left: Neil Pinkett, St. Michael’s Mount, Haze oil on board 27 x 47cm Bottom right: Emma McClure, Orange Tulips, mixed media on canvas

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the Tyler Gallery Now celebrating its fifteenth year, The Tyler Gallery specialises in art by modern and contemporary artists and is one of Cornwall’s leading contemporary art galleries. The gallery features a wide range of up and coming and established Cornish artists. We love what we do here at the Tyler Gallery and we

pride ourselves on working with paintings, pottery and sculpture of a distinct aesthetic. We bring a genuine passion for the subject, combined with expert knowledge of the art market that can be valuable both to the first time buyer and for businesses wishing to create a collection for their workspace.

Open daily 11am – 5pm The Tyler Gallery , 12 Brook Street, Mousehole, Penzance TR19 6RD T: 01736 731109 www.essextyler.com Top left: Jack Pender, Mousehole Punt Top Middle: Breon O’Casey, Bird Over The Sea Top right: Neil Pinkett, Mousehole Bottom: Essex Tyler, Sennen

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THe Bank Square gallery

Gallery five shares its prominent site with the Bank Square Gallery at number 5.

Showing a selection of artwork, ceramics and glassware, along with a large range of cards, most of which have been printed at our in-house printers, A0 Printworks Ltd. We are also able to produce high resolution scans from original artworks, Giclee prints up to 44 inches wide using Epson inks and have a wide variety of photographic and fine art papers.

From printing to framing, individuals or businesses, we provide a full service.

Open Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5pm Saturday 10am – 4pm Gallery Five Cornwall Ltd Unit 1, 5 Bank Square, St Just Penzance TR19 7HH T: 01736 449092 E: galleryfive_cornwall@yahoo.com E: a0printworks@btconnect.com www.a0printworks.com Above: gallery interior

The Bank Square Gallery in St Just is a small gallery that really packs a punch. Situated close to Cornwall’s UNESCO World Heritage site at Botallack along the rugged coastline of West Penwith, the subject matter here is endless.

Filled with fabulous artworks from some of the best known artists in West Penwith, the gallery is also the working studio of local artist Nicholas Smith, whose finely painted land and seascapes capture the many wonderful aspects of this area of outstanding natural beauty.

Limited edition prints, etchings, pottery, jewellery, art cards and woodcarvings,

Open Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday 10am – 4pm Some Sunday and evening openings in the summer season The Bank Square Gallery, 5 Bank Square, St. Just-in-Penwith, Penzance TR19 7HH T: 01736 788222 E: enquiries@nicholassmithartist.com

www.nicholassmithartist.com Below: Nicholas Smith, Blue Sands

complement the ever-changing exhibition on the walls of this smart little gallery.

Nicholas states that his main intention in the gallery is to present great works of art in a sympathetic way, with reasonable prices so that everyone can find something to take home with them as a reminder of their visit to Cornwall.

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Jackson Foundation Gallery Nestled in a back street off St Just’s Bank Square, the Jackson Foundation gallery is a new space created by leading British contemporary artist Kurt Jackson and his wife Caroline, focusing on Kurt’s engagement with the natural world and his interaction with environmental charities and educational groups.

The main gallery is host to new exhibitions by Kurt Jackson while the upstairs charity space focuses on his collaborations with the various charities he supports including Greenpeace, Surfers Against Sewage, Friends of the Earth and Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Examples of these

collaborations can be seen in context exhibited alongside the campaign material of these environmental groups. The Jackson Foundation gallery aims to foster an appreciation of the natural world and the pressures upon it; to promote and encourage an awareness of the environment and conservation through education and the arts.

The Jackson Foundation gallery is free to the public, accessible by public transport and the main gallery space is wheelchair accessible.

The Jackson Foundation is located on North Row behind the local newsagent, just past the Dog & Rabbit café.

23rd March – 9th April 2016: Open Wednesday – Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday 10am - 1pm 25th May - 1st October 2016: Open Wednesday – Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday 10am - 1pm (Closed 22nd - 28th June) Jackson Foundation Gallery, North Row, St Just TR19 7LB T: 01736 787638 E: info@kurtjackson.com www.jacksonfoundationgallery.com Above: Kurt Jackson, Last Surf of the Day. 2015 Mixed media on canvas.

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Artist’s focus Essex Tyler Of the four elements – earth, air, fire and water – it is the incomparable force of water that plays a pivotal role in Essex Tyler’s work. His identity as a surfer, sailor and fisherman bleeds effortlessly into his art, bringing together big liquid skies, the irascible Atlantic Ocean and the copper stained cliffs of West Cornwall.

“Painting is like surfing. You do not get anywhere before you have mastered the basics – spot the best waves, paddle out using the rip currents, take off at the point of maximum

Find Essex’s work at: The Tyler Gallery, 12 Brook Street, Mousehole, Penzance TR19 6RD T: 01736 731109 www.essextyler.com

energy, bottom turn, tube ride, exit with style” It is the ethos of this relationship with the ocean that blends so notably in Essexs’ work. Initially establishing himself as a potter, with Raku pots veined with cobalt, Essex possess’ a depth of knowledge of the clays and metals that stain his paintings, and it is this knowledge that makes his canvases so powerful.

Using oils, acrylics, beeswax and marble dust, colours, tones and textures are repeated over and over to work as building

blocks, so that improvisation becomes possible. With every piece, paint is pushed and pulled around the canvas, some are erratic, crashing cascades of colour and texture, others are smooth, eloquent brush strokes – reflections of the ever-changing tide of the dominating sea.

Based in Mousehole, Essex continues to convert his identity to the earth and sea into his art, his work can be viewed online and in the Tyler Gallery.

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Gallery Tresco

Yew tree gallery

Situated on the shoreline of New Grimsby bay, the converted boatshed that is Gallery Tresco offers a plethora of maritime inspired art and crafts where contemporary and quirky sit side by side. Drawing top artists from Cornwall and beyond, this light filled space is a haven for all things creative, from paintings, scuplture, and metalwork to glassware, ceramics, jewellery and prints.

Open from March to November, the gallery hosts nine exhibitions within that time, featuring some of the West Country’s finest artists such as Neil Pinkett, Maggie O’Brien, Rob Braybrooks, Rosemary Trestini and Imogen Bone.

Open March – November: Monday – Saturday 9.30am – 5pm Sunday 10.30am – 4pm Gallery Tresco, New Grimsby, Tresco, Isles of Scilly TR24 0QE T: 01720 424 925 E: gallery@tresco.co.uk www.gallerytresco.co.uk Above: Rob Braybrooks, Three oystercatchers, Rushy Porth

Facing the Atlantic on the coast road to St Ives, this is the finest location in the gallery’s 45-year span. ‘Kaleidoscope’ opens on 3rd April with David Kemp’s glowing watercolours of wind and weather in Cornwall’s far West. Master glass artist Peter Layton’s fluid forms encapsulate a microcosm of beach and sea, and Duibhne Gough’s jewels blend colour and texture in desirable necklaces and earrings. Lively decoration on Chris Barnes’ tableware rounds off the show in this room whilst Miranda Leonard’s ‘Lore of the Lands’ takes over the other with work by James Campbell and Carry Ackroyd. Both are open until 21st May ‘Joie De Vivre’ follows from 12th June-31st July, expressing joyful moments in daily life through paintings by Simon Pooley and Charlotte Lyon;

Open Tuesday – Saturday 10.30 – 5pm during exhibitions Yew Tree Gallery, Keigwin Farmhouse, nr. Morvah & Pendeen, TR19 7TS T: 01736 786425 E: gilly@yewtreegallery.com www.yewtreegallery.com Bottom left: Peter Layton, Reef Glass Top right: David Kemp, Blooming Gorse Bottom right: Simon Pooley, Soaring Rooks

humorous automata by Esther Smith, wire sculpture by Mel Day, papier mâché by Ardyn Griffin, and Gina Cowen’s sea-glass jewellery – all guaranteed to be a stunning spectacle! Alongside the new exhibitions, recent collections of John Maltby’s incomparable sculptures are also on view.

Find the gallery on B3306 between St Ives and St Just.

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Art House Gallery Passionate about painting, Art House Gallery offers unique fine art of the highest quality.

The gallery owner has studied the history of fine art with leading art scholars at Harvard; she and her team share their extensive knowledge and enthusiasm.

Always on the lookout for new talent, Art House Gallery features a diverse mix of mediums, blending

Open daily 11am – 5.30pm

representational and abstract styles. The exhibition evolves all season, with fresh and dynamic new work. Their collection includes many of the most respected artists from Cornwall. Come and experience the difference at Art House Gallery!

The Pedn-Olva Hotel has a lovely selection of their art in the lounge and restaurant.

Art House Gallery, Island Square, St Ives TR26 1NT T: 01736 794423 M: 07512 978730 www.thearthouses.com Art House Gallery Top left: Andrew Jago, Down-’long Top middle: Trace Goldsmith, Calm Top right: Geoff Smith, Walking Out Bottom right: Don Hughes, Lobster Pots Bottom left: Zoe James, Beach Break Bottom middle: Keran Gilmore, Walking on the Harbour

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Blue Bramble

Blessed with fantastic views over St Ives harbour, Art Space Gallery attracts hundreds of art lovers and shoppers all year round. A seven member cooperative exhibiting original pieces in oils, watercolours, pastels, acrylics and wallmounted ceramics, this gallery offers an exciting range of styles and subjects - some of the very best in art that St Ives has to offer.

Summer opening times: open daily 10am – 5.30pm Winter opening times: open daily 10.30am – 4pm Art Space Gallery, The Wharf, St Ives TR26 1PU T: 01736 799744 E: artspacegallery@outlook.com www.artspace-cornwall.co.uk Top: Gallery exterior looking in Bottom: Lesley Ninnes, Porthmeor Rocks

The Blue Bramble Gallery opened its doors in November 2014 and is run by enthusiastic owner Anna Hall. Having always been a well-loved and long established gallery, Anna continues to keep up with new and amazing discoveries from Cornwall and beyond. Perched high in the historic Island Square of St Ives, this warm and inviting space showcases over 25 different artists and crafters.

From painters, printmakers, ceramicists and sculptors, to glass work, textiles, feltings and jewellery. Blue Bramble’s captivating space offers a quirky and stylish experience of some stunning craftsmanship in the heart of a town devoted to art and craft.

Open daily 10.30 – 5pm The Blue Bramble Gallery, Island Square, St Ives TR26 1NX T: 01736 793344 www.bluebramblegallery.co.uk Blue Bramble Gallery bluebramblegallery Top right: Janie Toy, Porcelain Pots Middle right: Louise Hall, Porcelain Jugs and Anne Smyth, Glass Bird in background.

Bottom right: Emily Cantrill, St Ives Top left: John Paul Cooke, Low Tides Bottom left: Jane Adams Ceramics ‘Ladies Swimming Club’

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New Craftsman gallery With an international reputation amongst art and craft collectors for its painting, sculpture and quality studio ceramics, the New Craftsman is regarded as one of the most important spaces for contemporary artists in St Ives. Having nurtured the reputations of key St Ives School artists such as Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, Bryan Winter, Patrick Heron and Peter Lanyon, the gallery continues to exhibit original work by emerging Cornish

artists alongside leading British painting and contemporary craft. Exhibiting artists for 2016 include Emma Jeffryes, Adam Buick, Rowena Brown, Akiko Hirai, Neil Davies, Matthew Chambers, Chris Keenan, Matthew Lanyon, Guy Royle and Cornelius Jacob van Dop. New Craftsman also continues to be the St Ives town centre stockist for Leach Pottery’s new tableware range.

Open Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm Please phone the gallery for Sunday opening times New Craftsman Gallery, 24 Fore Street, St Ives TR26 1HE T: 01736 795652 www.newcraftsmanstives.com Image: Emma Jeffryes, Porthminster Perfect in September

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Wave 7 gallery

Jane Reeves gallery

Situated in a two-storey barn conversion and listed grain store, Wave 7 gallery resides just outside the picturesque village of Port Isaac. Blending contemporary with traditional, Wave 7 exhibits a wide variety of art and craft pieces, from stunning paintings to delicately crafted glass, ceramics, jewellery and woodwork. Also based in this unique gallery is the working studio of abstract handpainted mirror artist Victoria Mead. There are also ongoing ‘Art Days’ – a selection of full day courses in a variety of arts and crafts from painting, photography, textile and felting, mirror design and jewellery making. Contact the gallery for more details.

Summer Opening times: Tuesday – Sunday 10.30am – 5pm Winter Opening Times: Wednesday – Sunday 10.30am – 4.30pm Wave 7 Gallery, Plain Street, Trelights, Port Isaac PL29 3TW. T: 01208 880605 www.wave7gallery.co.uk Above: John Griffiths, Daymer Bay

‘A calm space for beautiful work by inspired artists’.

Opened in 2015 by glass artist Jane Reeves, this stunning new gallery offers an exquisite variety of original work at a wide range of prices. From stunning glass seascapes to gorgeous jewellery, original paintings and delightful ceramics and sculpture, you’ll find an enchanting two floors of unique art and craft. Jane’s own unique glass paintings are featured alongside a vibrant collection of art and craft from established and new artists across the country. Housed in a characteristic fisherman’s cottage in the heart of Padstow, the gallery is a stone’s throw away from the picturesque harbour and a calm retreat from the hustle and bustle of the town.

Open daily 10.30am – 4.30pm (5pm in summer) Jane Reeves Gallery, 11 Lanadwell Street, Padstow PL28 8AN T: 01841 533435 www.janereevesgallery.co.uk Top: ground floor interior Middle left: Andrew Jago, Jubilee Queen Winter Moorings Middle right: Amanda Hoskin, Foxgloves watch over the sea Bottom: Jane Reeves, Gathering, painted fused glass

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Create Art & Design Gallery This innovative gallery and design store at Bedruthan Hotel & Spa in Mawgan Porth offers an ever-changing array of striking contemporary Cornish art and sculpture, as well as an eclectic handpicked selection of jewellery, designled homewares and gifts.

With its mid-century meets Scandinavian feel, art has always tied together the look and feel of Bedruthan Hotel.

Guests can see the work of established and emerging local artists while visiting Bedruthan on Cornwall’s stunning north coast, and the gallery welcomes day visitors to the hotel too.

Exhibiting artists for 2016 include: Alex Morton, Andrew

Allanson, Robin Mason, Jenny Aitken, Terrance and Katrina Wagstaff, Basma Ashworth, Claire Henley, Dena O’Brien, Emily Nixon, Victoria Walker, Ian Shearman, Joe Morris, Jasmine Bowden, Kath Hadden, Lucy Davies, Lucy Unwin, Mike Hindle, Nick McKrory, Joe Armstrong, Peter Boex, Sarah Duncan, Saul Cathcart, Victoria Young-Jamieson & Yvonne Coomber.

The Create Gallery is so much more than just a gallery.

Visitors can make a day of it by also enjoying Bedruthan’s award-winning restaurant, café, sea view spa, new sensory spa garden and stunning clifftop views of the sea.

Open daily 9am – 5pm Create Gallery, Bedruthan Hotel & Spa, Trenance, Mawgan Porth TR8 4BU T: 01637 860555 www.createcornwall.com www.bedruthan.com Top left: Andrew Allanson, Tranquility Top right: Joe Armstrong, Summer Glow Over Mawgan Porth Bottom left: Alex Morton, Sitting on a Low Spring Tide Bottom middle: Sarah Duncan, Moored Bottom right: Yvonne Coomber, All You Need is Love

47 Lorna Wiles studio gallery

Lorna Wiles was born in Cornwall and has run various printing, textile and art galleries throughout the course of her career. She studied at Falmouth, Plymouth and Bristol Art Colleges but now works from her studio and gallery in West Pentire where she showcases her work.

Lorna draws her inspiration from the coastal forces of her surroundings, creating both figurative and abstract pieces based on her unique homeland.

Open daily 10.30am – 5pm Mid-April to the end of September Rest of the year by appointment If closed, please phone Lorna Wiles Studio/Gallery, Tamarisk House, West Pentire, Crantock TR8 5SE T: 01637 830455 www.lornawilesstudiogallery.com From top: Lorna Wiles, Coastal Boulders, Heavy Seas West Pentire

48 Jo Downs handmade glass Now celebrating her 20th year in business, Jo Downs’ handcrafted work is inspired by the beautiful Cornish coast.

Her range of gorgeous giftware includes coasters, bowls and hangings alongside statement interior pieces such as panels, art frames and wall mounted installations. Jo also undertakes architectural and home interior projects by private commission.

Find Jo Downs Handmade Glass at Market Place St Ives, Middle Street Padstow, Fore Street Fowey and at the Launceston studio, where you can also see Jo and her team at work.

Launceston studio gallery open: Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm Closed Sunday Other galleries in St Ives, Fowey and Padstow open: Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm Sunday 11am – 4pm Jo Downs Handmade Glass, 27G Pennygillam Way, Pennygillam, Launceston PL15 7ED T: 01566 779779 www.jodowns.com Below: Cornish Pilchards mirror Bottom: Glass Leaves installation

49 Roundhouse & Capstan Gallery

50 Open daily 10am – 5pm Easter until late October Limited opening during the winter months. Please phone the gallery

The Royal Cornwall Museum

before making a long journey.

One of the most iconic buildings in West Cornwall, this unique circular gallery has become a magnet for selling some of the best of Cornish art, jewellery and craft in the area. Set on two floors, the Capstan Room and Net Loft have two distinct personalities, each providing a constantly changing showcase of Cornish excellence.

Expect to see work from many talented painters, including Paul Armitage, Romi Behrens, Michael Strang, Mark Poprawski, Mike Hindle, Neil Pinkett, John Piper and Michael Praed. Plus, sculptures and ceramics by Philip Booth, Colin Caffell and Nigel Wills and pottery by Russell Gibbs, Rick

The Roundhouse and Capstan Gallery, Sennen Cove TR19 7DF T: 01736 871859 E: roundhouse.gallery@btconnect.com

www.round-house.co.uk @Capstangallery

Left: Philip Wakeham, Frayed Angel Top right: Romi Behrens, Summer Bunch Bottom right: Mark Poprawski, Maelstrom

Henham, Lincoln Kirby-Bell and Eleanor Newell. If that wasn’t enough, there is also a fantastic display of jewellery, knitwear, woodwork, photography and other craftwork created by local artists and craftspeople.

Located in the heart of Truro city centre, The Royal Cornwall Museum is a warren of historical artefacts and stunning contemporary artwork. With permanent Ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian exhibitions along with temporary ceramic displays from the V&A and a world renowned mineral collection, this museum is a stunning asset to Cornwall’s unusual relationship with the wider world.

Open Monday – Saturday 10am – 4.45pm. Last admission 4pm Admission prices apply.

The Royal Cornwall Museum, River Street, Truro TR1 2SJ T: 01872 272205 www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk Above: a Shabti Figure from the Ancient Egyption exhibition

at a glance Lamorna’s Art History Hidden away amongst miles of distinctive coastline and overlooking a cerulean sea resides a small gem of Cornish art culture.

Here we take a look at the long and illustrious impression Lamorna Cove has had on artists throughout the ages, and the people that were inspired by this stunning landscape.

Over the last century, Lamorna Cove has been home to novelists, potters, and some of Britain’s most well-known artists in British Modernism.

Previously known for its mining ecnomoy, Lamorna initially became popular as an artistic hotpost with the already prestigious Newlyn Art Colony around the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

An atmospheric coastline consisting of a sheltered cove, flanked by grand cliffs at the end of a fairytale-like wooded valley, it was no surprise Lamorna quickly became a focus for art, filled with memorable and influential figures that would thrive from

this dramatic setting for years to come, with one of its most famous admirers and residents being Samuel John ‘Lamorna’ Birch.

Born in 1869, ‘Lamorna’ Birch began his life in Ergemont, Cheshire and first visited west Cornwall during the 1880s as a young man.

During this first visit he instantly fell in love, visiting the Penzance district frequently from 1889, settling in St Buryan in 1897 and eventually in Lamorna in 1902.

It was during this period of his life, Lamorna Birch, created some of his most distinguished and important works of art.

To begin with, Lamorna Birch

Images supplied by Penlee House Gallery and Museum Top: Lamorna Birch, January Middle: Lamorna Birch, The Orchard Bottom: Lamorna Birch, In Our Old World Valley

“Lamorna quickly became an artistic haven, filled with memorable and influential figures ”

was part of the Newlyn Art Colony, but his attraction to the cove encouraged him to start his own colony based directly in Lamorna, where it quickly gained a reputation, acquiring notable members such as Harold and Laura Knight, Alfred Munnings, Frank Gascoigne Heath and Stanley Gardiner.

Such was Samuel John’s love for the cove, he adopted the soubriquet ‘Lamorna’, an idea suggested to him by none other than Stanhope Forbes, a founding father of the Newlyn Art Colony. This was also done to distinguish himself from Lionel Birch, another wellknown artist around the time.

Birch was a largely self-taught

artist, apart from a brief period in 1895 when he studied at the ‘Atelier Colarossi’ in Paris.

In 1926, Birch was elected as an Associate of the Royal Academy and was made a full Royal Academician eight years later in 1934, showing over two hundred paintings there.

He died in his home at Lamorna on 7th January 1955, his long and illustrious career lives on in over 200 works of art, most of which are exhibited at the Royal Academy and in galleries across Britain such as Penlee House and Derby Art Gallery.

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