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FROM PORTSCATHO TO YOUR HOME – THE ARTISTS OF NEW GALLERY GO ONLINE As a leading gallery for some of the biggest names in contemporary art in the county and beyond, the New Gallery in Portscatho has been working hard with its collection of resident and exhibition artists to bring their work into the homes of enthusiasts and regular visitors, virtually, with two of their artists having launched websites of their own to display and showcase their works. Mixed media artist Andrea Insoll works from her studio on the Roseland Peninsula, and channels the important of environmental conservation and the threat of plastic pollution into her provoking pieces. Her new website, launched recently, details the concepts, installations and methods behind Andrea’s distinctive works. Soon to be released is also the brand-new website for fellow New Gallery artist, Nina Packer, whose rich colour palette, oil painting and mark making have made her a swift favourite amongst the New Gallery regulars who typically visit year on year. Nina’s paintings are now available to be viewed from the comforts of homes worldwide. l For works by Nina Packer – www.ninapacker.co.uk For works by Andrea Insoll – www.andreainsoll.co.uk For more artists of the New Gallery – www.thenewgalleryportscatho.co.uk
COVER ARTIST: GEORGIE HARRISON Our talented cover artist this issue is Georgie Harrison, also known as Gee by the Sea on her website and Instagram platforms. Channelling a desire to slow down and reconnect with nature, Georgie’s works invoke the simple delights of a life by the sea and look to capture Cornwall’s tender beauty in all its natural, rugged forms, from beauty spots to atmospheric underwater wildlife. Working primarily in acrylics, Georgie sells prints and originals of her works whilst also working on commissions and has become known for her delicate and captivating take on seascapes with a clever use of light and colour. To see more of Georgie’s works and to keep up to date with new collections, you can find her at www.geebythesea.co.uk or at georgie@geebythesea.co.uk for more details. For every painting sold, surplus donations go towards the charity, Surfers Against Sewage. l
LEADING WOMEN AT WHITEWATER THIS SUMMER From 1st to 29th June, Whitewater Contemporary continue their Featured Artist series with an exhibition of work by local painter Suki Wapshott, created through the quietude of lockdown and inspired by ‘scapes’ throughout the seasons. With a particular focus on the ocean and the spectacular Padstow estuary, these paintings are defined by emphatic horizon lines, everchanging skies and a palette of dramatic, powerfully uplifting colours. Following Suki’s exhibition, from 1st to 30th July, award-winning ceramicist Hannah Billingham will be on show at Whitewater for the very first time. The collection includes stemmed vases, lidded jars and flared forms, all decorated with Hannah’s iconic dot designs and glazed in a palette of copper blues, ivory tones, and soft black and white, with accents of gold lustre and mother-of-pearl. l Whitewater Gallery, The Parade, Polzeath, PL27 6SR. For further information and to take a virtual tour of current gallery exhibitions, see whitewatergallery.co.uk. n 46 |
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| Volume 2 Issue 66 | June - July 2021
