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SPRING ISSUE 15 2021

CREATIVE & CULTURAL LIVING

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SPRING ISSUE 15 2021

Hello and welcome to the Spring Art Guide 2021. This year, we welcome spring with a buzz of both relief and excitement as we can once again venture out and visit some of our best and most beloved artistic hubs. After the long and dark winter, this season of rebirth rings truer than ever as new artworks and craftwork swiftly fill Cornwall’s many galleries and creative outlets. Works that are both reflective of time and place, a renewed sense of appreciation for our county’s creativity, especially in times of adversity, and magnificent natural scenery has made for some spectacular creations, plenty of which you can find within this free guide. Here, a broad range of galleries offer a wide variety of work from some of Cornwall’s leading contemporary artists and makers both emerging and established, alongside a selection of historic galleries that house leading names in Cornwall and Britain’s art history. Plan art trails, exhibition dates and cultural activities and experience the most of Cornwall’s creative communities this spring. Oll an Gwella, (All the best)

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Front Cover: Take Off, Gemma Lessinger. Original painting sold but limited edition prints available via www.gemmalessinger.com

14 Illustrated Living 15 St Ives Society of Artists 16 Sharon McSwiney 17 Yew Tree Gallery 18 Roundhouse & Capstan Gallery 19 The Jackson Foundation 20 John Berryman 21 Lucie Sivicka 22 Newlyn Art Gallery 23 Mirva Gallery 24 Penlee House 25 Lighthouse Gallery 26 Circa 21 27 Redwing Gallery 28 Julia Mills 29 Summerhouse Gallery 30 Cowhouse Gallery 31 Andrew Giddens 32 Customs House Gallery 33 Coast Colour Canvas 34 Tara Leaver 35 Lizard Art

TOUR GALLERIES 01 Castle Bude 02 Zebediah’s Art & Craft Collective 03 Whitewater Contemporary 04 Art at the Beach 05 Gemma Lessinger 06 Celia Creeper 07 Debbie Stovell 08 The Lane Gallery 09 Martin John Fowler 10 Trudie Moore 11 Susy Ward 12 Lovegood’s Art & Glass 13 Emily Nixon

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NORTH CORNWALL The westerly storms of the wild Atlantic and pounding surf have carved and moulded the dramatic cliffs of North Cornwall, making it a spectacular region to explore. With wide stretches of farm and moorland, here the long drives throughout the winding roads from Padstow to Tintagel or Bodmin to Bude offer a lot more than just memorable scenery, with artistic hubs scattered in creative clusters across various towns and villages, from galleries to heritage sites. Find the inspirations behind historic creative figures, from Thomas Hardy’s love of Boscastle where he met his first wife, to former Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman’s resting place at St Enodoc church near Rock. At every corner and sleepy nook, North Cornwall offers a tapestry of art and history that has spanned centuries and continues to inspire and welcome new talent.

CASTLE BUDE Overlooking the stunning Summerleaze beach in Bude, the light and airy galleries at The Castle host a regularly changing exhibition programme showcasing the talents of local West Country artists, crafts people and community groups. The Willoughby Gallery is building a reputation for quality exhibitions that are both inspirational and enjoyable. Situated within the Grade II listed Castle is Café Limelight, serving drinks, light lunches and cakes daily throughout the year. The Café enjoys panoramic views from the conservatory room towards Bude Canal, the harbour and right out to the Atlantic Ocean.

For more information, visit www. thecastlebude.co.uk or check out our Facebook page for regular updates. Open 10-5pm, free admission The Castle, Bude Cornwall EX23 8LG T: 01288 357300

EXPERIENCE

CARDINHAM WOODS Located near Bodmin, Cardinham woods is one of the largest and most notable areas of forest land in Cornwall. Covering roughly 650 acres, the woods are boast a rich array of oak, beech, hazel, birch and holly trees all interspersed with large, managed areas of larch, spruce and fir trees. The size and scale of the forest means that it is a frequent escape in north Cornwall from the hustle and bustle of busy coastal life for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and dog owners. Several streams lead to the impressive river, Cardinham Water and hidden amongst the grounds are remnants of ruins and eras long gone, from ancient chapels to tucked away bridges. Managed by Forestry England, a range of walking trails offer a variety of difficulties suitable for all ages, with fantastic views plenty of markers to keep visitors on track. An enchanting spot to recharge and relax amongst the beauty of nature, visitors can also stop off at Woods Café for a delicious lunch set amongst the trees.

ZEBEDIAH’S ART AND CRAFT COLLECTIVE Zebediah’s Art and Craft Collective at 5 Church Street has now been running successfully nearly four years and has become an attractive addition to the town. We house a broad selection of local artists and makers. T: 01566 249305 E zebediahsart@gmail.com W: zebediahs.wixsite.com/art-and-craft Zebediahs5

Top: Penny O’Connor, Textile Artist. Roger Pyke, Dunheved Art Mixed Media.

WHITEWATER CONTEMPORARY This April saw the official launch of Whitewater Contemporary, the new and progressive big sister to Whitewater Gallery, Polzeath. The gallery’s beautiful ‘white cube’ space offers a mix of collections by artists from Cornwall and across the UK, including large scale paintings, exceptional studio ceramics, and objects from the cutting edge of contemporary applied art. Equally cutting edge is the gallery’s Virtual 3D Tour, which allows buyers to explore the exhibition space online. The gallery also presents monthly Featured Artist exhibitions, this year including painters Luke Knight, Simeon Stafford, Suki Wapshott, Caroline Cleave and Virginia Ray, as well as ceramicists Hannah Billingham, Rachael Osborne and Hugh West, who presents a landmark

exhibition celebrating his 50th year in ceramics this September. Open daily 10am to 5.30pm. Whitewater Contemporary, The Parade, Polzeath, PL27 6SR W: www.whitewatercontemporary.co.uk E: art@whitewatercontemporary.co.uk T: 01208 869301 Below: Rock, Simeon Stafford Right: Hannah Billingham ceramics

ART AT THE BEACH

EXPERIENCE

THE SCARLETT SPA From May 17th Escape for a day of ultra-stylish tranquillity atop a dramatic stretch of Cornish coastline at The Scarlet Hotel in Mawgan Porth. This adults-only, luxury hotel has one of Cornwall’s premier spa experiences, which visitors and guests can book into to enjoy. An All-Day Spa option allows for a fully immersive relaxation experience, with use of the Scarlet Spa’s sauna, steam room, indoor pool and natural outdoor pool, with choice of a main treatment from a clifftop hot tub session to an attuned massage. Discover their range of options and spend the day with friends, family and loved ones indulging in self-care sanctuary. MyCornwall’s Recommended Experience: Spend Time Together Share with a friend, family member or partner. A Scarlet Spa Day option for two, this intimate experience offers the choice of a shared hammam or rhassoul heat treatment, a clifftop hot tub session, use of the Scarlet spa facilities and a Spa lunch at the Scarlet Restaurant. Price: £185 per pair. www.scarlethotel.co.uk/spa/day-spa

‘Art at The Beach’, Mawgan Porth is a beautiful little gallery with a wide array of artworks in various mediums and styles including artworks by locals and students, with commissions available. Art Lessons Fun, highly informative lessons in sketch, perspective and paint are available for all ages and abilities, enabling even novice students to produce fantastic artworks within hours. Teambuilding, inset training days , art events and Zoom lessons are also available. Where better to learn to paint and draw than such a beautiful beach? Check out our amazing reviews on TripAdvisor: Art at the Beach. Compliant with Covid advice. T: 07818 838 524 W: www.artatthebeach.co.uk

GEMMA LESSINGER With the stunning Cornish coast on Gemma’s studio doorstep, she paints to try to convey the sheer beauty of the beaches of Cornwall. She is mesmerised by the immense power of the waves and the colours that appear in the deep waters, painting so that people can feel the sea spray on their skin and the sand between their toes. Her pieces are characterised by their myriad of colours and textured movements capturing aerial views of the Cornish shoreline. Texture is her signature, using sea salt and sand in acrylic paint to build depth and movement to

iconic wave breaks and beach locations. Gemma has collections available to view in St Mawes Gallery and various hotels across Cornwall. Gemma is also the founder of the Cornish female artist collective Hyli Creatives – a group of women with a shared love for the ocean and the county. Follow them on Instagram to keep up to date with their journey @hylicreatives. W: www.gemmalessinger.com T: 07762 307941 E: gemmalessingerart@gmail.com Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest: @gemmalessingerart

DEBBIE STOVELL Debbie Stovell invites you to her relaxed spacious, airy studio on the way to Portreath Beach and its’ stunning Cliffs. Consisting of two large rooms, her dramatic Oil Paintings of the Coast and Land, along with her floral Eden Series, and portraits, will feast the eye and feed the soul. Come and chat to her while she paints or quietly enjoy the exhibition, prints and cards. Prices to suit all purses. Please phone or check website and Facebook for weekly updates of opening times before visiting. Appointments can be arranged. Commissions welcome.

CELIA CREEPER THE LOFT STUDIO Celia can be found most days painting in her studio gallery, which is through the courtyard of Churchtown Arts in St. Agnes, and is open all year round. Her art is influenced by her love of the Cornish landscape, harbours and coves. She paints in a variety of mediums and styles - large, bright, bold canvases in oils, together with more traditional, delicate watercolours. From these a selection of prints and cards are available. She also creates an ever increasing collection of affordable poster art and lino prints, printed in an array of colours, on a variety of handmade papers. A selection of locally made wood turned artefacts also compliment this well stocked gallery. A picture framing service is also available from The Loft Studio.

Opening Times: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 10 - 5 Customer numbers will be limited, due to the current restrictions. If you would like a virtual tour of the gallery or would prefer to visit and have the studio/gallery for a private viewing please phone 01872 857198 to make an appointment. The Loft Studio, Churchtown Arts 5 Churchtown, St. Agnes, TR5 0QW T 07531439409 / 01872 857198 W: www.celiacreeper.co.uk

Unit 6, Jacquemand Industrial Estate, New Portreath Road Bridge Redruth TR16 4QL Wheelchair access, parking. T. 07484052177 W: debbiestovellart.com Debbie Stovell Art #debbiestovellart

THE LANE GALLERY A friendly welcome awaits you at The Lane Gallery Cooperative. A hidden gem situated in the heart of Truro, in Cathedral Lane, which runs between the Cathedral and Boscawen Street. One of several independent shops along Cathedral Lane, tucked away, its entrance is through The Scent Store and up the stairs, where a plethora of treasures awaits. A group of local artists and crafters producing original paintings, photographs, wood turning, jewellery, textiles, ceramics and glass, cards and prints. T: 01872 263663 E: the lane gallery@outlook.com W: www.the lanegallerytruro.co.uk TheLaneGallery @thelanegallery

MARTIN JOHN FOWLER ART An artist travelling and capturing Cornwall’s wild and bustling coastal areas, Martin John Fowler can typically be found immersing himself in the elements to capture his works. Born and brought up in the mining towns of South Yorkshire, Martin has spent much of his time in Cornwall whenever possible over the past twenty years and as a result, his rich and vivid pieces have seen him gain significant recognition amongst Cornwall’s artistic communities. Having studied Painting and Printmaking at Sheffield College as well as completing a BA(Hons) in Fine Art, Martin has exhibited works nationally and internationally in solo and mixed exhibitions. His bold colour palette and fluid style of painting depict a strong sense of movement and liveliness in his subjects, from windy rugged landscapes

to busy harbours docked with fishing vessels. His collection, The Prevailing Sense of Change, is an ongoing project to capture the change in working ports from personal childhood memories to present day scenes. You can find Martin John Fowler’s work in the following Cornish galleries: Artworld, Falmouth; Bluebramble Gallery St Ives; Tyler gallery Mousehole Discover more online at www.martinjohnfowler.com

NEW FINDS MARIA FLOYD Landscape artist Maria Floyd studied at both Goldsmiths College London and the Chelsea College of Art and Design. She lives and works in both Cornwall and Devon, using her extraordinary skill with mark, colour and composition to make ‘plein air’ paintings and drawings that capture the raw, high energy beauty of coast and moorland. Her work is for collectors who appreciate the spectacular beauty of Cornwall in all weathers, from the soft lull of springtime, to the violent sweep of winter skies, beating down upon a bleak and beautiful ocean. www.mariafloydart.com

STEVIE MCCRINDLE Newlyn born artist Stevie McCrindle is a proponent of the Japanese art of Gyotaku, or ‘fish printing’, which was a way for 19th-century fishermen to make impressions of their catch using rice paper and edible inks. Her contemporary twist on this ancient art involves painting directly onto her subject, taking a print from it, and then embellishing each beautiful image. Her work celebrates Newlyn’s fishing heritage, and the precious sea life around Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, and might be the only art form in which the subject of each portrait is promptly eaten. www.seamoorcornwall.co.uk By Mercedes Smith Fine Art Communications www.fineartcommunications.co.uk

HISTORY

PETER LANYON 8th February 1918 – 31 August 1964 Post-war Britain was a revolutionary period for art, emerging artists were interpreting their surrounding influences in a new, bold and experimental approach. One of the era’s most important figures is arguably George Peter Lanyon. A true original, Lanyon was born in S Ives and is today regarded as one of the leading figures in modernism of that time, as he sought to combine abstract values with his unique ideas on landscape and figurative work. During 1936-37, Lanyon attended Penzance School of Art and in 1939 he met established artists Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth and Nuam Gabo, where he received private art tuition from Nicholson. A member of the Newlyn Society of Artists, and a founding member of the Penwith Society of Arts (1949), Lanyon championed many starting artistic groups. In the late 1950s, keen to get a better understanding of landscape, Lanyon began to train as a glider pilot in order to get an aerial perspective of his subject matters. Sadly, in 1964, Lanyon was involved during a gliding accident and died as a result of his injuries, he was buried in St. Uny’s Church, Lelant. A selection of Lanyon’s works can be viewed at Tate St Ives.

TRUDIE MOORE Trudie Moore’s contemporary abstract paintings explore the tension created by control and restraint and contrast that with freedom in the painting process. Her current paintings have luminous fields of colour, transparencies and opacities that act as both a visual and an actual layer over one another, and which are layers upon the surface layer of the canvas. She works in clean, bright colours and fluorescents which allow her to achieve a fresh and pure lightness which lifts the viewer. She has fine art paintings and prints for sale, offers

commissions for your home or business and undertakes collaboration projects. Krowji, Redruth T: 07890 386554 E: trudie@trudiemoore.co.uk W: www.trudiemoore.co.uk TrudieMooreAbstractPaintings trudie_moore_artist Top image: Elliot White Photography

12 LOVEGOODS ART & GLASS GALLERY Lovegoods Art & Glass Gallery is a small family run gallery in the center of the mining town of Camborne. They promote established and new artists specialising in paintings, fused and blown glass. For a relaxed chat and to view the art work, feel free to visit glass artist Lesley Clarke and Jo between 10-4pm Mon - Sat.

SUSY WARD CERAMICS Studio pottery workshops. The options available are varied and exciting. Wheel throwing, hand building, slip casting and of course tile making. Above a pair of stoneware moon jars and a large stoneware bowl. Taster sessions are a good way to spend a half day whilst a block of 20 hours can be taken over 7 days or spread over several weeks. “I welcome visitors and am always happy to discuss upcoming events, commissions or my passion for glazes”

G10 Percy Williams Building, Krowji, West Park, Redruth, Cornwall TR15 3AJ T: 07855102598 E: susywardg10@yahoo.com

Lovegoods Art & Glass Gallery 65 Trelowarren Street, Camborne Cornwall, TR148AL T: 01209 697160 W: www.lovegoodsgallery.com E: Elsalovegoods@gmail.com Lovegoods Lovegoods_Art_Glass_Gallery

EMILY NIXON Fine jewellery with a sea worn character. “I have a playful approach to creativity, using my hands to mould, twist and manipulate shapes which are individually cast and then meticulously finished in the studio.” Bespoke & everyday fine handcrafted jewellery.

Visits by appointment: Mon-Fri 10am-2pm White’s Warehouse, Foundry Square Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4HH T: 01736 887599 E: emily@emilynixon.com W: www.emilynixon.com

ST IVES SOCIETY OF ARTISTS

ILLUSTRATED LIVING Illustrated Living is an artisan contemporary craft shop situated in the coastal town of St Ives. A must-visit destination for handcrafted wooden lighting, unique ceramics, gorgeous textiles and semi-precious jewellery. Inside you will find a warm welcome, vinyl records playing on a vintage turntable and a carefully curated mix of original paintings alongside prints and gifts.

The beautiful and imposing Mariners Church, which is just a stone’s throw from the harbour and towering over the Sloop car park, has been the home of the St Ives Society of Artists since 1942. This impressive building houses two galleries: The Crypt and The Mariners, which is currently showing the Members’ work paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewellery, cards and a fine selection of original unframed work. During May and June the Crypt Gallery will host shows from Shelley Thornton, Ashley Hanson, Jack Davis and Laura Menzies. See website for further details. Open 10am – 5.30pm Monday to Saturday & 2pm-5pm on Sundays

Illustrated Living St Ives 2 Fish Street, St Ives Cornwall, TR26 1LT T: 01736 795935 W: www.illustratedlivingstives.co.uk

Norway Square, St Ives, TR26 1NA T: 01736 795582 W: www.stisa.co.uk

SHARON MCSWINEY The bright new gallery is located on Island Square and was previously Ponckles Cat Gallery in St Ives. Showcasing their handcrafted jewellery, metalwork and paintings inspired by nature and the sea. Metal sea creatures, sterling silver limpet jewellery collections developed from actual shells and bespoke seaweed metalwork inspired by

local beachcombing. Wall art with decorative etched leaves and birds in copper and brass. Textured and patinated metalwork creations. Carefully selected ceramics, textiles and sculptures are also on display. For current opening hours please visit the website or give them a call.

Sharon McSwiney, Gallery on the Square, Island Square St Ives TR26 1NX T: 01736 448293 W: www.sharonmcswiney.co.uk

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YEW TREE GALLERY Fresh with the promise of Spring, paintings by SALLY HOLMAN open the season at YEW TREE GALLERY. Delicate mixed media still lifes of early flowers , vibrant oils of sun-filled interiors, brooding studies of Penwith moors and light-filled collages of Tuscan landscapes all form a fitting backdrop to JUDITH ROWE’s slipware ceramics. Small clay sculptures of song birds and sea birds by REECE INGRAM echo the distinctive style of his outdoor work. NIGEL LAMBERT’s bold, painterly domestic ware, SUTTON TAYLOR’s lustrous bowls, precious jewellery by GUY ROYLE and bead necklaces by RITA SERES all add to the wealth of new work available via the website. When there is more certainty about safety from Covid, the gallery will open to visitors.

Yew Tree Gallery Keigwin, near Morvah & Pendeen, TR19 7TS T: 01736 786425 E. gilly@yewtreegallery.com W: www.yewtreegallery.com By appointment until further notice

Images: Top: Still Life with Magnolia - oil - Sally Holman Middle: Snipe - clay - Reece Ingram. Right: Tall candlesticks - slipware - Judith Rowe

HISTORY ROSE HILTON 15th August 1931 – 20th March 2019 Renowned for her entrancing use of colour and light to move delicately between the boundaries of abstract and figure painting, Rose Hilton was a leading artist based in West Cornwall, whose career spanned over six decades. A figurehead in Cornwall’s pioneering contemporary scene, Hilton’s work was influenced by artists such as Matisse and Bonnard. Born in Kent, she attended the Royal College of Art in London, where she won awards for her life drawing as well as an Abbey Minor scholarship to Rome. When she married in the late 1950s, her husband at the time, abstract artist Roger Hilton, discouraged her from pursuing art for many years, however noticing her unyielding desire to paint and create, accepted that there were inevitably two artists in their small family. In 1975, Roger died, and Rose swiftly returned to pursuing her art full time. Her bold and beautifully feminine works saw her become one of Cornwall’s most beloved and respected woman artists. A forthcoming exhibition of Rose Hilton’s work is due to take place at Messum’s, London, a gallery she has exhibited at regularly since 1989, from 23rd June – 16th July 2021.

DISCOVER CHYSAUSTER ANCIENT VILLAGE The ruins of an Iron Age settlements believed to be originally occupied some 2,000 years ago, Chysauster Village is one of the finest examples of a settlement from this period in the country. Made up of stone-walled homesteads distinctively unique to the Land’s End peninsula and the Isles of Scilly, Chysauster has been a key figure in archaeological investigations for many years. Originally, the people of the village were farmers, and research into this has discovered evidence of livestock and crop keeping in the surrounding fields. Set on a hillside, the village offers stunning views across the wild reaches of West Penwith and visitors today can wander the village and see the remains. Dogs on leads are welcome. Chysauster hopes to open in Summer 2021.

ROUNDHOUSE & CAPSTAN GALLERY As one of the most iconic buildings in West Cornwall, with its feet almost in the ocean, this unique circular gallery has become a magnet for some of the finest 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, Jack Davis, Jill Eisele, Jan Phethean, John Piper, Mark Poprawski, Michael Praed and more. In addition, we have sculpture and ceramics by Colin Caffell, Ken Gill, Rebecca Harvey, Lincoln Kirby-Bell and Philip Wakeham. If that wasn’t enough, there is also a fantastic selection of jewellery, knitwear, photography and other craftwork by artists working in Cornwall. Open daily 10.30am – 5pm Easter until late October. Limited opening during the winter months. Please phone the gallery before making a long journey.

The Roundhouse and Capstan Gallery, Sennen Cove TR19 7DF T: 01736 871859 E: roundhouse.gallery@btconnect.com W: www.round-house.co.uk @Capstangallery @roundhouse.gallery

THE JACKSON FOUNDATION The Jackson Foundation is a unique, ambitious and awardwinning art-space celebrating the arts and the natural world. Housed within a massive ex-industrial building in the thriving former mining town of St Just-in-Penwith, the Foundation was set up by leading contemporary artist Kurt Jackson and his wife Caroline to host an annual programme of contemporary exhibitions working in partnership with environmental

and non profit organisations. Expect an eclectic range of artistic expression spanning painting, poetry, photography, sculpture, installation and film spread throughout the four gallery spaces. 2021 Calendar: Exhibitions over this period include Kurt Jackson’s Wheat: From Plough to Plate and The Burn: A Scottish Millstream and Robin Hanbury-Tenison’s photographic exhibition Echoes of a Vanished World.

Open Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10am to 5pm. Until August 14th. (Dates are subject to change, to avoid disappointment, please check website before visiting.) Free Admission. T: 01736 787638. W:www.jacksonfoundationgallery.com jacksonfoundation @jacksonfgallery @jacksonfgallery

BERRYMAN STUDIO & GALLERY

LUCIE SIVICKA

Situated in the centre of Penzance, at the top of Causewayhead, the 1887 granite building has recently been converted into an iconic open artspace where his work is created and shown. Paintings are figurative and colourful, and have been inspired by visits to Ireland, Shetland, Canada and Mexico as well as Cornwall and world events. Microscopic life has also stimulated his work. John lives on site and is always available for access and discussion. T 01736 449642 E: johnberryman18540@gmail.com

Lucie Sivicka is a Czech potter, with 20 years experience, living in Penzance and has a studio in Newlyn. Lucie fell in love with the Cornish coast and its communities. Her pottery is constantly inspired by the strong community of outdoor swimmers seen across the Penzance and Newlyn coastline. She loves illustrating little stories which make her customers smile. Lucie’s pots are mostly different styles of mugs with illustrations of swimmers,wind chimes with swimmers, different shapes of vases and also her very popular whale designs with lovely turquoise and navy glazes.

T: 07415 609224 E: ceramicglasslucie@gmail.com ceramicglasslucie Ceramic,stained glass Lucie Sivicka

NEWLYN ART GALLERY & THE EXCHANGE Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange reopens from 19 May with a packed programme. Seaside: Photographed will be showing across both its venues; this major exhibition looks at the relationship between photography and the British seaside from the 1850s to the present. The magical Palace of Culture returns from 14 June - but this time in the shape of a virtual Palace using the latest computergenerated imagery. You can participate in any one of the 11, artist-led workshops designed to stimulate both body and mind. There are also exhibitions of new works for sale by Kerry Harding in The Picture Room at Newlyn Art Gallery, and ceramics by Jode Pankhurst in The Engine Room at The Exchange. A programme of events includes a monthly series of Workshop

Walks, each one led by a different artist and explores a creative technique in the context of going for a walk. There are Summer Art Classes for older children in the garden at Newlyn Art Gallery and sensory activity packs for U5s. Left: New ceramics by Jode Pankhurst. Right: New painting by Kerry Harding. Lower: Seaside: Photographed, Down to the Beach, 1959. Photographer Raymond C Lawson (Loaned by Nicholas D Corde).

Open 10-5pm, Wed- Sat (book in advance or walk-in) and 12-4pm on Tuesdays for Quiet Time visits (book in advance only). Admission: £4.50 (incl Gift Aid donation) for a seven-day pass to both venues, free entry for U18s, Supporters, and Patrons. Social distancing measures will be in place. Newlyn Art Gallery, New Road, Newlyn, Penzance, TR18 5PZ. The Exchange, Princes Street, Penzance, TR18 2NL. W: www.newlynartgallery.co.uk T: 01736 363715

PENLEE HOUSE MIRVA GALLERY Mirva Collective host work from an eclectic mix of artists and makers from West Cornwall and beyond. Visit us to see work from over 40 local makers and artists. 6 Causewayhead, Penzance W: www.mirvagallery.co.uk T: 07887 390779

Laura Knight: A Celebration A major new exhibition at Penlee House Gallery & Museum in Penzance will celebrate the career of one of Britain’s best-loved artists. Dame Laura Knight’s career spanned nearly eighty years. Featuring early paintings and drawings and her colourful Cornish landscapes; highlyaccomplished wartime commissions and her deeply personal and captivating portraits of ballet dancers and circus performers, the exhibition draws together around 60 stunning works by this exceptional artist. The exhibition has been made possible with support from the Weston Loan Programme, Penzance Council and the Friends of Penlee House.

Penlee House Gallery & Museum Morrab Road Penzance TR18 4HE W: www.penleehouse.org.uk E: info@penleehouse.org.uk T: 01736 363625 Laura Knight (1877 – 1970) Allez Oop! aka The Finishing Horse aka Bareback Riders, 1954 Oil on canvas Private Collection © Reproduced with permission of The Estate of Dame Laura Knight DBE RA 2021. All Rights Reserved / Bridgeman Images.

LIGHTHOUSE GALLERY Lighthouse Gallery in Penzance’s pedestrian shopping street offers a bright fresh space to enjoy the work of the finest contemporary artists, alongside handmade jewellery, ceramics, sculpture and quirky automata. The gallery has fabulous new paintings by Amanda Hoskin, Kirsten Elswood and Garry Pereira. First opened in the spring of 2003 Lighthouse is now firmly established amongst the most respected galleries in Cornwall. For events and Art Fairs throughout the year please go to their website by visiting www. lighthouse-gallery.com where

you can also subscribe to their mailing list and keep in touch with exhibitions and offers. Images from top left: Ceramics by Emily Doran, Causeway by Kirsten Elswood, Summer colours, Mounts Bay by Amanda Hoskin, Standing

bronze resin sculpture by Sophie Howard. 53, Causewayhead, Penzance TR18 2SS T: 01736 350555 W: www.lighthouse-gallery.com

REDWING GALLERY CIRCA 21

Upstairs at Circa 21, within Beautiful Room II, find prints inspired by Humble Cottage owner Pete Shields and his late wife, Keri Valentine’s life in Cornwall. Complimenting this range, is Lincoln Kirby-Bell’s zingy pottery. During Penzance Art Festival 4-20 June, pop up to the top floor studio of artist Sophie Dennett, whose work draws attention to the tension of rural life in Cornwall.

CIRCA 21 21 Market Jew Street Penzance, Cornwall TR18 2HR Open 10am-4pm (closed Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays) circa21 W: www.circa21.co.uk

Not-for-Profit gallery, venue and café Redwing has two large galleries with changing exhibitions and resident artist studios. Space for creative workshops and events. Exhibiting and resident artists: Peter Fox, Huw Marshall, Annie Markovich, Kerry Tomlins, Juan Casas, and others. Exhibition with a difference! May & June – exploring and creating living soils. Projected in large, we can watch nature’s dance, bringing awareness to vital smaller universes, supporting the regeneration of our neglected soils. June: Open printmaking exhibition. Orna Schneerson, exhibiting in July. Redwing Gallery, 36A Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2HT W: www.redwinggallery.co.uk E: admin@redwinggallery.co.uk T: 01736 448402

Opening Times: Mon - Sat 10:30 – 4:30 pm

JULIA MILLS Julia has been making her glass creations for the past twenty years. She is currently sharing a large studio space with two painters

in Penzance. Julia creates window and door panels working closely with her clients, making unique one-off designs.

M: 07875279751 E: juliamillsgallery@gmail.com W: www.juliamillsgallery.co.uk

SUMMERHOUSE GALLERY Opening the Summerhouse Gallery’s tenth anniversary year is ‘Stepping into Spring’, a bright uplifting mixed exhibition, featuring new works by some of Cornwall’s most talented artists including Kit Johns, Imogen Bone, Lizzie Black, Michael Praed and introducing Rosemary Trestini. The Summerhouse’s warm, welcoming ethos and passion for the art that it showcases

burns brighter than ever and will celebrate its tenth year with a summer exhibition entitled “Ten” opening in June - a must see this season. As always, the gallery looks forward to welcoming visitors back into its safe and light filled space, filled with warmth, optimism and joy. Open Wednesday to Sunday 10.30am - 5.30pm

The Summerhouse Gallery Market Place, Marazion TR17 0AR W: www.summerhousegallery.co.uk

EXPERIENCE PRUSSIA COVE Just near Perranuthnoe along the A394 towards Praa Sands lies one of Cornwall’s most notorious, but beautiful coves. Whilst picturesquely pretty, Prussia Cove is perhaps best known for its history as a smuggling hotspot. The collective name for four small coves, Piskies Cove, Bessy’s Cove, King’s Cove and Coules Cove, the Prussia name arose to fame during the 18th Century, when infamous Cornish smuggler John Carter, known to modern folklore as ‘The King of Prussia’, used the site to run his operations alongside his brothers, Harry and Charles. Regarded as the most successful smuggler of the Penzance region, Carter ran his prosperous dealings from 1777 until 1807, when he mysteriously disappeared. Today, the coves have retired from their roles as a smuggler’s sanctuary and instead offer glorious coastal views across Mounts Bay.

COWHOUSE GALLERY The Cowhouse Gallery is run by a group of local artists and craftspeople. This independence allows them to offer a wide range of original arts and crafts at very affordable prices. Painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, ceramics, glass, jewellery, textiles, woodturning and leatherwork are all beautifully displayed in this bright light art space. A stroll away is Perranuthnoe Cove and breath taking coastal walks looking towards St Michael’s Mount in one direction and to Prussia Cove the other.

Lynfield Craft Centre, Perranuthnoe, TR20 9NA W: www.cowhousegallery.co.uk T: 01736 710538 Open daily 10-5pm

ANDREW GIDDENS Andrew Giddens is one of Cornwall’s most recognised figurative landscape painters, and this spring he will be exhibiting a new collection of work inspired by the power and majesty of the sea. These large scale, oil on canvas works draw on the stunning scenery in and around Perranuthnoe Beach, Mounts Bay, and the breadth of Cornwall’s beautiful south coast

where the artist lives and works. Available exclusively from his studio gallery at Lynfield Craft Centre in the pretty village of Perranuthnoe, these works will be of note to collectors of contemporary Cornish landscape painting, and those who share Giddens’ love of Cornwall’s unique coastal landscape and its everchanging atmospheres.

Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 3pm. Cornish Art Gallery, Lynfield Craft Centre, Perran Lane, Perranuthnoe, Cornwall, TR20 9NE

Tel: 01736 448411 andrewgiddensart andrewgiddensart W: www.cornish-art.co.uk

CUSTOMS HOUSE GALLERY Located mere steps from the harbour front of picturesque Porthleven, the Customs House Gallery has held a prominent place in the South Cornwall art scene for over twenty years, adapting with ever changing and diverse works for which it has gained an impressive reputation. Local and nationally renowned artists and makers make up an eclectic range, whilst select focus exhibitions run throughout the year, championing leading contemporary Cornish art from both established and emerging creatives. As part of the Own Art scheme, the gallery offers an interest free payment plan to spread the cost of original artworks, as well as an on-site bespoke framing service.

Discover their extensive collection on their website, where you can also calculate Own Art finance payments, and keep up to date with the latest goings on via newsletter and social media. Clockwise from left: Late Summer Heat, Heather Howe; Springtime Feast, Phil Ward; Walk to Pendower, Andrew Jago; This is Our Moon, Maggie O’Brien; Bright Afternoon Wheal Coates, Andrew Barroman. Open daily from 10.30am - 5pm The Customs House Gallery, Harbourside, Porthleven, TR13 9JD T: 01326 569365 E: hello@thecustomshousegallery.co.uk W: www.cornwall-art.co.uk

COAST COLOUR CANVAS GALLERY Located in this beautiful rural part of the Lizard peninsula, Coast Colour Canvas was launched in 2019 in Roskilly’s original ice-cream parlour. The gallery was established by Jenny Field, Fiona Foster and Janet Golden – with the aim of showcasing their own work as well as that of other local artists as part of a guest artist programme. The gallery normally features a different guest artist each week alongside the three members of Coast Colour Canvas, showing original paintings, prints and cards at affordable prices. Measures are in place to cope with social distancing requirements and we are now open daily from 11am to 4pm, until the end of October, government Covid regulations permitting.

Please check our Facebook and Instagram pages for updates. Roskilly’s, Tregellast Barton Farm, St Keverne, TR12 6NX. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram; @coastcolourcanvasgallery. Top: The Coast Colour Canvas Gallery at Roskilly’s. Left: Janet Golden, Beach Café, Kennack Sands. Middle right: Jenny Field, Thrift And Choughs, Lizard Point. Right: Fiona Foster, Pink In The Sky, Coverack.

LIZARD ART

A stunning gallery located at the heart of the timeless Trelowarren Estate, run by a co-operative of exciting and diverse professional artists all sharing an enthusiasm for living and working on the Lizard peninsular. Seascapes to abstracts, prints, crafts and cards with various media to suit all tastes. Their new illustrated book ‘Lizard Uncovered’ celebrating the current members work is now for sale at the gallery. Visitors are welcomed by the artists themselves who share their knowledge and passion for their work. Open Wednesday to Sunday 11-3pm.

TARA LEAVER Artist Tara Leaver is happiest near - or preferably in - the water, and can often be found absorbed in the underwater garden beneath the waves near her home in Cornwall. Her paintings on wood panel, paper, and canvas express her sensory experiences of wild swimming and coastal exploring, reflecting a deep love for full body immersion in

the natural world. Her work can be found at Tin Coast Design in Penzance as well as in various locations online, and will be showing at the Byre Gallery this summer. Visit her website for more information and to sign up for Studio Notes. W: www.taraleaverart.com taraleaverart.

Spring exhibition:14th April- 20th June. Summer exhibition: 23rd June-22nd August. Autumn exhibition: 25th August-31st October. Special Winter Exhibition: 3rd-21st November. Trelowarren Estate, Mawgnan -in -Meneage, Cornwall,TR12 6AF T: 01326 221778 E: admin@lizardart.co.uk W: Lizardart.co.uk Lizardart lizardartgallery

FALMOUTH ART GALLERY The award winning Falmouth Art Gallery is family friendly and free. The gallery has a vibrant and ambitious exhibitions programme. It stages thematic shows featuring selected works from the gallery’s collection hung alongside loans from artists, museum collections and private lenders. This means that the three exhibition rooms are constantly changing and there is always something new and exciting to see. The gallery cares for an outstanding collection of over

3000 artworks that includes 19th and 20th century master painting, British Impressionist paintings, the RCPS Tuke Collection, contemporary prints, automata, photography and a children’s illustration archive. A selection of these works will be on display but you can view images of Falmouth’s entire collection on our website. The gallery shop stocks high quality, but affordable, locally crafted products along with cards, postcards, books and prints.

Falmouth Art Gallery, Municipal Buildings, The Moor Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2RT T: 01326 313 863 E: info@falmouthartgallery.com W: www.falmouthartgallery.com Open from 17 May for timed-ticket visits. Access for wheelchairs and pushchairs is by a lift in our side entrance. right of the building. Free Wi-Fi. Dog friendly. Punk Air (2019) by Keith Newstead (1956 -2020) courtesy of Cabaret Mechanical Theatre. Part of ‘Ingenious?’, 11 June – 11 September 2021.

THE POLY The Poly is a live arts and community venue in the heart of bustling Falmouth. With a history dating back to 1833, The Poly hosts galleries, a community pottery, and a makers’ Guild shop for the best in local arts and crafts. This spring and summer, The Poly have a vibrant programme of exhibitions. From 25th May – 5th June, the third year of The Poly’s curated art show,

Spring Open will take place – submissions close on 14th May. From 15th – 26th June, The Poly will be hosting a first retrospective: The Quirky World of Lynette Turner (images featured above). Their Members’ Summer Exhibition has been a Poly staple for years, they’re happy it’s back during 17th August – 4th September after being cancelled in 2020.

The Poly is an Own Art gallery, helping you support local artists and take home memorable and original works. Opening Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10-5pm. The Poly, 24 Church Street, Falmouth, TR11 3EG T: 01326 319461 E: info@thepoly.org W: www.thepoly.org @PolyFalmouth

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LAMORRAN GARDENS Small, but perfectly formed, Lamorran Gardens is tucked away in one of South Cornwall’s most idyllic spots, overlooking St Mawes to St Anthony’s Headland. Protected from the worst of Cornwall’s frostier months and tempestuous seasons, Lamorran is a haven for plants and flowers of subtropical species to flourish. 90 percent of the garden’s four acres are covered with evergreens, including over 200 palm trees originating from 40 different species. Of course, one of Lamorran’s most recognisable features is its picturesque Temple, a pavilion type structure overlooking the ocean, covered by a canopy of trees and plants. Due to the location of the gardens, access can only be reached through a series of small and variously located steps, making it unsuitable for those in wheelchairs or those with limited mobility. However, the top of the gardens offers a beautiful terrace where visitors can enjoy the views with a tea or coffee. The gardens are open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 10am to 4pm until the 30th September. A true utopia that allows visitors a real sense of escapism, Lamorran is certainly a South Cornish gwarden gem worth visiting. www.lamorrangardens.co.uk

THE SQUARE GALLERY The Square Gallery has a reputation for showing original art, lovingly collected and assembled at their home in picturesque St Mawes. Celebrating the differences in each artist’s approach; 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, Jennie Buckingham, Trevor price, Philip Lyons, Dan Cole, Vicki Gillow, Keith Bunt,

Sally Spens, Mark Poprawski, Diane Hadden, Carol O’Toole and Jilly Ballantyne. 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 place. Top: Path to the Sea, Diane Hadden Left: St Anthony’s, Jax Martin-Betts Right: Towan Beach, Dan Cole The Square Gallery, 5 The Arcade, St Mawes, Truro, TR2 5DT T: 01326 270720 W: www.thesquaregallery.co.uk

TRELISSICK GALLERY Cornwall Crafts Association is thrilled to have opened again at Trelissick Gallery on 17th April with a wonderfully vibrant and fresh exhibition. We are also excited to announce that we have opened our ‘Celebrating 125 years of the National Trust’ Exhibition in the 1st floor gallery at Trelissick. This very special collaboration with the National Trust was meant to take place in Trelissick House in 2020, but due to

circumstances we had to close it after only 3 days. Trelissick Gallery Trelissick Gallery, Trelissick, Feock, Truro, Cornwall TR3 6QL Tel: 01872 864514 Daily: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

Email: elinor@cornwallcrafts.co.uk W: www.cornwallcrafts.co.uk cornwallcrafts cornwall_crafts

THE NEW GALLERY PORTSCATHO

The New Gallery is the home of a society of Artists founded in 1984. The name reflects a move to larger premises nearby in 2000. The Gallery is unique in that it is only open three days a week (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) and run by Artists, whilst the studio above is in use on most days of the week and visitors have the opportunity to meet the Artists. These include: Andrea & Chris Insoll, Trevor Felcey, Eric Ward, Daniel Holmes Adams, Ann Long, Lizzie Black, John Birch, Howard Milton, Lynne Cartlidge, Andrew Tozer as well as the late Grace Gardner. We also have a selection of earlier works from both the St Ives and Newlyn Schools. The New Gallery, Portscatho, TR2 5HW T: 01872580719 / 01872580445 M: 07507883335 E: chrisinsoll@gmail.com

STEP INSIDE: THE NEW GALLERY ANDREA INSOLL 3D SUDIO, PORTSCATHO TRASH OR TREASURE Around 10 years ago I began making collages and sculptures from my accumulated ‘treasures’ collected over the last couple of decades from my local beaches in Cornwall. Having brought my flotsam and jetsam home I dry, clean and sort them I really enjoy this part of the process and the excitement of beach combing has never diminished although it is now tempered by horror at the huge volume now arriving on our shores. I then start to assemble my 3D pictures and sculptures. I like to frame my pictures in deep box frames so that they can either be hung on the wall or free standing. In 2019 I collaborated with the Hidden Hut and installed three frame grids, one already filled with my treasure and two empty ready to receive treasure found by visitors to Porthcurnick Beach. This year I am collaborating with Treloan campsite to install a frame grid there. Hopefully not only being able to look at the installations but to also take part, focuses the beachgoers’ minds on the damage being done by plastic waste to our precious marine environment.

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CORNWALL CRAFT ASSOCIATION The Celebration Goes On: Cornwall Crafts Association Commemorates 125 of The National Trust Last year, the Cornwall Crafts Association was invited by The National Trust at Trelissick to take part in their celebrations to honour 125 years of The National Trust. This major exhibition, featuring 40 pieces of spectacular work from the CCA’s members, took place in Trelissick House. The exhibition launched in March 2020, but soon after lockdown and national restrictions, the show has since only been seen by a small number of people as Trelissick House remained closed for the season. Now, it has been announced that once restrictions are eased on this latest lockdown, the CCA’s ‘Celebrating 125 Years of The National Trust’ will be relocated into the upstairs gallery of Trelissick, offering a fantastic opportunity for future visitors and members alike, as the exquisite works created finally get to be appreciated in full. The exhibition features uniquely personal art from the members of the association as they explore the significance of the special and historic places the National Trust cares for. The resulting exhibition is a broad, beautiful array of various mediums, from jewellery, prints and sculptural pieces to textiles, ceramics and metalwork. In the meantime, the talented members of the Cornwall Crafts Association are available on the CCA website, where visitors can browse works and discover more about each member on their own page. www.cornwallcrafts.co.uk Trlissick Gallery Trelissick Feock Cornwall TR3 6QL 01872 864514

EXPERIENCE THE LOST GARDENS OF HELIGAN

painting or photographic print. ‘Sail Loft Emporium’ houses a fine array of antiques, collectables, vintage and retro items. Around 50 cabinets and stalls all under one roof.

200 acres of history, romance and pioneering horticulture had cemented Heligan as one of the county’s leading gardens since its discovery thirty years ago. For decades, Heligan lay overgrown and forgotten, lost to time shortly after the start of World War One. It was only a chance discover of a door in the ruins that revealed the magnitude of what lay beneath the bramble. Since then, the gardens have not only been restored but transformed into an estate brimming with historic and sustainable techniques. Traditional breeds of animal and age-old rural crafts are part of this working estate’s everyday life and ancient pastures sit beside subtropical jungles, productive gardens where seasonal fruit and vegetables grow and pleasure grounds where a floral feast awaits. Open daily, pre-booking is essential for all visitors, including Members and Local Pass Holders.

Please see website for this year’s opening hours

To book your next visit, head to www.heligan.com

THE OLD WORKSHOP The Old Workshop is a wonderful historic building situated next to the main car park at Charlestown near St Austell. Converted from an old gunpowder store, after extensive refurbishment, it houses three very interesting businesses. ‘The Craft Kiln’ is a showcase for Cornish crafts, where you can meet the makers and purchase a unique handmade gift. ‘Cscape Art’ is the gallery and studio of artist, Sarah Blakey, and her photographer husband, Mick. Here you can meet the artist and perhaps invest in an original

The Old Workshop, Charlestown Road, St. Austell,Cornwall, PL25 3NJ T: 01726 66639 E: mail@cscapeart.co.uk W: www.theoldworkshopcharlestown.co.uk Top: Hoisting Sails’, original Chromacolour by Sarah Blakey Left: Pottery Owls by Cove Studio Pottery Right: The Old Workshop, Charlestown

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EBENEZER GALLERY The Ebenezer Gallery, in the main street of Polperro, holds a long summer exhibition from from April to October and occasionally a winter exhibition. This spacious old chapel building exhibits work from members of East Cornwall Society of Artists Ltd, and shows paintings in acrylics, oils, pastels and watercolours plus ceramics, wood turning, jewellery and stained glass from well over 50 artists. Society members run the gallery and are always on duty during exhibitions. In a new venture the gallery now sells work via its website. For up to date information on the exhibition and artists visit www.ebenezergallery.co.uk

Summer Exhibition (3rd April - 31st Oct) daily 11am - 4pm. Ebenezer Gallery The Coombes, Polperro, PL13 2RQ T: 01503 272630 (exhibition times) W: www.ebenezergallery.co.uk Ebenezer-Gallerypolperro-428191274003424 ebenezergallery