Fur & Feather
Bils & Rye presents: Fur & Feather 2nd September – 12th October 2014 A Show Featuring: Brendan Hesmondhalgh Ostinelli & Priest Valerie Price-West May Wild Designs Emerson Mayes Jack Banister
Brendan Hesmondhalgh
Brendan Hesmondhalgh
Brendan Hesmondhalgh Brendan Hesmondhalgh is a Yorkshire based animal sculptor who works primarily in clay, wax and bronze. Capturing the dynamic nature of animals, and focusing upon structure, movement and character Brendan creates sculptural works that encapsulate and embody a creature’s spirit in inimitable style. Using sculptural surfaces like that of a canvas, directional and textural marks are included to enhance each form. Sculptures vary in stature with limited edition miniature collections produced through to those with monumental dimensions. Figures stand alone or as part of a group.
Ostinelli & Priest
Ostinelli & Priest Paul Priest and Gaynor Ostinelli work collaboratively to produce unique ceramic animal sculptures which spontaneously capture the spirit of their subjects. With almost sketchlike quality work which is highly original and often combines a touch of humour. Their work includes a wide variety of animals, including horses, hounds, bulls, hogs, wolves and deer.
Ostinelli & Priest Ostinelli & Priest were chosen from amongst 60,000 artists to take part in a special event organised by Saatchi Gallery in 2013 to showcase 1000 curator-selected works of art. They were also shortlisted for Wildlife Artist of the Year 2013, which is open to wildlife artists worldwide, with their work exhibited at the Mall Galleries, London in June 2013.
Valerie PriceWest
Valerie Price-West Valerie’s ‘Letting Go’ Series depicting horses from her history led to ‘War Horses’ celebrating the role that has now become famous by book & film. Using her extensive ceramics knowledge, these sculptures have depth, vitality and engender great reactions from all who see them.
May Wild Designs May Wild Ceramics is a new collaboration between ceramic artists Rebecca May and Michael Wild. Rebecca May studied ceramics as a mature student at Manchester Metropolitan University gaining a First Class Honours degree in 3d Design after a previous career as a Building Surveyor. She is now a Partner at May Wild Ceramics and a self employed ceramicist. Michael Wild studied Fine Art Ceramics at Leeds University Bretton Hall gaining a First Class Honours degree, and is an art and Design lecturer and also studying for an MA in 3d Design. He is a Partner at May Wild Ceramics and a self employed ceramic artist. Our first ceramic object is 'Birds of clay and Golden Remains' inspired by the common urban Pigeon.
Emerson Mayes
Emerson Mayes
Emerson Mayes has dedicated his life in pursuit of capturing the natural landscape and its inhabitants. With never a mark wasted, the empty spaces in his drypoints are as important as those filled with his distinctly energetic (or dynamic? You choose) style, creating works that are beautifully balanced.
Emerson Mayes
Emerson Mayes
Jack Banister
Jack Banister
Jack Banister
Jack Banister
Jack Banister Originally from the Yorkshire Dales, Oxford based painter Jack Banister masterfully depicts rural life. His bold use of colour and layered application of paint gives a traditional subject a brilliant modern twist, creating works that wouldn’t look out of place in a chic city pad, or a country house.
A small selection of the latest works available from the gallery, you can find more information at: http://bilsandrye.com