Significant Form, Sandra Porter RWA

The Whittox Gallery, 22nd April - 18th June

This exciting solo exhibition brings together two phases of Sandra’s work separated by 32 years, the Siena Series of paintings from the 1990’s and her latest watercolours and prints. Sandra is interested in the symbiotic relationship between drawing, painting and printmaking. Grids, stripes and sometimes curves, feature heavily in her work; their beginnings inspired by architecture, often grand as in St Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow or Siena Cathedral in Italy.

Sandra was born in Bath and grew up in Midsomer Norton. After spending 19 years in London, combining teaching, painting and printmaking with having a family, she returned to the West Country. Sandra has since been an active member in our local art scene, as organiser/curator of exhibitions for Black Swan Arts in Frome, as well as making her work from her studio in Norton St Philip, and exhibiting her own work here in the UK and internationally including New York and Brazil. Sandra now concentrates solely upon her own work.

Hauser & Wirth Somerset

Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm, Free (donations to chosen charities welcomed)

Occupying a former farmstead in Bruton, Hauser & Wirth Somerset is home to a vibrant programme of art exhibitions, events, learning activities and artists’ residencies, which connect with the local community and landscape. Piet Oudolf, the acclaimed Dutch landscape designer, has created the landscaping scheme for the entire site, including the Oudolf Field – a large perennial meadow situated behind the gallery buildings.

Food and drink options on site include the stunning Roth Bar and Grill for breakfast, lunch and dinner (advance bookings recommended) and also the new Durslade Farm Shop. Don’t miss the Jenny Holzer hauserwirth.com | @hauserwirthsomerset

Sculpture Trail and Make Hauser & Wirth Somerset is a short walk away on Bruton High Street. The gallery is a destination for contemporary making, showcasing work from the best emerging and established makers.