art spring issue 05 2016
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There 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.TRANSCRIPT
Creative & Cultural living
the essential guide50 of the finest galleries in Cornwall
animal magnetismDiscovering new talent
flavours of springSix cafés to drop in on
www.thatsmyCornwall.Com
SPRING ISSUE 05 2016
There 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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01 | MOONBOWlThe Falmouth Pottery | 23rd March – 21st MayFalmouth 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
03 | THE JERWOOD PRIZE DRAWFalmouth Art gallery | 23rd April – 4th JuneThe 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
02 | All KINDS OF EvERyTHING / THROUGH THE ARTIST’S EyEStableyard gallery, Trelowarren | 14th April – 24th JuneAll 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
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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
05 | vERTIGO SEAThe Exchange, Penzance | 30th April – 25th JuneJohn 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
04 | SUZZANE MOxHAyThe Anima Mundi gallery | 26th March – 25th AprilThis 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
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GAllERIES01 Atishoo gallery
02 Limekiln gallery
03 Mid-Cornwall galleries
04 Spindrift gallery
05 The Square gallery
06 Tregony gallery
07 gribbin gallery
08 Heseltine gallery
09 Truro and Penwith College
10 The Poly guild
11 Art World gallery
12 The guild of Ten
13 Cornwall Crafts Association
Trelissick gallery
14 off The Wall glass
15 Xtrospective gallery
16 Telegraph Museum
Porthcurno
17 Malcolm Sutcliffe
glass gallery
18 Falmouth Art gallery
19 The Falmouth Pottery
20 Kiwi Print Studio
21 The Stableyard gallery
22 The Customs House gallery
23 The Little Picture gallery
24 The Cowhouse gallery
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26 newlyn Art gallery
27 Market House gallery
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29 The Exchange
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33 Cornwall Contemporary
34 The Tyler gallery
35 gallery Five
36 Bank Square gallery
37 Jackson Foundation
38 gallery Tresco
39 Yew Tree gallery
40 Art House gallery
41 Art Space gallery
42 Blue Bramble
43 new Craftsman gallery
44 Wave 7 gallery
45 Jane reeves gallery
46 Create Art & design gallery
47 Lorna Wiles Studio gallery
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ATISHOOGAllERy
lIMEKIlNGAllERy
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.
With the best part of a decade under its belt as the mainstay of contemporary art in south-east 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 10am – 5pmClosed on Sundays and public holidays
Atishoo gallery, 71 Charlestown road, Charlestown, St Austell PL25 3nL T: 01726 65900www.atishoodesigns.co.uk
Atishoo designs gallery
Above: david Axtell, Sarah nicol and
Philip gardiner display
open Monday - Saturday 11am – 5pm
Limekiln gallery, Commercial rd, Calstock, Cornwall PL18 9QT T: 01822 834654E: [email protected]
Limekiln gallerylimekilngallery
Below: Masako Whitehouse, Aphrodite, linocut
Bottom: Ley roberts, Pavement, etching
MID-CORNWAll GAllERIES
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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
open Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
January and bank holidays
11am – 4pm
Wheelchair access on request
Mid-Cornwall galleries, St Blazey gate, Par PL24 2EFT: 01726 812131E: [email protected]
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
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.
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SPINDRIFTGAllERy
THE SqUARE 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.
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 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10.30am – 5pmor by appointment
Spindrift gallery, 8 The Quay, Portscatho, Truro Tr2 5HFT: 01872 580155www.spindrift-gallery.co.uk
Above: gallery interior display
open daily 10.30am – 5pmMarch – octoberAlso open during the winter months
The Square gallery, 5 The Arcade, Saint Mawes, Truro Tr2 5dTT: 01326 270720www.thesquaregallery.co.uk
Below: a display of various artists’ work in the gallery.
Bottom: robin Leonard,Mevagissey Fishing Boats
TREGONy GAllERyLocated 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
open Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm or by appointmentSee website for extended summer openingEasy access and parking
Tregony gallery, 58 Fore Street, Tregony Tr2 5rW T: 01872 530505 M: 07496 953471E: [email protected]
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
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.
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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 – 5pmWinter opening times:Monday – Saturday 11am – 4pm
gribbin gallery, village Hall, Polkerris PL24 2TLT: 01726 810116www.gribbingallery.co.uk
gribbin gallery@gribbingallerygribbingallery
Above: gordon Hunt, Coastal Trips Come and go
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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 Barns-graham, ray Atkins, Jeremy Le grice, david Andrew and Margo Maeckelberghe.
By appointment in term timesopen most Saturdays and Sundays 10am – 5pm
Heseltine gallery, Truro School,Trennick Lane, Truro Tr1 1THT: 01872 246039www.heseltinegallery.com
Top: Work from the Falmouth School of Art , Contemporary Crafts Level 2 show 2016Middle: gallery interiorBottom: 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 DESIGNKicking 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
Truro Campus, College road, Truro Tr1 3XX T: 01872 267000
Penwith Campus, St Clare Street, Penzance Tr18 2SAT: 01736 335000
Tregye Campus, Tregye Meadow, Tregye rd, Carnon downs, Truro Tr3 6JHT: 01872 267000
For more information about the
courses on offer at Truro and
Penwith College, please visit
www.truro-penwith.ac.uk
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.
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ART WORlD GAllERy
Art World gallery is an independent, family-run 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.
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 Monday – Saturday10am – 5.30pmSunday 11am – 4pm
Art World gallery, 62 Church Street,
Falmouth Tr11 3dS
T: 01326 219323
www.artworldltd.com
Top: Carine Bouvard “Sans regret” mixed media on canvasMiddle: Thomas Bossard “Hope no one Saw me” 50x50cms oil on canvasBottom: david Jamin “La Plage en Ete” 50x50 oil on canvas
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THE POly GUIlD
open Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 7pm
The Poly, 24 Church Street, Falmouth Tr11 3Eg T: 01326 319461E: [email protected]
Top: Joanna Bury, vintage neck piece
Bottom: Heather Scott, bowl
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THE GUIlD OF TENTucked 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.
open Monday – Saturday 10am – 5.30pm
The guild of Ten, 19 old Bridge Street, Truro Tr1 2AH T: 01872 274681www.guildof10.co.uk
Top left: Samme Charlesworth
Top right: lizzie Shirt
Bottom right: rob Braybrooks
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.
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CORNWAll CRAFTS ASSOCIATION:
TRElISSICK GAllERyCornwall 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
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 6QLT: 01872 864514www.cornwallcrafts.co.uk
Right: debbie Prosser, ceramics
Top left: debbie rudolph, scarves
Bottom left: nic Harrison, ceramics
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.
By Mercedes Smith Fine Art Communications www.fineartcommunications.co.uk
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
rEBECCA MCDonAlD
rEBECCA PolyBlAnk
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 hand-felts 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
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OFF THE WAllGlASS
xTROSPECTIvEGAllERy
open Monday – Wednesday 10am – 4pm or by appointment
off the Wall glass, grays Wharf gallery, Commercial road, Penryn Tr10 8AET: 07554 889119E: [email protected]
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
www.xtrospective.co.uk
Below: Clare Athene James, Textile vessels
Bottom: Anne Boo Whetter,‘one, Two, Three’, acrylic on canvas
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 well-established 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.
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TElEGRAPH MUSEUM PORTHCURNO
Summer opening times:(25th March – 31st october) open daily 10am – 5pmlast admission 4pm
Telegraph Museum Porthcurno, Eastern House, Porthcurno Tr19 6JXT: 01736 810966www.telegraphmuseum.org
Top and botton left:
various archive photos
Bottom middle: museum exterior
Bottom right: museum interior
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.
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MAlCOlM SUTClIFFE GlASS GAllERy
FAlMOUTH ART GAllERy
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.
Falmouth Art gallery is award 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 Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday 10am – 1pmoften open on Monday, please ring to confirm
Malcolm Sutcliffe glass gallery, 2 West Street, Penryn, Tr10 8EWT: 01326 377020E: [email protected]
MalcolmSutcliffeglassStudio@MSutcliffeglass
Above: Malcom Sutcliffe, Coast Path vase
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 313863E: [email protected]
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.
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
open Monday – Saturday 11am – 5 pmTuition in throwing and tuition vouchers available upon request
The Falmouth Pottery, 12 Webber Street, Falmouth Tr11 3Au T: 01326 211 663E: [email protected] www.michelfrancois.com
thefalmouthpottery
Top left: Falmouth Pottery new range
Other images: Falmouth Pottery
interior
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.
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THE STABlEyARDGAllERy
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 6AFT: 01326 221778www.lizardart.co.uk
Below: Heather Howe, Summer Lane
Bottom: Heather Burns, Perfect day
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KIWI PRINT STUDIO
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: [email protected] www.kiwiprintstudio.co.uk
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THE CUSTOMS HOUSE GAllERyoverlooking 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
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 9JdT: 01326 569365E: [email protected]
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
Whitley, Penn Boylan and Starfall Pottery, woodwork by dave Cusick, glasswork by Heather Frary, Toana Ellis (Toots) and Jo downs, hand- painted 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.
01 Caerhays Beach Café St Austell
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.
T: 01872 501115www.caerhays.co.uk
02 New yard RestaurantTrelowarren
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.
T: 01326 221595www.newyardrestaurant.co.uk
03 Porthminster KitchenSt ives
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.
T: 01736 799874www.porthminster.kitchen
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04 Slice of CornwallWendron
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.
T: 07903 788315www.sliceofcornwall.com
05 The view Restaurant,Whitsand Bay
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 822345www.theview-restaurant.co.uk
06 Tremenheere KitchenPenzance
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 448089www.tremenheere.co.uk
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THECOWHOUSEGAllERy
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.
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; Haidee-Jo Summers Aroi; Sarah vivian, and many more.
Below: dave Jones, Monkey Puzzle Bowl
Middle: Katharine Mair, newlyn
Bottom left: Ellen visser, Mountains in Andalucía Spain.
Bottom right: Chloe Williams, Bird studs
open daily 10am – 5pm
The Cowhouse gallery, Lynfield Craft Centre, Perranuthnoe Tr20 9nET: 01736 710538E: [email protected]
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THE lITTlE PICTURE GAllERy
open mid-February to the end of october Monday – Saturday 11am – 5pmopen some Sundays ring to confirm
The Little Picture gallery, Mill Lane, Mousehole Tr19 6rPT: 01736 732877E: [email protected] www.littlepicturesmousehole.co.uk
Above: Judy Joel, Mousehole Beach
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CORNWAll CRAFTS ASSOCIATION:
TRElOWARRENCornwall 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 6AFT: 01326 221567www.cornwallcrafts.co.uk
March – September: open daily 10.30am – 5pm october: open daily 11am – 4pm
Top right: vivienne Prideaux, Scarf
Middle right: remon Jephcott, apple and cherry
left: Cornelius van dop, metal bee and tin
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MARKET HOUSE GAllERyone of Cornwall’s largest galleries, now extended to a further three rooms on the first floor - showing a constantly-changing 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.
Below: Sir Terry Frost,
Halzephron
Bottom: Mark Poprawski,
refraction, oil on canvas
open Monday – Saturday11am – 5pm
Market House gallery, Market Place, Marazion Tr17 0Ar T: 01736 710252E: [email protected]
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NEWlyN ART 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 5PZT: 01736 363715www.newlynartgallery.co.uk
Above: Painting by Jayne Anita Smith
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SUMMERHOUSE GAllERy open Monday – Saturday 10.30am – 5pm Sunday 11am – 4pm
Summerhouse galleryMarket Place, Marazion Tr17 0ArT: 01736 711400www.summerhousegallery.co.uk
Top left: Michael Strang, Moonlight SymphonyTop right: iona Sanders, out at SeaBottom left: John Piper, november greyBottom right: imogen Bone, Spring gorse
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.
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
TREMENHEERESCUlPTURE 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
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.
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.
For current opening times and information please check our website www.tremenheere.co.uk
Tremenheere Sculpture garden,nr gulval, Penzance Tr20 8YLT: 01736 448089
Top: view from Tremenheere, Bottom left: James Turrell, Tewlwolow KernowBottom right: Tim Shaw, MinataurAll photos by Ali Braybrooks
Summer opening times:(March – october)Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
The Exchange, Princes Street, Penzance Tr18 2nLT: 01736 363715www.newlynartgallery.co.uk
Above: John Akomfrah, vertigo Sea, 2015 © Smoking dogs Films. Courtesy Lisson gallery
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PENlEE HOUSE GAllERyAND MUSEUMThe 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
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
Penlee House gallery & Museum, Morrab road, Penzance Tr18 4HE T: 01736 363625www.penleehouse.org.uk
left: Elizabeth Armstrong (later
Forbes),’A Zandvoort Fishergirl’, 1884
Top right: Penlee House gallery
Bottom right: Caroline graham,
‘Launching the Penlee Lifeboat’, c.1908
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.
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lIGHTHOUSE GAllERy open Monday – Friday 10am – 5pmSaturday 10am – 4pm
Lighthouse gallery,54/55 Causewayhead, Penzance Tr18 2SST: 01736 350555E: [email protected]
Top left: Fay Page, Sea urchin pendant
Bottom left: Mark Preston, Thrift Cape Cornwall
Right: Bryony rich, ceramics
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.
INSPIRATIONAl SPACEvICTORIA yOUNG-JAMIESON
The 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.”
Create gallery, Bedruthan Hotel & Spa, Trenance, Mawgan Porth Tr8 4BuT: 01637 860555www.createcornwall.comwww.bedruthan.comImage:The Point at Polzeath
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CORNWAll CONTEMPORARy
open Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Cornwall Contemporary, 1 Parade Street, Queens Square, PenzanceTr18 4BuT: 01736 874749E: [email protected]
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
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.
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THE TylER GAllERy open daily 11am – 5pm
The Tyler gallery , 12 Brook Street, Mousehole, Penzance Tr19 6rdT: 01736 731109www.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
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.
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THE BANK SqUAREGAllERy
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 – 5pmSaturday 10am – 4pmSome 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
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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GAllERy FIvE
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 – 5pmSaturday 10am – 4pm
gallery Five Cornwall Ltdunit 1, 5 Bank Square, St JustPenzance Tr19 7HHT: 01736 449092E: [email protected]: [email protected]
Above: gallery interior
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23rd March – 9th April 2016: open Wednesday – Friday 10am – 5pmSaturday 10am - 1pm 25th May - 1st october 2016: open Wednesday – Friday 10am – 5pmSaturday 10am - 1pm(Closed 22nd - 28th June)
Jackson Foundation gallery,north row, St Just Tr19 7LBT: 01736 787638E: [email protected]
Above: Kurt Jackson, Last Surf of the day. 2015Mixed media on canvas. 180 x 200cm.
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
JACKSON FOUNDATION GAllERycollaborations 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.
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ARTIST’S FoCuS
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
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.
The Tyler gallery, 12 Brook Street, Mousehole, Penzance Tr19 6rdT: 01736 731109www.essextyler.com
FIND ESSEx’S WORK AT:
FREE ENTRY
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yEW TREEGAllERyFacing 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 7TST: 01736 786425E: [email protected]
Bottom left: Peter Layton, reef glass Top right: david Kemp, Blooming gorseBottom 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. Parking available.
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GAllERy TRESCO
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 – 5pmSunday 10.30am – 4pm
gallery Tresco, new grimsby, Tresco, isles of Scilly Tr24 0QET: 01720 424 925E: [email protected]
Above: rob Braybrooks, Three
oystercatchers, rushy Porth
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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
Art House gallery, island Square,St ives Tr26 1nTT: 01736 794423M: 07512 978730www.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
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.
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ART SPACEGAllERy
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 wall-mounted 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 – 5.30pmWinter opening times:open daily 10.30am – 4pm
Art Space gallery, The Wharf, St ives Tr26 1PuT: 01736 799744E: [email protected]
Top: gallery exterior looking inBottom: Lesley ninnes, Porthmeor rocks
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BlUE BRAMBlE
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 1nXT: 01736 793344www.bluebramblegallery.co.uk
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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
open Monday – Saturday10am – 5pmPlease phone the gallery for Sunday opening times
new Craftsman gallery,24 Fore Street, St ives Tr26 1HET: 01736 795652www.newcraftsmanstives.com
Image: Emma Jeffryes,
Porthminster Perfect in September
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.
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WAvE 7 GAllERy
JANE REEvESGAllERy
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.
‘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.
Summer opening times:Tuesday – Sunday 10.30am – 5pmWinter opening Times: Wednesday – Sunday 10.30am – 4.30pm
Wave 7 gallery, Plain Street, Trelights, Port isaac PL29 3TW.T: 01208 880605www.wave7gallery.co.uk
Above: John griffiths, daymer Bay
open daily 10.30am – 4.30pm(5pm in summer)
Jane reeves gallery, 11 Lanadwell Street, Padstow PL28 8An T: 01841 533435www.janereevesgallery.co.uk
Top: ground floor interiorMiddle left: Andrew Jago, Jubilee Queen Winter MooringsMiddle right: Amanda Hoskin, Foxgloves watch over the seaBottom: 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, design-led 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 4BuT: 01637 860555www.createcornwall.comwww.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
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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 – 5pmMid-April to the end of Septemberrest of the year by appointmentif closed, please phone
Lorna Wiles Studio/gallery,Tamarisk House, West Pentire,Crantock Tr8 5SET: 01637 830455www.lornawilesstudiogallery.com
From top: Lorna Wiles,Coastal Boulders, Heavy Seas West Pentire
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 7EdT: 01566 779779www.jodowns.com
Below: Cornish Pilchards mirrorBottom: glass Leaves installation
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JO DOWNS HANDMADE GlASS
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
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.
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ROUNDHOUSE & CAPSTAN GAllERy
THE ROyAl CORNWAll MUSEUM
open daily 10am – 5pmEaster 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 7dFT: 01736 871859E: [email protected]
www.round-house.co.uk
@Capstangallery
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 4pmAdmission prices apply.
The royal Cornwall Museum, river Street, Truro Tr1 2SJT: 01872 272205www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk
Above: a Shabti Figure from the
Ancient Egyption exhibition
Left: Philip Wakeham, Frayed Angel Top right: romi Behrens, Summer BunchBottom right: Mark Poprawski, Maelstrom
lamorna’s Art History
AT A glanCe
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
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.
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 well-known artist around the time.
Birch was a largely self-taught
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
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.
“Lamorna quickly became an artistic haven, filled with memorable and influential figures ”
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