Type: Gallery

Four women artist/friends who meet regularly to discuss and critique their work come together to present their inaugural exhibition.

Shared influences of a colourist approach to making work are evident within the work of Jane Eaton and Jenny de Sausmarez.  Jane’s work often explores current issues in relation to the environment whereas Jenny uses a variety of media to explore imagery which is much influenced by her love of travel.

Strong graphic representation of landscape – free flowing, with a  mixture of bold, bright colours, alongside more subtle hues are all very much trademarks of Tessa McIntyre’s work. Both a painter and printmaker Tessa works in watercolours and oils and specialises in linocuts.

Working from both a traditional and contemporary approach Jane Onslow draws, paints and sculpts. A variety of materials are used to express the human and animal form within her dynamic sculptures.  Jane will also be showing drawings and paintings in a variety of media and themes.

Elizabeth is a painter of distant places. Large abstract paintings are developed from richly illustrated travel diaries produced whilst travelling far from home.

“With sketchbook in hand I seek places of solitude which are often imbued with a sense of the sacred. I am fascinated by traces and layers of history, old walls and writing found in abandoned places.

On return to my studio I begin with figurative drawing, often on a large scale. The physicality of these drawings allows me to explore subject matter and inform the development of abstract work. The final paintings are a distillation of my travel experiences and aim to encapsulate the significance of place and the passage of time.”

This exhibition brings together paintings and drawings inspired by the shrines and temples of Myanmar.

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Kim says:

‘Returning to Shaftesbury for my second exhibition based on the sea (this time, the Sea and Docks) is a great opportunity.

During the recent situation, I have been able to develop and improve my painting style and in the lovely gallery space of Shaftesbury Arts Centre, I hope to show the exciting progression I have made. The sea continues to both interest, and challenge me as an artist, demanding as it does, an understanding of an element and a respect for those seascape artists who have painted before.

Hilary Ball, who exhibited with me last year, will have some of her beautiful work alongside mine, focusing on working boats and docks.

Come and see us both at the gallery and share our love of the sea.’

This is Anthony’s and Emily’s second joint exhibition at Shaftesbury Arts Centre, in which Emily’s decorative ceramics beautifully complement Anthony’s delightful small paintings.

Anthony moved from watercolour to oil four years ago and has thoroughly embraced his new medium. This year he is exploring the subject of still life and is so far thrilled with his efforts.

Emily continues to enjoy taking her inspiration from nature using ‘bits and pieces’ foraged from round and about including leaves, flowers, fossils and shells. Her finished pieces, each one highly individual, are gorgeous examples of raku-ware and porcelain.

This is Anthony’s and Emily’s second joint exhibition at Shaftesbury Arts Centre, in which Emily’s decorative ceramics beautifully complement Anthony’s delightful small paintings.

Anthony moved from watercolour to oil four years ago and has thoroughly embraced his new medium. This year he is exploring the subject of still life and is so far thrilled with his efforts.

Emily continues to enjoy taking her inspiration from nature using ‘bits and pieces’ foraged from round and about including leaves, flowers, fossils and shells. Her finished pieces, each one highly individual, are gorgeous examples of raku-ware and porcelain.

This exhibition brings together four artists absorbed in their own unique way with working their chosen materials to express the importance of the natural world.

Jonathan Garratt, potter, concentrates on producing wood-fired pots for gardens, using home made clay from the Cranborne Chase

Justin Orwin, photographer, looks at landscapes and interprets them in a more abstract way than merely recording what is there.

Rachel Sargent, painter, creates images through a mix of materials based on elements and light in the land.

Emsie Sharp, glassblower, specialises in creating wine glasses and tableware as well as more sculptural pieces based on marine life.

Shaftesbury artist Zara McQueen will be showing her latest work, using colour and collage as her central theme.

Percy Lizzard studied at the Royal College of Art, tutored by some of the leading contemporary artists of the time.  He has exhibited widely, including the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, national and international galleries.

His work can be found in many private collections, including Australia, North America and India.  Several of his paintings were purchased last year as part of the restoration and refurbishment of Restormel Manor, Prince Charles’ estate in Cornwall.

His paintings are influenced by the natural world and faraway destinations such as India and the Far East.  They typically feature brightly coloured birds, plants and animals.  He cites Matisse, Picasso, Beckmann and Anthony Fry as strong influences.  He says:  “As an artist, my default position is happy.”

Shaftesbury artist Zara McQueen will be showing her latest work, using colour and collage as her central theme.

Percy Lizzard studied at the Royal College of Art, tutored by some of the leading contemporary artists of the time.  He has exhibited widely, including the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, national and international galleries.

His work can be found in many private collections, including Australia, North America and India.  Several of his paintings were purchased last year as part of the restoration and refurbishment of Restormel Manor, Prince Charles’ estate in Cornwall.

His paintings are influenced by the natural world and faraway destinations such as India and the Far East.  They typically feature brightly coloured birds, plants and animals.  He cites Matisse, Picasso, Beckmann and Anthony Fry as strong influences.  He says:  “As an artist, my default position is happy.”