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Hello all ... |
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| As we head towards the end of the year, we thought we'd send you an update on gallery news and also let you know some of our exciting plans for 2010. | ||||||||||||
| WINTER EXHIBITION: "Have a Contemporary Christmas and a Design-led New Year" | ||||||||||||
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A great selection of two- and three-dimensional artwork by well established and new artists from around the UK, including: studio pottery from the Made in Cley range; Arctic-inspired glass blocks by Eleanor Long; atmospheric landscapes by Terry Bestwick; humorous hand-coloured etchings by Graham Clarke; thought-provoking oil paintings by prize-winning Simon Wright; stunning architectural ceramics by Zachary Eastwood-Bloom; dramatic etchings by printmaker Tim Wall; plus contemporary jewellery by Cardiff silversmith Karen Dell'Armi. |
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| Well worth the visit before, during and after the festive season! | ||||||||||||
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| From the 14th December, we will have some new ceramics in the gallery by Sheffield-based Emilie Taylor, who graduated from Liverpool John Moores University in 2003 with a First Class BA (Hons) in Fine Art. |
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| Emilie takes inspiration from modern architecture. The stoneware forming the structure of the vessels is deliberately left visible to acknowledge the concrete of the tower blocks functional, brutalist exterior. The chintz patterns reflect those chosen by residents to personalise their interiors. A sentimental reminiscence of a cultural style clash pertinent to a period of history that, as their demolition continues to attract large and enthusiastic crowds, is about to be permanently lost. Souvenirs of a very British relationship with post war architecture. | ||||||||||||
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| We are currently working on an Online Shop for the gallery, which we hope to launch early in the new year, where you will be able to browse and securely purchase a great range of the artwork, ceramics, sculpture and jewellery that we exhibit ... watch this space! | ||||||||||||
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MAJOR EXHIBITIONS | 2010 We're in the process of organising some very exciting exhibitions for next year. To celebrate our first full year at Wells, we are planning our first major gallery exhibition to take place in April with a stunning show of Trevor's latest work - many of the pieces will not have been seen previously. We're thrilled to announce that well-known and popular local artist Terry Bestwick will be having a major exhibition of his most recent semi-abstract oil paintings here in July. A print show is also planned for later in the year which will feature etchings, lithographs and more by Graham Clarke, Michael Papworth, Tim Wall plus others. Preview Invitations and full details will be sent to you nearer the time. |
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| Don't forget to pop in and see us if you still need any last-minute Christmas presents ... we have an excellent range of items suitable for all budgets ... and Gallery Plus Gift Vouchers can be purchased for any amount you require - either pop into the gallery, visit our website www.gallery-plus.co.uk, or give us a call on 01328 711609. | ||||||||||||
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| GALLERY PLUS CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS | ||||||||||||
| Monday 21 - Wednesday 23 December | 10am-5pm | |||||||||||
| Thursday 24 December | 10am-2.30pm | |||||||||||
| Monday 28 - Thursday 31 December | 10am-5pm | |||||||||||
| Saturday 2 January onwards ... | Wed-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-4pm | |||||||||||
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By the way, we've planned a well-earned break next year and therefore the gallery will be closed from Monday 1st - Friday 12th February inclusive. |
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| We would like to thank you for your support this year and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ... we look forward to seeing you soon. | ||||||||||||
| Best wishes | ||||||||||||
| Trev & Jo | ||||||||||||
| P.S. Congratulations go to our fantastic neighbours Big Blue Sky on their recent win in the Telegraph Magazine Shop Awards 2009 for the best local home and entertainment shop! | ||||||||||||
| Please forward this newsletter on to anyone you feel might be interested. | ||||||||||||
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