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29jan(jan 29)10:00 am04feb(feb 4)5:00 pmEnvironmental perspectives
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Michael Isles, photographer Antonella Scarpa-Isles, fine artist Antonella Scarpa-Isles Antonella was born and grew up in Italy, where she first studied art. She moved to the UK in her early twenties and
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Michael Isles, photographer
Antonella Scarpa-Isles, fine artist
Antonella Scarpa-Isles
Antonella was born and grew up in Italy, where she first studied art. She moved to the UK in her early twenties and later continued her studies, gaining a BA(Hons) in Fine Art. As part of the degree course, she returned to Bologna on a student exchange and spent three months at the Academy of Art.
For many years whilst living in Bath, Antonella was a member and company secretary of Bath Artist Printmakers; during this time, she used monoprinting as a way of beginning her paintings on paper, following on with layers of acrylic to finish them. She still uses this technique but is now increasingly moving towards a more painterly approach and working on canvas as well as on paper. Antonella now works from a studio in Cheltenham.
“My paintings are inspired by Nature, although the images are a direct response to the landscape, they attempt to capture a mood rather describe a specific location and they invite the viewer to interpret the image in such a way as to be meaningful to themselves.
I don’t paint outdoors; I take photographs and make small sketches but mainly rely on my memories when painting back in the studio. What I love about painting from nature is its power to evoke hidden memories and forgotten impressions, always surprising me with unexpected and sometimes unintended results”.
Michael Isles
Michael Isles has been taking photographs since the late 1970s, when he was tutored and mentored by an esteemed exhibition photographer, the late Richard Ravensdale FRGS, and studied photography at a local arts and technology college. He’s currently a member of the Royal Photographic Society and is working towards a distinction in contemporary photography with the society.
Minimalism and mindfulness are two descriptors that Michael feels work well with his photography and his work as an education consultant in social work and mental health. Mindfulness can be said to be the conscious awareness of the moment, Michael’s intention being to provide a space for the viewer to become absorbed in. Minimalism is perhaps summed up as an appreciation of simple forms and a recognition that, to quote a well-used adage, “less is more”.
All of the photographs on display at the exhibition are signed and printed by Michael, who also mounts and frames each one. Some are limited editions, please check the label for details.
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January 29, 2025 10:00 am - February 4, 2025 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
05feb(feb 5)10:00 am11(feb 11)5:00 pmThe Journey - Cat Thorne & Tracy Connop
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CAT has been painting for 5 years, exhibited her work and sold. Her paintings are characterised by a figurative and expressive style that captures the essence of her subjects. Thorne draws inspiration from fashion, faces, popular culture and literature. Primarily working in oils but occasionally explores mixed media, and more recently a return to acrylics. Her paintings have also turned to abstraction at times.
TRACY – Although having Graduated with a BA in Fashion Textiles and going on to be an international Award winning Bridal wear designer with credits immortalized in a Sophie Kinsella Novel. ‘Shopaholic ties the Knot’, Tracy left the world of White behind to raise a second family. But she had a desire to start creating again. The pandemic arrived and the world of colour arrived for her. She Started Painting to fill the days. Her work is a mixed variety of media, with colour always at the heart. Tracy now lives between the UK and Turkey so she’s inspired by all the colours around her. This will be Tracy’s first show of her work. ‘The Journey’ from then to now …
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February 5, 2025 10:00 am - February 11, 2025 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
12feb(feb 12)10:00 am18(feb 18)5:00 pmClare Hines & Chris James - Ebullience
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Clare has created things all her life – starting with things she could make; design; play – but it wasn’t until 1997 that she first actually picked up a paint brush! From 2020 onwards she has seriously played with colour through yarns; fabric designs and digital art and in 2021 started to focus on painting with acrylics, loving the clarity of colour and the immediacy of the resulting work. (It could be that she is a bit impatient!).
Clare helps run the Stroud Artists Cooperative and has exhibited with them since 2021. In 2023 she went to art college. In 2024 she had her first solo exhibition “ebullience” feedback and comments from exhibition visitors would suggest it was aptly named. She is continuing the theme!
Clare is currently pondering “What next” …life seems to be a roller-coaster of new things…
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February 12, 2025 10:00 am - February 18, 2025 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
19feb(feb 19)10:00 am25(feb 25)5:00 pmSpring Collective
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A group of professional painters, sculptors, textile artists and craftsman bring you a vibrant mix of original artworks during this exhibition at the Garden Gallery in Montpellier, Cheltenham.
Open 10-4pm daily Wednesday19th Feb – Tuesday 25th
We also welcome you to a private view on Thursday 20th 4-7pm
Simon Probyn – sculpture
Marie-Therese King – textiles
Dawn Reader – painting
Jeremy Hastings – slate
Nik Burns – sculpture
Laura Nicholson – ink
Richard Woods – painting
Claude Sparks – sculpture
Susan Wilkinson – jewellery
Ben Homer – wood
Rob Jones – slate
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February 19, 2025 10:00 am - February 25, 2025 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)