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2010 Programme

I Love You - Prints I LOVE YOU
Sat 6th February – Sun 14th February

Fabulous prints from fabulous printmakers including Rob Ryan, Jonny Hannah, John Dilnot, Graham Carter and many more to make you and your Valentine smile.
Feel good shopping - all profits to children’s heart charities. Special events all week.

Email iloveyou@pintuck.co.uk for details.

Private View - Friday 5th February from 6pm.
Open every day 10.30am-5pm

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON - DENÉE HOLLOWAY ONCE IN A BLUE MOON – DENÉE HOLLOWAY
Sat 20th February – Sun 7th March

In this exhibition, work consists of reliefs and constructions in plaster in which found objects are sometimes embedded. The surfaces, often richly textured are usually painted and stained. Generally abstract the subject matter may be based on landscape, people or animals.

Open Mon – Sat 10.30am-5pm | Sundays 12.30pm-4pm

TRI-ANGLE - painters Michael Gage & William De Wilde & sculptor David Hensel TRI-ANGLE
Sat 13th March – Thurs 25th March

Three different views of the world we see and feel by painters Michael Gage & William De Wilde & sculptor David Hensel. In this dynamic and varied exhibition these established artists share an interest in landscape and the human form.

Open Tues – Sat 10.30am-5pm | Sun 12noon-5pm
Closed Monday

THE SUSSEX ARTS COLLECTIVE SPRING SHOW THE SUSSEX ARTS COLLECTIVE SPRING SHOW
Sat 27th March – Thurs 8th April

An eclectic mix of work from a wide range of art and craft disciplines featuring renowned and established local practitioners: Painting, ceramics, crafted wooden boxes, paper sculpture, textiles and jewellery.

Open Tues – Sat 10.30-5pm | Sunday 12noon-5pm
Closed Monday

ORIENTATIONS – EAST MEETS WEST  - Susan Conway and Lucy Goffin ORIENTATIONS – EAST MEETS WEST
Sat 10th April – Thurs 22nd April

Internationally renowned artists Susan Conway and Lucy Goffin have spent creative periods of their lives working in India and Thailand. The colour of tropical light on the landscape has had a profound effect on their painting and textile art. For information on artist lectures contact Hop Gallery.

Open Mon – Sat 10.30am-5pm | Sunday 12noon-5pm

THE STAR GROUP - 20TH ANNUAL EXHIBiTION OF LIFE DRAWINGS THE STAR GROUP – 20TH ANNUAL EXHIBiTION OF LIFE DRAWINGS
Sat 1st May – Thurs 13th May

This new collection of work displays a highly professional approach to a discipline which is a time honoured tradition.

Open Mon – Sat 10.30am-5pm | Sunday 12noon-5pm

Sculptor Chris Furner and photographer David Reed PEOPLE REAL AND IMAGINED – HANDCARVED AND THROUGH THE LENS
Sat 15th May – Thurs 27th May

Sculptor Chris Furner and photographer David Reed collaborate in this show of contrasting visions, in their different media, of people real and imagined. Photographs covering five decades of work sit along side recent sculptures in stone, timber and metal.

Open Mon – Sat 10.30am-5pm | Sunday 12noon-5pm

DAVID ARMITAGE ­ RECENT PAINTINGS DAVID ARMITAGE – RECENT PAINTINGS
Sat 29th May – Thurs 17th June

David’s ambition is to create paintings that are loved and lived with and that contribute to daily life. There is darkness to them, often, an emotional complexity – but he always speaks of pleasure – the pleasures of colours, of brushmarks, of a wordless engagement with the richness of paintings as objects.

Open Tues – Sat 10.30am-5pm | Sunday 12noon-4pm
Closed Monday

ANNIE McMANUS & SUE BARNES – NEW WORK ANNIE McMANUS & SUE BARNES – NEW WORK
Sat 19th June – Thurs 1st July

New drawings and paintings exploring themes ranging from the prosaic to the fantastical.

Open Mon – Sat 10.30am-5pm | Sundays 12noon-5pm

ÖSTERSUND TO SUSSEX – Lindy Dunbar and Joseph Davey ÖSTERSUND TO SUSSEX – TWO PAINTERS
Sat 3rd July – Thurs 15th July

Celebrating nature’s serendipity of curves, twists and shapes Lindy Dunbar executes with a flowing, organic style. Joseph Davey’s paintings are a contemplation, expression and documentation of poignant instances. Paintings are as emotive of a place, season or incident as they are of fluidity of the oil paint itself. From different continents mother and son come together to deliver this refreshingly inspiring show.

Open Mon – Sat 10.30am-5pm | Sunday 12noon-5pm

Two Sussex Artists Jackie Hurwood and Janet Reddon TWO SUSSEX ARTISTS
Sat 17th July – Sun 25th July

With a naturalistic approach Sussex artists Jackie Hurwood and Janet Reddon aim to display their individual responses to the natural world in terms of light and form. Pastels, oils and watercolours.

Open Tues – Sat 10.30am-5pm (Closed for lunch 1.30-2.15) Sunday 1pm-5pm

Paul Bartholomew’s latest body of work TIME LINES
Sat 31st July – Thurs 12th August

Through the use of simple geometric forms in graphic work and installations Paul Bartholomew’s latest body of work reflects upon different cultures and faiths, understandings and depictions of time.

Open Mon – Sat 10.30am-5pm (Closed for lunch 1.30-2.15pm) Sunday 12noon-5pm

SUSSEX WATERCOLOUR SOCIETY SUSSEX WATERCOLOUR SOCIETY
Sat 14th August – Thurs 26th August

Expect the unexpected from the society’s 33rd show. No wishy-washy landscapes! New paintings of colourful and beautifully crafted work ranges from the close observation of natural and manmade forms to pure abstraction; from the loose and lively to the poetic and subtle.

Open Mon – Sat 10.30am-5pm | Sunday 1pm-5pm

Sussex artist Jane Wateridge A MOVEABLE FEAST
Sat 28th August – Sun 12th September

First showing of a new body of contemporary work by Sussex artist Jane Wateridge. Exploring traditional subjects captured in moments of transition between figuration and abstraction. Walk & Talk the exhibition with the artist. For more information and to reserve a place email artist_jw@fastmail.fm or telephone 07740424949. Part of Artwave 2010.

Open Tues – Sat 10.30am-5pm | Sunday 12noon-5pm
Other times by appointment

 

 

Mary Smythe and Helen Smythe’s latest body of works ‘CORNERS’ AND STILL LIFE
Wed 15th September – Thurs 23rd September

Mary Smythe’s latest body of work is based on shapes which are formed when edges and surfaces meet along with the rythms created. Daughter Helen Smythe showcases her latest collection of still life.

Open Mon – Sat 10.30am – 5pm | Sundays 12noon-4pm

Collection of watercolours Vivienne Walkington SEEING THE SONG
Sat 25th September – Thurs 7th October

In this intriguing collection of watercolours Vivienne Walkington has taken inspiration from memory, imagination and an instinctive feeling for the song of nature.

Open Tues – Sat 10.30am-5pm (closed for lunch 1.30-2.15pm) Sunday 1pm-5pm | Closed Monday

RACHAEL PLUMMER ­ NEW PAINTINGS RACHAEL PLUMMER – NEW PAINTINGS
Sat 9th October – Tues 19th October

This latest inspiring exhibition of new paintings from an artist with a rapidly growing reputation will not disappoint and as always pulls a surprise through her unique language of landscape.

Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm | Closed Sunday

MEMORIES OF SKIN AND SHELL - Sylvia Dingwall   MEMORIES OF SKIN AND SHELL
Fri 22nd October – Sun 31st October

From a love of surfaces; skin, stone and shell; with a fascination of wool, silk and paper, Sylvia Dingwall exhibit’s are constructed natural forms with woven paper collage. Using recycled materials many types of artwork are to be seen in this show.

Open Tues – Sat 10.30am-5pm (closed for lunch 1.30-2.15pm) Sundays 12noon-5pm | Closed Mondays

DOMINIC EVERGREEN ­ PAINTINGS AND PRINTS   DOMINIC EVERGREEN – PAINTINGS AND PRINTS
Thurs 4th November – Thurs 11th November

Landscape oil paintings with intuitive and abstract qualities. Intimately scaled landscapes are displayed with larger works. The images are colourfully textured and often densely painted, they invite you to explore their depths and your imagination. Black and white landscape linocut prints available.

Open Mon – Sat 10.30am-5pm | Sunday 11am-4pm

Sculpture and painting from husband and wife team Mike and Chris West

  INHERITANCE
Sat 13th November – Sun 21st November

Through the media of sculpture and painting, husband and wife team Mike and Chris West explore the theme of ‘INHERITANCE’ the things we receive and wish to pass on with the emphasis on care within the natural world.

Open Mon – Sat 10.30am-5pm | Sunday 11am-4pm

THE SUSSEX ARTS COLLECTIVE CHRISTMAS SHOW   THE SUSSEX ARTS COLLECTIVE CHRISTMAS SHOW
Fri 26th November – Wed 22nd December

A wide range of beautifully made exquisite art and craft from a number of established local artists is an ideal opportunity to buy highly original gifts at very affordable prices.

Open Tues – Sat 10.30am-5pm | Sunday 11am-5pm
Closed Monday

 

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