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The central taster exhibition for Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios is at the Forum in Norwich NR2 1BH. The exhibition will be open to the public from Tuesday 30 April to Sunday 5 May. I will be showing my ever popular Red Cow (Limited Edition Giclee Print) the original is made from red clothing labels which took five years to collect. The Ayrshire is both practical and pretty, with her smart red-and-white coat and world-quality milk. #NNOS19
On Saturday 13th April 2019 Sue Ryder Vintage & Retro, Nottingham have invited me to unpick labels from rag garments and I need your help. Please drop by the shop at 30-32 Goosegate, Nottingham NG1 1FF from 10:30am to join the event, all are welcome and unpickers will be provided.
THiNK in NG Spring Open Exhibition
Great to see my work exhibited locally in the centre of Nottingham. The exhibition is open to all so please pop by if you are passing and vote for your favourites. Open Exhibition 28th March - 12 May open for viewing Friday 12:30 - 6pm, Saturday 12:30 - 5pm, Sunday 12:30 - 4pm. Cobden Chambers, off Pelham St, Nottingham NG1 2ED. Preview event 28th March 4:30 - 8pm.
I will be installing a sculpture at St Margaret’s Church, Holt Road, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR25 7TT, comprising of approximately 1 ton of used garments.
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Exhibition dates: 4th July - 4th August 2019.
Air Arts in the Gallery, Level 3, Main Entrance, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby Healthcare plc, Uttoxeter Road, Derby DE22 3NE. Turning thousands of clothing labels into works of art, reflecting on historic garment manufacturers such as Meridian Ltd 1885. Exhibition running from March to October 2019.
Launch event Monday 18th March 4.30 to 5:30pm at the Royal.
2018 has been an exciting time in my exhibition calendar with the focus around Savile Row, London. I have produced highly detailed work in collaboration with Piccadilly tailor Benson & Clegg. A canvas so precisely measured that it tested even my technical skills. The portrait of King George VI is a permanent feature at Benson & Clegg and lists the George Cross recipients awarded from 1940-2018. Please visit the shop to view the portrait during opening hours you would be most welcome.
I have also produced a portrait of Horatio Nelson using Savile Row’s Davies & Son bespoke label. Although minimal in design compared to King George VI this canvas also tested my skills. It is clear to see my decision-making processes allowing the visible sketch to be seen and making suggestions of Nelson’s coat rather than including the whole detail.
A highlight of 2018 was selection for the Royal Academy 250th Summer exhibition, both portraits selling at the private views and a second commission as a result of the exposure, thank you Royal Academy. I must also mention a local exhibition at the wonderful 19th century Framework Knitters Museum in Ruddington, Nottingham back in May 2018, it was great to be involved in this exhibition.
Looking ahead to 2019 I can confirm that I will be showing work as part of the INNOVATE exhibition at Derby Royal Hospital from 18thMarch, and also taking part in North Norfolk Open Studios from 25thMay – 9thJune 2019.
Work in progress and research visits: -
My research during 2018 has taken me north, south and east. North to visit the Nelson Monument at the top of Calton Hill in Edinburgh, the tower recalls Admiral Lord Nelson's victory, and death, at the battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805 (aged 47). Also heading south to London to visit Nelson’s Column and the Maritime Museum at Greenwich. I recommend visiting this amazing exhibition if only to see the actual coat that Nelson was wearing at his death. Finally I headed east to Burnham Thorpe in Norfolk, a sleepy little village and the birthplace of Horatio Nelson on 29th September 1758.
Nelson’s portrait is available to view at Davies & Son, 38 Savile Row until January 3rd 2019.
Savile Row
Window Exhibition at Davies and Son, 38 Savile Row, London W1S 3QE from 30 November 2018.
Shoulder detail with woven labels and pins.
