BLOOM II
“BLOOM II” is set to be one of our most exciting and vibrant exhibitions yet, celebrating The English Artist’s second anniversary!
BLOOM II
17th June - 31st July
Private View Thursday 18th June 5pm – 7pm
“BLOOM II” is set to be one of our most exciting and vibrant exhibitions yet, celebrating The English Artist’s second anniversary! Coinciding with British Flowers Week and the 60th anniversary of Tiverton in Bloom, the gallery will be bringing together work from more than 25 artists to present a kaleidoscope of colourful florals across paintings, ceramics, jewellery, glass and more, all hand made in Britain. Featured artists include Holly Belsher, Trish Buckingham, Bob Crooks, Kirsten Elswood, Jo Faulkner, Richard Glass, Alice Greenwood, Chris Hawkins, Graeme Hawes, Catherine Hills, Claire Lucas, Katy Mackenzie, Boo Mallinson, Helen Manning Clark, Jan Munro, Alison Rose, Helaina Sharpley, Anna Silverton, Michael Taylor and many others.
Highlights include a new collection of small- and large-scale studies by oil painter Kirsten Elswood, whose detailed compositions capture some of the nation’s most loved flowers alongside everyday objects, presented as a “celebration of the beauty of everyday”. Alison Rose presents a joyful series of sunflower studies, bursting with vibrant yellows and oranges in expressive mixed-media works; “sunflowers allow me to soak in the uplifting joy of colour, light, and emotional warmth that these beautiful blooms bring.”
Richard Glass presents a new collection of hand-blown glass vases and sculpture created in his studio for the exhibition, while ceramicist Chris Hawkins unveils a new series of raku-fired pieces, burning with incredible pinks, oranges and blues. Kathryn Herbert, Anna Silverton, Michael Taylor and Elly Walls’ new ceramic vase collections will further add to the exhibition’s rich textures and bold colours.
A new collection of one-off monoprint uniques by Helen Manning Clark, where the energy comes through every brushstroke of colour bringing her paintings to life; “I love exploring with layers of transparent ink, working over them until they evolve into luxurious flowers that you could just pick!” These will be featured alongside striking new abstract studies by Boo Mallinson, whose acrylic works combine bold brushstrokes with rich colour.
Claire Lucas’s new beautiful collection of monochrome and colour studies will be juxtapositioned with detailed pen-and-ink studies of Devon’s flora and fauna by Alice Greenwood. The exhibition also includes intricate three-dimensional wire sculptures of still-life flowers by Helaina Sharpley, renown for her unique technique and use of light.
New jewellery will be featured, with Devon-based Katy Mackenzie presenting a new line of sterling silver floral-inspired designs. Her work is displayed alongside pieces by Holly Belsher, Catherine Hills and Louise O’Neil, offering a sparkling complement to the exhibition’s summer palette.
These are just a few of our incredible gallery artists, we are excited for “BLOOM II” to capture the spirit and colour of the summer season. Join us in celebration at The English Artist gallery from 17th June.
We are open Monday to Friday, 10am to 5.30pm, and Saturday, 9.30am to 4.30pm. For more information, please visit our website www.theenglishartist.com or our Instagram @the_englishartist .
The English Artist, 37 Gold Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6QB
