I was pleased to welcome you all to my new year open studio-both local regulars and new visitors from near and far, including a couple who had seen my work on exhibition in London and travelled down to visit me in my studio.
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Winter Open Exhibition at Oriel Q, Narberth, Pembrokeshire
One of my three new paintings that I am submitting to the Queens Hall Gallery in Narberth for their Winter Open Exhibition. This painting entitled “Yang 88 Style” is one of a series I have been working on that brings together my painting and my daily practice of Tai Chi.
Exhibition opens on 27th October and runs until 20th December. www.orielqueenshallgallery.org.uk
Lovely Ladies Autumn Exhibition, Denise Yapp Contemporary Art, Monmouth
Pleased to have ten of my paintings on exhibition in this show.
Denise Yapp Contemporary Art Gallery is set within the beautiful Mill House. This exhibition is displayed in the contemporary gallery extension as well as throughout the house itself. A warm and informal welcome awaits you at this most extraordinary gallery in it’s stunning setting at Whitebrook, Monmouthshire.
“With this exhibition, the gallery is pleased to celebrate its close relationship with a small group of our favourite established contemporary female artists by bringing you an excellent grouping of works by women.” Denise Yapp
Open 18th October – 15th November www.deniseyapp.com
Solo Exhibition at Ty Solar, Rhosygilwen, Pembrokeshire
Fourteen of my semi-abstract paintings inspired by music, sound and vibration were on display throughout September at Ty Solar. Visitors responded positively, enjoying seeing my work displayed in a domestic setting. Ty Solar is the prototype sustainable home developed by Glen Peters, Western Solar’s CEO.
Drawing the Figure in Motion art workshop at Rhosygilwen
Great feedback from participants attending the workshop I ran at Rhosygilwen. Jo Shapland was excellent as ever, a tremendous model who fully understands my philosophy in teaching through my understanding of Tai Chi.
“It has been a very stimulating, energising and influential day”
“Different and interesting from any life drawing workshop I’ve been to. Enjoyed it”
“Really enjoyed every second of it, some great things to think about and take forward into my own work”
“For me, a new approach to drawing and one that I found fascinating. I love the connections with not just the model who was excellent, but the participation of everybody. Thank you very much and I look forward to another workshop in the future”
Performance Art
As part of my art project at Rhosygilwen, Glenn Ibbitson and I collaborated on painting and filming Yang style Tai Chi. The short film “Embrace Tiger, Return to Mountain” is the culmination of that days shooting. For further details do get in touch.
Tai Chi, Sean Dowdall. http://www.dragontherapies.co.uk/
Filmwork and photographs above, Glenn Ibbitson. http://www.smokingbrushfineart.com/
September issue of Pembrokeshire Life magazine
Great to see the current issue of Pembrokeshire Life magazine which has got a feature written by Jenny White (Swansea based writer and critic) describing my exhibition and a series of workshops at Rhosygilwen throughout September. Start of a new body of work encompassing video, painting on scrolls and sculpture concerning my long term study and interest in Tai Chi.
Contemplative Workshop in west Wales
Details below of a workshop I have invited Sean Dowdall to run at Rhosygilwen during my time exhibiting there in September. This will be a practical workshop looking at some of the simple methods we can use to root and centre ourselves; to find that inner peace and calm through quietness and mindfulness using methods that are founded in the traditions of Tai Chi and Qi Gong.
Venue: The Orangery, Rhosygilwen SA43 2TW
Essential to book – please contact me
Venue: The Orangery, Rhosygilwen SA43 2TW
Essential to book – please contact me
Ceredigion Art Trail, Open Studios 16 to 31 August 2014
Forty nine artists throughout Ceredigion, including myself, are opening our studios from 16th to 31st August 2014. In addition there are eight showcase Taster Exhibitions and the main Trail Hub Exhibition at the Gas Gallery in Aberystwyth which are open throughout August. Full details on www.ceredigionarttrail.org.uk Gas Gallery details are on www.celfceredigionart.org
