Society of Women Artists 159th Annual Exhibition now open online

 Exhibition now open.

The Society of Women Artists
159th Annual Open Exhibition – Online
Honoured to have four pieces of my work selected for this years exhibition which received very high numbers of entries.
You can see the exhibition online from the 22nd September -
31 December 2020
Vote for your favourite painting by clicking the Public Choice Voting button below your favourite artwork.

Remembering Past Successes

2011: SWA The 150th  Annual Open Exhibition at the Mall Galleries London

2011: SWA The 150th Annual Open Exhibition at the Mall Galleries London

 

In 2011 I was thrilled to receive the St Cuthberts Mill Award from Princess Michael of Kent. This was before I was elected to full membership of The Society of Women Artists in 2012.

In 2015 my painting ‘Blues Saxophonist’ won the Frank Herring Easel Award.

 

 

 

2014: SWA The153rd Annual Open Exhibition at the Mall Galleries London. Princess Michael of Kent and then Director Sue Jelley

2014: SWA The 153rd Annual Open Exhibition at the Mall Galleries London. Princess Michael of Kent and then Director Sue Jell

Forthcoming Exhibition: Chalk + Cheese

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Detail from kinetic sculpture 'Horse and Alter Ego - Shadowplay' by Andie Clay

Detail from kinetic sculpture ‘Horse and Alter Ego – Shadowplay’ by Andie Clay

 

Detail from installation 'Fires in the Mind' by Dave Clay

Detail from installation ‘Fires in the Mind’ by Dave Clay

Dave and I had always planned to have a joint exhibition called Chalk + Cheese. Sadly, it didn’t happen while he was alive, so I’m going for it now. It will showcase his installation and sculpture work and a range of my own mixed media work too. There’s also an opportunity for past students of Dave to participate digitally.

The exhibition will take place at The Corn Exchange Gallery in Cardigan from the 15th – 20th February 2021.

Further details nearer the time.

Four paintings selected for the Society of Women Artists 2020 Exhibition

Really pleased to have four paintings selected this year. Unfortunately the exhibition is not able to go ahead at the Mall Galleries due to the current Covid-19 situation.

The Society of Women Artists thank the Mall staff for all their support and look forward to showing there next year with a stronger show than ever.

The exhibition will be open online from Tuesday 22nd September until Wednesday 30th December 2020.

www.society-women-artists.org.uk

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My new members page at The Royal Watercolour Society of Wales has gone live!

RWSW screengrab 2Do have a look at my page on the RWSW website which has now gone live. Looking forward to my first exhibition with them in July at Oriel Y Parc, St Davids which will be a virtual exhibition initially, hopefully with a physical exhibition slot later in the year.

Royal Watercolour Society of Wales exhibition at Oriel Y Parc, St Davids

This July, my work will feature in a Royal Watercolour Society of Wales exhibition at Oriel Y Parc, St Davids. Due to the pandemic, the exhibition will be initially held online.

The theme for the show is ‘Vision and Heritage’, displaying work showing the landscape and life of Wales in all it’s varied forms and including images reflecting the diverse beauty of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

We are hoping the exhibition will physically be able to happen either later in the year or next year.

Land Marks-Cliff 5

 

 

 

 

 

Image: ‘Land Marks – Cliff 5′

Honoured to be selected for membership of the Royal Watercolour Society of Wales

I’m looking forward to having the opportunity to exhibit alongside other professional artists whose work contains a focus on the versatility of water-based media on paper.

Showcasing my work within the Society’s lively exhibition programme at quality exhibition venues both within Wales and internationally, will bring new audiences to my work.

https://www.royalwatercoloursocietywales.com/

Being Inquisitive

 Image: ‘Being Inquisitive’

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New images and information on my AXIS page

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Recently been updating both my copy and images on AXIS – check out the direct link below:

https://www.axisweb.org/p/andieclay/

Quick background for those who have not heard about AXIS: it was founded in 1991 when all the images were sent in as colour slides and reproduced in black and white!  An independent charity, a platform and network Axisweb supports the development, sharing and showcasing of contemporary art practice. Inspired by a determination to champion and reflect the valuable role artists have in society Axisweb quickly grew in size and moved onto much more sophisticated systems of showing the world art that is current.                                                                                                                               Axisweb Story                                                                                                                     We are committed to supporting and presenting contemporary art and the activities of contemporary artists and makers. Our work is guided by our charitable values:               Encourage and enable new collaborations and opportunities with artists.                       Advance education of the public by promoting and developing engagement, understanding and appreciation of the visual arts in the UK.                                           Inspire new thinking, encourage public debate and inform best practice to contribute to better cultural engagement.

Boundary Art second anniversary exhibition preview

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Sunny but breezy day in Cardiff earlier today for the Private View at Boundary Art. Interesting mix of work in 2D and 3D and excellent refreshments provided in the Chinese Tea Garden by Joan. First experience of Chinese tea ceremony for me, a great way to relax and soak up the ambience. Really pleased to have my work hung beautifully in front of faceted ceramics by Kin Leung. If you were unable to get to the Private View, the exhibition runs until 30th April. Gallery open Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 6pm. www.boundaryart.com

Private View invitations for Boundary Art exhibition in Cardiff Bay

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Private View invitations for the 2nd Anniversary Exhibition ‘Birth:Rebirth’ at Boundary Art are now available. You are welcome to come along between 3 and 5pm on Saturday 25th March to see the work selected by guest curator Matthew Evans. Exhibiting artists are Aidan Myers, Andie Clay, Ping-Gang Cheng, Dan Edwards, Lucia Martin, Luke Samuel and  Kin Leung.