Custom House Gallery Makes Music

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Andie Clay

Blues Saxophonist

David Lawrence, Conductor 1

Latest Paintings of Musicians on exhibition in Cardigan

I have just delivered 7 recent paintings of music and musicians to Custom House Gallery in Cardigan. They include paintings portraying award winning percussionist Evelyn Glennie playing marimba, to Jan Garbarek the acclaimed saxophonist. The music conductor David Lawrence is portrayed in 3 vibrant paintings. All my paintings have their source in quick biro drawings I make from life whilst attending rehearsals, masterclasses and performances. These drawings provide the inspiration for the paintings I then work on when back in my studio. Have a look at the short video on my website under Selected Media-Video.

Forthcoming Exhibitions in 2014

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Andie Clay

I will be exhibiting in the following art exhibitions in 2014. More dates will be listed as they become available so keep checking my Blog for all the latest information.

7 to 24 February ‘If Music Be The Food of Love’ Sea Pictures Gallery, Clare, Suffolk www.seapicturesgallery.com

22 February to 28 March ‘Who, What, When, Where’ at The White Lion Street Gallery, Tenby, Pembrokeshire. www.artmatters.org.uk

1 to 28 April ‘Nine Lives’ an exhibition by 9 members of the Teifi Artists Group of which I am a founder member will be at The White Lion Street Gallery, Tenby, Pembrokeshire.

18 April to 5 May Teifi Artists Group will be exhibiting at The King Street Gallery in Carmarthen, west Wales. www.kingstreetgallery.co.uk

25 June to 5 July Society of Women Artists 153^rd Annual Exhibition at The Mall Galleries London This will be my second year of exhibiting as a fully elected member. In 2011, my first year of entering this very popular open exhibition I won an award presented to me by Patron HRH Princess Michael of Kent. The following year I was elected as an Associate Member. This year I will be exhibiting four semi-abstract mixed media paintings two of which take their inspiration from music and vibration, the other two refer to my interest in landscape and the march of time. www.society-women-artists.org.uk

24 October is the opening date for the exhibition ‘Fabulous Females’ at The Denise Yapp Gallery situated in Whitebrook near Monmouth. Further details as they become available.

“In Conversation” – Solo Exhibition at Oriel Ceri Richards, Swansea

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Andie Clay

“In Conversation” Exhibition

Quiet reflective moment before the doors open

Preparing for the Private View

“Powerful work – Strong shapes, vibrant colour, exciting use of line and media – wonderful explosions of all the visual elements. So assured.” GF

“Have seen your landscapes in previous exhibitions this is something new and stimulating. Loved it.” JMW

“Could spend hours here – the pictures are talking to each other.” JC

A visit on the last day by a group of Swansea art students brought this comment from their tutor :

“Fab exhibition of line, colour and abstract expression. Was enjoyed by all students visiting this morning. Provoked many conversations and inspired all the students to explore, experiment and to be freer in their application of lines, colour and compositions. A huge thank you.” TF

Nick Pudsey of Pembrokeshire Video Filming My Solo Exhibition at Swansea

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Andie Clay

Nick Pudsey Filming my Exhibition

Nick and Vicky Pudsey spent the day with me in the exhibition shooting lots of film to be edited for future videos which will appear on this website in due course. This included being interviewed by the gallery manager Mark Heycock.