Dorset Arts Weeks in Dorchester!
Dorset Art Weeks returns 25 May – 9 June with over 250 venues, as well as activities and exhibitions celebrating the best of fine art, craft and making across the county. Take a look at the fantastic artists exhibiting in Dorchester!
Ina Pickard
Venue 145
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Romanticism and Expressionism are strong tendencies in my work as a painter. In my view, whatever media is deployed, it should serve to reinforce the idea through its intrinsic qualities.
Whether through watercolour interpretations of Hardy’s fictional Egdon Moor or through the hustle of the human condition, it pleases me if my work can resonate with the viewer on their own personal level rather than making assumptions about my intent in the undertaking. We are all struggling through our lives as best we can: When a painting ‘speaks’ in some way of that, therein lies its value.
Stella Bawden Hollis
Venue 146
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Hi, I am Stella Bawden Hollis, a semi abstract artist working from home in Dorchester. I spend a lot of time in, on or by the sea which features in many of my paintings. I like bold colours and patterns and build up my work over many layers. My paintings are mostly mixed media and range from 20x20cm to 100x100cm.
John A Graham Art
Venue 133
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Hello, I am John A Graham. Based in West Dorset, I initially painted in watercolour, painting mainly old buildings and village and townscapes, which I exhibited in local galleries and further afield. I turned to oils as I wanted to paint bolder images and stronger colours, and this medium has given me a passion to want to paint bigger and try many new subjects. I still paint old buildings, but also fish, fruit, animals, portraits, or anything else that inspires me. The effects of light, dark and the shadows that exist between, are a very important aspect of my work. As well as exhibiting in galleries and exhibitions in the South West, I have exhibited in London and abroad.
Creative Clay for All
Venue 159
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Hello, I am Deborah Clarke. My studio is located near Hardy’s Cottage, with countryside views. The Jurassic Coast is nearby with a coast ranging from sandy beaches to jagged dark rocks protruding from the cliffs, with glimpses of fossils. This inspires the colours, shapes and patterns used in my creations. Each piece has personality. I hand build in a variety of clays mainly firing at earthenware temperatures in an electric kiln.
Penny Treadwell Paintings
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Hello. I am Penny Treadwell and live in Poundbury where I am grateful to have the Dorset countryside just around the corner, allowing me to walk below Maiden Castle and be inspired by the shapes and colours of the landscape. I am not limited to this and love remembering the atmosphere of other places and cities and creating semi-abstract impressions of these.
Alison Moore
Venue 157
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My work is created in response to my environment and experiences. The acrylic paintings are layered to reveal depths of imagery and colour. My current work is a weekly record of textures, negative space, patterns and shapes that appeal to me, sometimes recurring, which are represented in semi abstract compositions.
Art at the Jubilee
The Art@TheJubilee collective will be showcasing 11 artists who work in various mediums & creative techniques including Painting, Printmaking, Cyanotype & Sculpture. The exhibition will be open everyday from 1-9 June 2024 in the impressive Jubilee Hall, Poundbury. Our DAW exhibition promises to be an inspiring Art experience not to be missed !
Paul Cleden, Printmaker – paulcleden.co.uk
David Cutler, Bespoke Sculptures cutleraesthetics.co.uk
Rebecca Drury, Printmaker, Linocut – rebeccadruryprints.co.uk
Rebecca Guyett, Screenprint, Oils – guyettart.com
Sarah Jefferies, Mixed Media Painting insta:sarah.jaynejefferies.art
Colin Moore, Lino Print – colinmoore.uk.com
Jane Norman, Cyanotypes & Photography – janenormanphotography.co.uk
Pam Philip, Oil Paintings, Pastels – pamphilip.com
Christine Rogers, Seascape Painting – christinerogersart.com
Judy Tate, Pastels, Mixed Media – judytateartist.com
Roy Winstanley, Acrylic, Watercolour – roywinstanley.com
Ruth Holt
Venue 152
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Home Studio. Portraits, Landscapes, and Still Life contemporary oil paintings. Commissions taken. Exhibitions include with RP, ROI and NEAC, London.
KATHERINE MESSAGE CERAMICS & PRINT
Venue 143
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Finely thrown porcelain functional ware glazed in translucent colours. Sculptural vessels playing with form. Figurative mono and linoprints and cards.
DAMIAN CLARKE - MILLEFLEURS + STROKES
Venue 148
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I’ll be exhibiting several of the banners produced with members of 15 Stroke Clubs that I’ve worked with. Plus atmospheric, abstract and floral paintings.
I will also be performing a FREE live concert in my garden, playing some music and songs on the Hammer Dulcimer and Hurdy Gurdy that relate to my artwork on show. This will be on May 27th at 3pm at my exhibition address, 25 Kings Road, DT1 1NH.
ALISON WEBBER
Venue 142
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During Dorset Art Weeks I will be exhibiting my ‘Artistic Fusion’ project. My bold acrylic abstracts are inspired by the Jurassic Coast and reflect the strong emotional attachment I have to the magnificent cliffs which define our coastal landscape. This work complements my graphic monochrome photography for which I use patterns and symmetry to highlight the interaction between shapes and light.
KUHLA SHINE & TRACE PAINTS
Venue 137
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From miniatures, prints and cards to large scale paintings.
Trace – Themes of playfulness and spontaneity run through my vibrant and colourful pieces.
Kuhla – Sculptures and paintings focus on themes around home, belonging, and the spiritual nature of life.
COLIN WILLEY & MORGAN WILLEY
Venue 141
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Colin Willey is a professional oil painter working on landscape and still life. He is particularly inspired by big skies.
Morgan Willey is an up and coming artist working in the genre of landscape, with a focus on mark making.
JENNY PENNEY RELIEF SCULPTED LANDSCAPES & DRAWINGS
Venue 153
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Jenny works in relief, cutting out card with a scalpel. Her semi abstract, iconic landscapes pop out of the frame.
Girls on the Green
Venue 150
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Rebecca: Original paintings influenced by the South West depicting life by the sea encapsulating the charm of coastal life. I exhibit in a range of top galleries across the UK and abroad.
Jill: Silversmith inspired by the local landscape. Work has drawn inspiration from pebbles, seaweed and the lovely shapes formed by ripples and waves along the Dorset coastline.
NICOLA CUMBER AND JOANNE DRY
Venue 151
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We will be exhibiting in our home in the heart of Fordington, Dorchester. A vibrant area with lots of other exhibitors close by. Pastels, Watercolours, Acrylics, Resin Artwork, Gel Plate Prints, Textiles and Crochet all on display.
DAVID ATKINS, JACKIE ATKINS & GRACE ATKINS
Venue 144
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We will be showing an exciting selection of work including expressive paintings inspired by the land, sea, cities and figures, which will be shown alongside a dazzling collection of hand built ceramics and prints; monoprints, etchings and linocuts.
Ian Williams
Venue 147
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Ian will be showing installations of doves and other creatures along with sculptures in the gardens and paintings in the house.