Spring2013

Claire Sheriff

Sense of Space: Virginia Ray and Jessica Jordan

Spring Contemporary Craft Collection

Private view:

1 February, 6-8pm

Private view:

1 February, 6-8pm

1 F E B R U A R Y – 1 6 M A R C H 1 F E B R U A R Y – 2 7 A P R I L

Virginia Ray’s paintings and Jessica Jordan’s

ceramic explore ideas of landscape and

change, caused either by man or nature.

Jessica uses aerial views of the

downs, looking at the changing

landscape through the seasons.

She explores corroded surfaces, the

contrast of rough and smooth line,

patterns and texture that are found

on stones, wood, glass and metal

that have been weathered and

broken down from natural erosion.

Known for selecting contemporary craft

of the highest quality and skills, we are

delighted to present new work by:

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• Patricia Andrianou

• Holly Berry

• Jennifer Cobham

• Alison Dupernex

• Jonathan Garratt

• Kate Hasted

• Paul Jackson

• Bea Jareno

• Jo Lavelle

• Tim Lake

• Janine Partington

• Bryony Rich

• Sherry Richmond

• Ingrid Saag

• Claire Sherriff

• Charlotte Stockley

• Ali Tomlin

• Alexandra Twin

• Jill Walker

• Josie Walters

• Sarah Weiss

and many more

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Virginia’s work seeks

to confirm the idea

that landscape is

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a site of history, a

documentation

of life and events

that are deeply

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with man.

In her vibrant abstract paintings Lesley

explores the materiality and spirituality

of life.

She has drawn inspiration from scientific theories

such as chaos and superstring theories as well

as from visits to India, Laos and Cambodia.

Lesley makes work that is contemplative and

invites curiosity.

Lesley Bellchambers

The Rhythm of Life:1 February – 16 March

Louise Davies is a painter

and printmaker.

Her prints are concerned with

the landscape: some based on

childhood memories, reflecting on

the countryside and coast of the

west of England. She combines layers

of strong translucent colour with a

sensitive line drawing and calligraphic

marks, portraying the fluidity of the

ever changing elements of nature.

She was awarded the Curwen Print

Prize in 2012.

Translucent Colour:

22 February – 4 April

Louise Davies

CREATE A RING: METAL JEWELLERY WORKSHOP

Sat 16 February, 11am-4pm (booking required: 01252 713208)

£50/40 concessions (incl. materials)

Come and learn a new jewellery technique with award winning

Rebecca Skeels from the University for The Creative Arts. Participants will create

a personalised silver ring to keep. Max. 8 participants – all levels welcome.

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Rising Stars 2013 showcases

and champions some of the

most talented students and

recent graduates of BA and

MA fine and applied arts

programmes across the UK.

It presents new work across a range

of art forms, being an ideal place

to find and invest in a future star.

A catalogue for the exhibition is

available.

Winner of Rising Stars 2012

Professional Development Award

Influenced by her research into early 1700s

Japanese tableware and Italian architecture,

Michelle’s work explores these forms in porcelain.

Through carefully constructed geometry and

optical effects, she recreates evocative and

abstract architectural ideas.

Rising Stars 2013

Private view:

22 March, 6-8pm

2 3 M A R C H – 4 M AY

Free event to artists: Rising Stars Symposium on 18-19 April Top speakers, talks and small group practical workshops, supporting artists’ skills development. Bookings & further info: gallery@newashgate.org.uk

Rising Stars is supported by the

Billmeir Charitable Trust.

Also, thanks to the University for

Creative Arts and Farnham Maltings.

Artist in Focus:

22 March – 27 April

Michelle ArieuMichelle Arieu

Emma Rawson

The New Ashgate Gallery is an educational charity that promotes contemporary visual arts and crafts to as wide a public as possible, through a programme of changing exhibitions, projects with artists, makers, and projects of support and development delivered by the trust with local, regional, national and international partnerships and educational events.

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and complimentary drinks with artists.

In addition, Angels receive 10%

discount on art and craftwork

purchases for 12 months.

You become a Patron for £25 a year or

an Angel for an additional £35 per year.

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