Performance

An Exhibition in support of Sleaford Live Week.

For this year’s exhibition we gave our artists the general theme ‘Performance’, allowing them to interpret the word as they wished.  We have received some surprising, yet interesting  and quirky interpretations; the performance of nature in flora, fauna and moving landscapes as well images representing music, theatre and sport.

In the second week of this two-week exhibition, during Sleaford Live week we have a couple of performers of our own.

Mary Newman, gallery stalwart who designs and paints theatre back-drops for local drama productions, will be creating a mural on a specially prepared ‘wall’ in the gallery.  The outline of her image has already been started and she will be painting in the gallery on the following days during ‘Live Week’

Mon 02, Tues 03 May:  10.00 am – 1.00 pm

Wed 04, Thur 05, Fri 06 May: 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm

Mary also produces paintings, ceramics and mixed media artwork and will be staging a solo show ‘Connections’ at the Carre Gallery starting 06 June.

Our Artist in Residence, Robin Hall will be in the gallery most afternoons demonstrating his skills in Calligraphy.  Trained as a graphic designer, Robin is best known for his landscapes and animals in watercolour and pencil.  During Sleaford Live Week he will be creating an intricate interpretation of the word ‘Performance’ that visitors can see developing as the week progresses.  Robin says, “The planning takes ages, especially for interlaced patterns but I like the challenge.”

Robin Hall will be staging a joint exhibition ‘Nature and Structure’ with photographer Martin Cameron at the Carre Gallery starting 23 May.

Both Robin and Mary will be happy to discuss their work, the gallery, art in general and the weather.  Don’t be shy.  Come on in.

Also please visit the blog during live week, updates will be added as work progresses.

Exhibition open 10 am – 4 pm until Sat 07 May.  Sleaford Live Week starts on Friday 29 April and continues until Sunday 08 May.

Images: Who do you think you are? (mixed media) by Mary Newman.  Garden Acrobat (coloured pencils) by Robin Hall. Below: Mural Wall and Calligraphy preparation.  Photographed at the gallery by Martin Cameron.  Click on any image to see a larger version

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