Bistro 8 Artist exhibiting at Bistro 8. Teaming up with Gallery 7 who’s owner artist Victoria Mead is coordinating various one man shows as well as exhibiting works from the following artists. Exhibition is being set up from Monday 13 March. For more information please call 01489 854259
Philip Lyons Philip’s main subject is the Cornish landscape. Not just its rugged coast but its quiet, sleepy creeks and its lush green valleys and the buildings in the landscape. What is important to Philip is finding a balance between abstract ideas and depicting the real place. He exhibits widely..
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Mike Moss Born in Preston, Lancashire in 1948. Emigrated to Australia in his twenties and later travelled to New Zealand where he held his first exhibition. Returned to the UK to attend both Preston and Plymouth Colleges of Art before eventually settling in Cornwall. In 1984 Michael won the Western Morning News Open Art Competition and in 1991 he was a prize-winner in the EccoGoodhousekeeping Open Exhibition. Exhibiting three South West Opens and in 1996 he won prizes in the Mixed Media and Drawing categories of the Society of Artists for Cornwall. In 1997 he was a prize-winner in the Sterts Open Competition and in 1998 he won two prizes in the Watercolour and Drawing sections in the Society of Artists in Cornwall. In 2006 he won the Watercolour prize at Stuart House. ..s.
The work is highly influenced by the landscapes of North Cornwall and she uses this as an inspiration for her abstract forms. She exhibits her work in her gallery and in many others in the southwest as well as further afield. She studied at Falmouth School of Art and Brunel University and is an exhibiting member of the CCA. She is happy to undertake commissions.
Francis Spice Originally from Somerset I moved to Cornwall in 1998. I had worked with clay for a number of years making hand modelled figures and animals. I then studied ceramics and design at Cornwall College and in 2008 I completed my Higher National Diploma. My work now is mainly hand built slab work. From a flat piece of clay I cut out my desired shape before assembling the piece together. I use under glazes, glazes, stains, oxides and gold lustre to decorate my work. Each piece is fired 2-3 times. My inspiration comes from everything and anything.
Richard Gibson The boxes I make are based on the pattern developed by the Shaker communities in America during the 19th century. Inspired by their simplicity and work ethic, all the boxes are made by hand and use hardwoods sourced locally and sustainably including from some of the well-known estates such as Stock Gaylard, Westobirt and Heligan. In addition to the traditional stacking box design where on size fits inside the next for ease of storage, I also produce contemporary pieces based on the same principles such as range of trays and egg carriers.”
John Griffiths Interested in the essence of landscape and its timeless and spiritual quality. Favourite artists include Turner, Cezanne and Paul Henry. His work is highly textured and although previously working in watercolours he now concentrates mainly on mixed media and oils using materials from the location. Inspired by the rugged landscapes of North Cornwall, Ireland and the dramatic and colourful landscapes of the Languedoc in southern France. His work has been purchased by the National Trust and he exhibits widely. Commissions undertaken. 68 | The LOOP
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