COMMUNITY An
AWTF
Exhibition
Upstairs at Lauderdale House 7th - 27th Sept
WELCOME Community is an exhibition that brings together local North London artists who believe in the power of giving. Each work has either been lovingly donated or painted especially for the charity exhibition. The exhibition, curated by an Alexandra Wylie Tower Foundation volunteer Tara Griffin, has brought together local artists of all ages and has secured a donation of celebrity artworks as well. The works depict scenes inspired by the local area, portraits, and spaces in which people feel ‘at home’. Its focus is the community as a space. Also, the emotions that arise when a person is part of a community, and the unity that has arisen from all these artists coming together. 100% of the profits from the sale of any item goes to The Alexandra Wylie Tower Foundation (AWTF). AWTF is a local Highgate charity that was set up by Lindsey & Rob Wylie after the death of their only daughter, Alexandra Wylie. It works with disadvantaged young people and families, helping to provide basic provisions and opportunities that inspire a passion for life. The inspiration for the exhibition came when Tara realised what a wealth of talent was held in the local community - especially in those who are always kind enough to offer help at AWTF. “I just looked around us, I took a good look at all the people that want to help, so wonderfully, with the charity and I realised that we had a wealth of creative talent. I thought there must be something we can do with that talent. Something that allows us to showcase the talent that is on our doorstep. ’ said Tara Griffin, curator of the project. ‘We also have a great location here in Highgate: Lauderdale House. Run by Katherine Ives, Lauderdale House is so welcoming to any new projects and community outreach. ’
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE OR DONATE To purchase : Please email Alliesfoundation@gmail.com with the piece title. Any enquires can be emailed to Alliesfoundation@gmail.com The exhibition hangs at Lauderdale House till the 27th of September. After this time your purchase will be wrapped, and delivered to you. Alternatively you can collect it from an Allie's Dinner - a night that sees some of our young people cook a healthy meal with food donated by local businesses hosted at our headquarters. In attendance will be some of our young people alongside Lindsey and Rob Wylie. This program helps us to teach young people how to cook healthy budgeted meals, and offers the chance for the young people to relax and engage with each other. We have limited seating at this event so this is a limited offer. To donate: Please head to our just giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/awtf/Donate Opening times: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday: 11am - 4pm Thursday: 11.30 - 4pm (please call to confirm the gallery is open) Friday: 11.00am – 4pm (please call to confirm the gallery is open) Saturdays: Closed Sunday 17th & 24th September: 11am - 4pm (please call to confirm the gallery is open on other Sundays)
"We're supporters of the wonderful work Lindsey Wylie and her team at Alexandra Wylie Tower Foundation - AWTF do. This latest, and if we may be so bold, inspired, event at the beautiful Lauderdale House is surely a must for art and photography fans or browsers, we all love a browser - there's lots of local talent, a celebrity art injection too. Who knows, you might realise that blank wall space at home needs a little dressing and the perfect picture could waiting in the wings. A talent-heavy event for a worthy charity" -Mini Kin children's shop in Muswell Hill
Stephen Doak An artist from Highbury, he now lives in Teddington where he creates inspired collages of London landmarks and uses acrylics to paint landscapes and still life. He enjoys painting those moments and objects that bring him joy.
Tomatoes
Beach at Little Hampton
Acrylic on Canvas
Acrylic on Canvas
2017
2016
'I bought these fabulous tomatoes at an organic market in Montmiral, and wanted to capture the colours before eating them.'
"I painted this after a swim; I really wanted to catch the reflections of the sky in the pools of water left by the tide."
£90
£80
Dilys Foster Dilys is an artist whose work really captures the emotions of a scene. Her latest work pairs vivid colours together to produce an almost overwhelming nostalgia for past summers.
Sunflowers in Monmiral Acrylic on Canvas 2016
"I was inspired to paint the sunflowers when sitting at the edge of a field of sunflowers in Southern France on a boiling hot day. It felt like the field was on fire! "
£90
Tomos McDermott
This student of illustration at Bournemouth University, originally from Wembley, produces intriguing works that push against the norm. Tomos works with mediums such as coffee, envelopes, found paper and more in his dynamic works.
B1 & B2
Sidney
Coffee, Chalk Paint on Envelope 2017
Ink, Pencil on Paper. 2017
Morning routines are hard to grasp. There is always marmite or too much honey on the side of the knife and all the sounds hurt.
'Hyena's look like a dirty cross between monkeys, rats and dogs. With Dan Ackroyd's hair.
£30
£30
Rita DC
Rita is a passionate artist whose works are inspired by the classics. An enthusiastic sketcher from a young age, she recalls a Miss WeymanJones, an old art teacher who encouraged her work. Now Rita attends evening art classes at a local venue and has recently met a kindred spirit. To Rita, art is a great medium to connect with people and draw your aches, pains , worries and problems away for a short while.
Rossetti Woman
Marilyn
Pencil on Paper
Pencil on Paper
2017
2017
'I have always been interested in the depiction of lips and eyes. For me, Rossetti is a master at those sensuous features.'
'Marilyn, well, she is just the perfect encapsulation of the Rossetti woman's sensuality. She always radiated it.'
ÂŁ30
ÂŁ30
Susan Griffin Susan Griffin was an avid artist as a child and into her early 20's. Now she has returned to the art world showcasing her watercolour talents. Her work has a subtle beauty that delicately pulls you in and has you creating a world around the image.
Down by the Docks Watercolour on Paper
' I adore children's illustrations. I am inspired by books and art for children and wanted to create a scene that brought that childhood magic to life.'
ÂŁ40
Susan Griffin
By The Water Watercolour on Paper
'This boat scene has a subtle serenity about it. Beautiful and tranquil were my words when I set about this image.'
SOLD
ÂŁ40 In The Garden Watercolour on Paper
' For me, flowers always symbolise lovers and beauty. And, well, the bike...who is riding it? Who abandoned their basket? A mysterious rendezvous inside the darkened door?
ÂŁ40
Tara-Jane Griffin Daughter of Susan Griffin, Tara Griffin has been inspired to create throughout her life. Originally a sketch artist, she now enjoys working with ink and acrylic. Her work is focused on her literary background (poet and actress), and her beloved London. She feels that she didn't inherit her mothers talent for watercolours, but, you know, you can't have everything.
The Endless Sunset The Poem
Acrylic on Canvas 2017
Ink, Pen and Acrylic on
One day I walked home across the heath. There was this sunset that was just breathtaking, the colours were so vivid it was something ethereal. So I came home, and I painted this. To me, that sunset should never have ended.'
Canvas 2015
What can I say. I love Poe. I feel at home in his poetry.
£40 per canvas £110 set
£60 SOLD
Barny Doak A film student from Islington, Barny Doak sold his first piece of art work when he was seven. Since then he has been an avid creator in a number of fields. His work is detailed, subtle, and delicate.
Bandstand Acrylic on Canvas
' Having attended William Ellis, I inevitably spent a lot of time on the Heath. For me, its a place of memories. not to mention that I love the look of the bandstand. It's simple stature is beautiful to me, and it holds one of the best views of London.'
ÂŁ60
Sonia Handford
Sonia Handford's works have been donated to us by her daughter Kate Handford. Sonia was a passionate artist whose work focused on still life. The piece you see here, conservatory, is typical or her work - abstract, innovative yet simple.
Conservatory Watercolour on Paper
This features the inside of Sonia's conservatory. A space she much enjoyed.
ÂŁ75
Charcoal woman Original print number 1 Charcoal on Paper
elusive and enigmatic
ÂŁ55
Kate Handford Kate Handford is a creative soul from London. She enjoys nature, is a keen gardener and much of her work revolves around gorgeous landscapes and the textures and emotions of fauna and flora.
Leaves Oil Pastels on Paper
'This pictures is all about autumnal leaves. They are welcoming to me.'
ÂŁ30
Miriam Barker As a student, Miriam had her recently philosophical writing published; a piece written on the value of artistic works and the ethics of copycat art. She herself is keen artist and uses her work to spread messages or to illicit interesting emotions from those observing her works.
Midnight Foxes Oil Pastels, Pen and Acrylic on Canvas
'I just really like foxes. However, one could read something of a f**k you to fox hunting into if you wanted. But also foxes are London. To them, like to some people, the streets are their forest.'
ÂŁ30
ALL HEARTS BEAT AS ONE CINDY LASS Our celebrity canvases were donated to us by Artist Cindy Lass. Cindy is an artist who has been commissioned in the past by celebrities and politicians, her painting of the Queen’s corgis reside in Her Majesty’s private quarters at Buckingham Palace. Last year she connected with celebrities for a charity exhibition All Hearts Beat As One in aid of Heart Cells Foundation- which saw submissions reflecting personal interpretations of what a heart means to them. These were displayed in an amazing installation that featured works from some of our young people from The Pilion Trust's Crashpad homeless shelter. Cindy came and gave a personal session, guiding the young people through meditation and creativity. Her generosity did not stop there, however, all the remaining canvases she kindly donated to The Crashpad. 100% of the profits from the sale of these works will go towards projects with the Crashpad.
1 Jackie St Clair Model
2 Gail Porter TV presenter, former model and actress
3 Hugo and Millie Mackintosh TV personalities
4 Anonymous
5 Anonymous
6 Anonymous
Each Canvas ÂŁ100
7 Norwell Roberts QMP London's first Black Policeman.
8 Arlene Phillips CBE Choreographer, Director, TV judge & presenter.
9 Norwell Roberts QMP London's first Black Policeman.
7 Isabel De Ameda Artist
8 Meg Matthews Model
9 Melissa Odabash Fashion Designer
Each Canvas ÂŁ100
13 Anita Dobson Actress
14 Lynne Franks Writer
15 Lorrane Footballer
Each Canvas £100
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Thank Thank YOU
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for your continued support of The Alexandra Wylie Tower Foundation. Every donation and each sale helps us to continue our good work in our local area.