On Display Showcasing local artists and art galleries
1. PENLEE HOUSE GALLERY AND MUSEUM The Lamorna Inn, 1915 by Sir Alfred Munnings
Famed equestrian painter, Sir Alfred Munnings, lived and worked in west Cornwall from 1910 to 1917 and this painting of The Lamorna Inn beautifully demonstrates his love of animals, and his great skill in painting them. Penlee House’s summer exhibition, ‘Munnings in Cornwall’, runs from 15th June until 7th September, bringing together works by Munnings and his contemporaries. Gallery open daily from 10am until 5pm.
MORRAB ROAD, PENZANCE TR18 4HE 01736 363625 | www.penleehouse.org.uk
2. THE OLD LIFEBOAT HOUSE
A Storm is Coming by Linda Matthews Local artist, Linda Matthews, will be showing her recent paintings at The Old Lifeboat House in Porthleven from 6th to 12th July. Stormy seas and dramatic skies are depicted on large canvasses, along with smaller seascape studies and mixed media abstract landscapes. Also on display will be paintings by Jane Bath, ceramics by Jacqui Freeman and tiles by Zoe Freeman. MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, PORTHLEVEN TR13 9JS www.lindamatthewsart.com
3. CIRCLE CONTEMPORARY GALLERY
‘Water Leaves’ Oil on canvas: 140 x 140 cm by Susan Bleakley
4. LAUNCHART GALLERY
My Porthleven by Trudi Drewett
his fine art gallery is located on the tlantic ighway between Padstow and Wadebridge. CIRCLE represents a diverse group of artists who have a strong personal style, and is committed to showing contemporary art which, above all, is visually acute, thoughtful and beautiful. The gallery is a cool and minimal space which continues to evolve, showing emerging and well-known artists, alternating group and solo exhibitions, focusing on fresh and innovative art. Visit the website for all current and upcoming exhibitions.
July at LaunchArt brings you a wonderful new artist. Trudi Drewett’s passion is illustrating children’s books, inspired by her local Cornish surroundings and the natural environment. She’s an artist working in a variety of mediums including watercolour and collage. Make sure to see Trudi at LaunchArt where she is exhibiting her new collection, ‘My Cornwall’.
HAWKSFIELD, ATLANTIC HIGHWAY (A39) PL27 7LR 01208 813220 | www.circlecontemporary.co.uk
LAUNCHART, 2A THOMAS STREET, PORTHLEVEN TR13 9DG 07835 524641 | info@launchart.co.uk | www.trudidrewett.com
5. A GREAT ESCAPE ART 4 Wrasse on Lemon by Stuart Law
In 20 years of exhibiting his work, Stuart Law has never met another artist using the same technique, Gyotaku – the Japanese art of printing with real fish It really is uite uni ue. Make sure to visit Stuart’s website to see his extensive range of Gyotaku, floral watercolours and traditional landscapes. 07544 703540 www.agreatescapeart.net agreatescapeart
6. THE CUSTOMS HOUSE GALLERY
‘ Light Flow’ by Roger Curtis
Standing on Porthleven’s harbour side, The Customs House Gallery showcases a diverse collection of work by some of Cornwall’s finest artists. he gallery in orthleven is a member of the Own Art scheme, and will be hosting an exhibition of work by Roger Curtis from 26th July until 1st August. Please see the website for more details. COMMERCIAL ROAD, PORTHLEVEN TR13 9JD 01326 569365 | www.cornwall-art.co.uk
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