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CULTURE VULTURE What’s on now – 29.05.2016 CONTEMPORARY MANX ART 2016 //ISLE GALLERY, TYNWALD MILLS//
New work from leading Manx contemporary artists including James Duggan, Megan Hindley, Juan Moore, Alexander Colby, Ian Coulson, Jelena Benson, Eileen Schaer, Anna Clucas, Colette Gambell and Kate Jerry.
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now – 21.05.2016 DRAWN STEEL //SAYLE GALLERY, DOUGLAS//
This all new exhibition of Robert Jones’ work combines stone, metal and wood. Rob, who works from his studio and garden in Ramsey, is inspired by the landscape and industrial heritage of the Isle of Man and although he’s always been interested in art, he opted to serve a traditional apprenticeship in carpentry and joinery before working in the building trade, specialising in the conservation of old buildings. It was 2011 before he turned his attention to art, specifically sculpture. Although he has no formal art training, Rob’s work has been lauded by sculptor - and Sayle Gallery Patron - Michael Sandle RA, and is also on display in the new sculpture garden at Ramsey Grammar School. www.sayle.gallery www.facebook.com/SayleGallery
Now – 21.05.2016 CREATIVE NETWORK EXHIBITION //HODGSON LOOM GALLERY, LAXEY//
An exciting exhibition of work from members of The Creative Network begins as part of the Isle of Man Art Festival and continues right through May. Artists showing in the gallery include John Caley, Nicola Dixon, Susanne Ekdahl, Julie Fayle, Val Galpin, Colette Gambell, Myra Gilbert, Eric Glitheroe, Bryony Harrison, Gillian Hinds, Pat Kelly, Maureen Kennaugh, Christie Nuell, Claire Pearse, Pauline Quaye, Julie Roberts, Eileen Schaer, Pat Tutt and Rosie Wood. www.facebook.com/ HodgsonLoomGallery
now – 09.07.2016 OF GORSE AND GAELS //STUDIO 42, PORT ST MARY// Ellie Baker is a landscape artist
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who is inspired by the Isle of Man’s patchwork fields, rocky beaches, dramatic skies, ragged gorse and dry stone walls. She has been developing her distinct style for over ten years and has always worked in acrylic paint and in vivid colours. Ellie also includes Celtic and Viking motifs into some of her work, hidden in the form of lichen on rocks or hillside bracken.
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now – 22.05.2016 THE ART OF DARKNESS //THE SAYLE GALLERY, DOUGLAS//
ISLE OF MAN POST OFFICE LAUNCHES MATT SEWELL STAMPS FEATURING EXCLUSIVE MANX SHEARWATER IMAGE
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Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present a stamp collection featuring the illustrations of artist and ornithologist Matt Sewell. The partnership, under the brand ‘Matt Sewell’s Birds’ was licensed by Penguin Random House Enterprises. The stamps beautifully depict a selection of ‘birds spotted and jotted in the Isle of Man’ with an exclusive illustration of the Manx Shearwater. The stamps together with Matt's latest book Penguins and Other Sea Birds are both due for release on March 24th.
Photographer Julian Simmonds in a full exhibition of his work, including ‘dark skies’ images. Plus, from 28 April, sculptures from Rob Jones. And the Sayle Gallery will be open for three full days over the Bank Holiday weekend with a series of workshops and demonstrations during the Isle of Man Festival of Art.
07.05.2016 AN AFTERNOON WITH CHRIS KILLIP //MANX MUSEUM, DOUGLAS//
Chris Killip, one of the most influential documentary photographers of the post-war generation will provide a fascinating insight into his career and will sign purchased copies of his book, Isle of Man Revisited, from 3pm. £10 adults (£5 students). Tickets available from the Manx Museum shop and online at manxheritageshop.im
Matt Sewell, who has been described as the Banksy of the bird world, is the former artist in residence of the BBC’s Springwatch Unsprung, and has also appeared on Countryfile. His watercolour illustrations can be found across a variety of media and in a series of six books, including Our Garden Birds and Owls which also include his whimsical descriptions of birds. Matt, who has worked closely with the Post Office’s Stamps & Coins division to devise its latest issue, recently visited the Sound and Cregneash Village on the Isle of Man to study the local bird life. As a bird observatory the Calf of Man (which is located close by) attracts around 33 species of birds that breed on the Island annually, ten of which are sea birds.
07.05.2016 – 30.07.2016 CHRIS KILLIP’S ISLE OF MAN REVISTED //MANX MUSEUM, DOUGLAS//
In the text that accompanies the stamp issue, Matt describes how birds have been a constant – and obsessive - part of his life. During his childhood, he immersed himself in bird books, pictures and postcards, and was fascinated by birds’ colours, markings and forms which he has characterised in his illustrations. For instance, he describes Buntings, Tits and Finches as being cute, cheeky chaps, the heavy brow of the Sparrowhawk leaving him stricken with fear, and the gorgeous pink Linnet making him swoon.
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The stamp issue contains ten beautiful watercolour illustrations of birds including an exclusive image of the Manx Shearwater.
A rare opportunity to the see the stunning black and white prints of the Isle of Man’s people and places by distinguished Manx photographer Chris Killip. Admission free.
every Friday FRIDAY ART CINEMA //SAYLE GALLERY, DOUGLAS//
An eclectic selection of art films and films about art every Friday at 7.30pm. See website for details. www.sayle.gallery
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