ARTS
ARTS
By Julie Locke
VISUAL ART
Until Saturday 25 September from 10.00am to 5.30pm at David Simon Contemporary Art Gallery, Castle Cary, there is an exhibition ‘Jackie Philip: A Colourist in the Caribbean’. Last year, when Jackie’s short trip to Barbados turned into seven months of being stranded on the island, due partly to lockdown and partly to fallout from volcanic eruptions, she set up a temporary studio to make good use of time. Her latest paintings, informed by a variety of cultures and traditions, are more expansive and filled with luminosity and colour. Open: Monday to Saturday (closed on Wednesday and Sunday). For more information, phone 01963 359102 or visit www. davidsimoncontemporary.com. Until Wednesday 29 September from 9.30am to 5.00pm at The Jerram Gallery, Sherborne, there is an exhibition of John Maddison’s stunning still life, interior and landscape works in a unique solo show. A sensitive painter
who ‘celebrates the sweetness of an ordinary moment’, John’s work signifies his profound perception of the beauty in everyday life. John has been described as a painter ‘capable of investing the ordinary table-top still-life with magic and mystery.’ Gallery open: Tuesday to Saturday. For more information, visit www. jerramgallery.com or phone 01935 815261. Until Thursday 30 September from 10.00am at Bishop’s Palace, Wells, there is an exhibition of nature-inspired paintings entitled ‘Light in the Dark’ by the artist Jackie Henderson. Country lanes, The Levels and Moors, birds, flowers and even home-grown vegetables are all celebrated in vibrant watercolour. A yearlong project commenced when the world had turned into a dark place, but the light was there, if only one chose to see it. The exhibition will be held in the Exhibition Room of the Palace. Entrance is included with any valid admission ticket to the Palace and Gardens. For more information, visit www.
bishopspalace.org.uk or phone 01749 988111.
Until Friday 1 October from 10.00am at Bishop’s Palace, Wells, there is an exhibition of garden sculpture, curated by African Masters of Stone, featuring works by Zimbabwean artists of the Shona Sculpture movement. African Masters of Stone provides a platform for artists to present their work to a wider audience, so that they can continue a sustainable living and receive the artistic credit they deserve. The organisation also donates 10% of its profits to charities fighting poverty, malaria and HIV in developing countries. The sculptures will appear in the formal gardens, in flower beds, by the well pools and in the outer gardens – all available to purchase. The exhibition is included in standard admission to the Palace and Gardens. For more information, visit www. bishopspalace.org.uk or phone 01749 988111. Until Saturday 2 October from 10.00am to 5.00pm at ACEarts, Somerton, there is an exhibition ‘The Shape of Trees’
TEMPLECOMBE VILLAGE ART EXIBITION 2021 Templecombe will be hosting its second art exhibition on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 October. The exhibition will be open from 10am to 5pm each day. Ian Jenkinson was a very talented artist. Though he suffered with Alzheimer’s, he liked to sketch and talk about the subject of art which he loved dearly. The first exhibition in 2019 was a great success and was based around Ian. Sadly, this second exhibition is in Ian’s memory; he passed away during November 2020.
The proceedings will be going to Alzheimer’s Research. Many people reading this will know a friend or a family member who is suffering from this dreadful disease. The exhibition is being held at Templecombe Village Hall, BA8 0HP. It will be opened by the mayor of Sherborne, Mrs Anne Hall, at 10am on the Saturday morning. There will be no charge at the door but there will be a list of entries available for 50p. There will also be a simple form available asking visitors to vote for their favourite painting or work of art. Refreshments will be available throughout each day.
by Joanna Briar. Landscape ink drawings, paper sculptures and printmaking focus on Somerset trees and plants, with original drawings alongside lino, wood cut and Mokulito (wood lithography) prints. Handmade cards, postcards and books will also be for sale. Exhibition open: Tuesday to Saturday. For more information, phone 01458 273008 or visit www. acearts.co.uk. Until Sunday 3 October from 11.00am to 5.00pm at 5 Flingers Lane, Wincanton, Sarah Ayling and Julie Jenkins combine forces to show their colourful paintings and prints as part of Somerset Art Works Open Studios event. Sarah completed a degree in Art for Community in London and specialised in stained glass before relocating to Somerset. She also works in textiles and leather. Julie trained and worked as a graphic designer in London. She paints, in mixed media, vibrant portrait and landscape subjects, inspired by her extensive travel to remote locations. Escape on an exciting artistic journey around the world with Sarah and Julie - a unique opportunity to visit these two practising artists, to see and buy their work. Until Sunday 3 October, Somerset Art Works Open Studios 2021 presents work from more than 300 Somerset Art Works Members in over 200 studios and spaces across the county – one of the largest Open Studios events to date. This year, visitors will be able to experience and explore artists’ workspaces in new and different ways, both in person and online. A fold-out venue map and listings, available in cultural venues, will help visitors plan their journeys and 23
