visual arts & contemporary crafts ArtSpring Gallery

Stories of Inspiration

The ArtSpring Gallery in Tonbridge is a collective of thirteen talented painters, potters, jewellers, printers and glassworkers.

Each artist has followed their own individual path, and works in a different way, but one thing unites them all – a desire to bring passion and inspiration into the world.

Lucinda Bothwell‘s paintings, for example, express the love she feels for the East Sussex landscape where she lives.

“My paintings are almost always dominated by my chief inspiration,” she says, “the ever-changing, awe inspiring sky.”

Potter Jane Bridger draws inspiration from the ceramics of ancient Persia and China, as well as the world around us.

“Most of my work is thrown on the wheel and is classical in form”, says Jane. “I love the incredible potential of glazes, decorating and firing techniques.”

Gill Smith’s passion for textiles is rooted in her family history she thinks, as both her mother and grandmother were skilled needlewomen. But her work has grown from these roots and today she mixes painting, needlework and found objects in her work.

She says “I’m always looking for that new experience, to bring new things into my work”.

These three artists exemplify the ArtSpring spirit. If you would like to see more of their work and the creations of the other ArtSpring artists do come along to the gallery. A warm welcome – and inspiration – is guaranteed!

For more information about the Artspring artists and their work visit www.artspringgallery.co.uk