visual arts & contemporary crafts chalk gallery

We have members from a wide range of artistic disciplines and the power of our window display is in showcasing that variety and drawing visitors in. This spring is no different: with three diverse talents enjoying the spotlight in our window.

First up during April is Yolande Beer. Her passion for ceramics simply oozes from the work. Her decorated pots, platters and jugs are covered with lively and flowing figures. Dramatic and eye catching, they show off her flair for life-drawing and love of a bright colour palette.

Alan Taylor’s evocative landscape paintings are highlighted in May. His process, immersing himself in the local environment and painting outside, is of vital importance to him. And the results are paintings that capture both the specificity of our Sussex landscape and the feeling of wellbeing that living here amongst this beauty brings us. www.chalkgallery.co.uk c-w from top: Alan Taylor, View from the Downs looking northwest towards High Weald; inset:Alan Taylor; Sally Smith, Collections; Yolande Beer, Platter; inset: Yolande Beer

At the end of May is Sally Smith. Sally exemplifies the traditions of still-life painting but with a wholly modern spin. Charity shop finds, car boot purchases and flowers jostle amongst collected and inherited items. These are all brought to life with collage and paint, a massive dash of colour and an abundance of fun.

As well as the work of these featured artists displayed in the window, there will continue to be the usual wide range of art by all the Chalk artists showing inside the gallery. Come one, come all and enjoy what Chalk Gallery has to offer this spring. Find us at 4 North Street, Lewes, BN7 2PA. Open Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm.