ARTS AND EXHIBITIONS

Still-Lifes and Landscapes by Simon West, New Oriel Hall, Larkhall, Bath, 29–30 October, 10am-5pm

Simon, who is self-taught, lives in Bath where he paints still-lifes and landscapes. He has exhibited his work at the Royal West of England Academy in Bristol and at the Bath Society of Artists’ Annual Exhibition.

The Art House Exhibition: Three Artists –Three Art Forms The Art House, Springfield Farm, Stony Littleton, Bath, 16–30 October The Art House is opening its doors to an exhibition of art works by three artists using three different art forms. Max Aiken’s abstract landscapes, inspired by the places he has visited, express vivid sense of place; Clare Conrad’s ceramics, through the texture and colours she uses, express the contradiction between the decay and dilapidation of the paintwork on Italian buildings, and the beauty of which has inspired her work; Giles Penny’s sculptures are inspired by the humour and emotion that he observes in people’s daily lives. the-arthouse.co.uk

The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath Elisabeth Frink: Strength and Sensuality until 8 January Featuring themes such as storytelling, animals, humour and violence, Strength and Sensuality shows a selection of Dame Elisabeth Frink’s bronzes and works on paper.

Rodin –Degas: Impressionist Sculpture until 8 January This exhibition focuses on Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) and Edgar Degas’ (1834-1917 representation of the human body and their expression of its energy through both dynamic poses and static poise.

Herakles and the Lion’s Mask by Elisabeth Frink, Etching with aquatint, 1988 © The Holburne Museum. Photography: Peter J Stone

This exhibition showcases a series of prints selected from Muban Educational Trust’s collection of over 6,000, and tells the story of China’s 20th-century wars, revolution and rejuvenation. Artistic trends, political movements and technical developments in modern Chinese printmaking are explored, and viewers will be invited to consider some fundamental issues of Chinese culture in the 20th and 21st centuries. meaa.org.uk

, 1988. Image © Li Qun Late Return in Early Spring Li Qun,

This exhibition showcases the delights and wonders of water through an immersive and multi-sensory experience. The aim is to bring to life the theme of water through artworks from large oil paintings on canvas to smaller photographs, prints and objects. Suitable for all the family, there are free workshops for children so they can explore their own creativity and engage with the world of art and water. As Natalie says “I hope that people will walk around this innovative show and that it will touch them and make them smile!” Late night opening and live music on 7 October until 8pm. bynatalie.co.uk

Breaking the Surface by Natalie Bedford

Early Autumn Woods, oil on canvasby David Walsh

Sandra Higgins Art is delighted to exhibit new works by en plein air landscape artist, David Walsh. David paints in all seasons, responding to the light and weather; his sensitivity is evident in every brushstroke. Visit the Sandra Higgins online gallery to view David’s latest work or contact Sandra to arrange a private visit to David’s Wiltshire studio.

Painting by Tom Davey

The award-winning monthly Bath Contemporary Artists’ Fair (BCAF) is back for its autumn/winter season on Sunday 9 October. Committed to bringing the best of contemporary art from the city and beyond to the heart of Bath, the fair has created a regular space where artists can network, share ideas, connect with the public, and where the public can connect with art. Visitors can browse the works of local artists and admire fine art, photography, sculpture, textiles, ceramics and much more, all under the vaulted glass roof of Green Park Station. For updates and exhibiting artists visit the website. bcaf.co.uk

Form & Freedom, Andrew Bird and Chris Buck, 15 October –5 November, Clifton Contemporary Art, Clifton, Bristol In the paintings of Andrew Bird and the cast bronze sculptures of Chris Buck, there is an exciting juxtaposition between the spontaneous and structural form. Through Andrew’s layered canvases, you can see the interplay between form and freedom as the artist conjures what he describes as ‘slices of time’ with gestural marks and rich colours. Chris’ sculptures are essentially abstract, sometimes inspired by found objects and developed without planning or drawing.

PhotoBath, a network of photographers, returns after a three year break with the exhibition, Documentary, featuring the work of ten photographers, including the award-winning Chris Roche, Hannah Mentz, Chris Niedenthal and many more. Documentary is dedicated to the memory of two valued and much-missed former members – Gabriel Stillwater and David Kernek – who died earlier this year.

Photograph by Matt Stuart

“I aim to present a contemporary perspective on some familiar places. I often focus on the darker side of Bath architecture; peeling paint and stained stonework.”

David’s work is being exhibited at The Claremont Pub, 5 Claremont Road, Bath; and at The Old Crown Pub, Weston, Bath. Custom prints are available online in a range of sizes – see the website:

Image: Water’s Edge, A2 framed giclée print by David Ringsell. Light and shadow add drama to former warehouses on the River Avon.