We had two lovely workshops from Oxton Artists Liz Hadwin and Desdemona McCannon which were really well attended.
Video by Bob Wass of one of the resulting performances
Monday, 28 November 2011
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Oxton Art Fair 2011 closes today at 4pm
Please join the exhibiting artists, craftspeople and designers at the Williamson Art Gallery today until 4pm, with cafe and art activities.
Oxton Art Fair
On today at The Williamson until 4pm with cafe from Chilli and Chive and shadow puppet workshop with lots of art, craft and design work for sale by local artists.
Tuesday, 22 November 2011
Monday, 21 November 2011
Lovely article in today's Liverpool Daily Post
Exhibiting Oxton Artist Jacqui Chapman has a great piece in today's liverpool daily post . About her travels to Florence Biennial in Italy....how exciting...all this and the Oxton Art Fair!
Sunday, 20 November 2011
Oxton Artist will be exhibiting this year - Mark Wayne Barrett
Mark Wayne Barrett - An
Earl Grey and Lemon Puff fuelled Mad-Wirral-Bohemian artist/ illustrator
- and parallel sensitive, space gazing ambassador for universal peace
and harmony!
Other than that - who I am, where I've been and what I've done with my life so far - I'd rather leave to my tatty art efforts to explain... should they ever gain satisfactory completion of course! But, hey, life y'know... there's always so much to do isn't there? And it's all too short really...
To my mind the most important thing is to be nice to everyone and do what you can for the good of all things. Make sure you have lots of fun, while you can, but always remember to be careful and sensitive to everyone else. Regard every single person you meet, without exception, with the same respect you would wish to receive if you were in their shoes, and if you mess up, say sorry and keep on trying to do better! A perfectly simple sentiment that I hope shines through my work like a great big beautiful smile!!!
Other than that - who I am, where I've been and what I've done with my life so far - I'd rather leave to my tatty art efforts to explain... should they ever gain satisfactory completion of course! But, hey, life y'know... there's always so much to do isn't there? And it's all too short really...
To my mind the most important thing is to be nice to everyone and do what you can for the good of all things. Make sure you have lots of fun, while you can, but always remember to be careful and sensitive to everyone else. Regard every single person you meet, without exception, with the same respect you would wish to receive if you were in their shoes, and if you mess up, say sorry and keep on trying to do better! A perfectly simple sentiment that I hope shines through my work like a great big beautiful smile!!!
Oxton Artist exhibiting in 2011 _ Lisa Waldman
Lisa Waldman is a talented jewellery designer and
silversmith based in the Wirral - where all her pieces are designed and
lovingly handcrafted in her workshop. Lisa has been designing her
collection for over 10 years.
She has a fabulous new selection of ‘ready to wear' contemporary pieces in silver now available to buy - anything from simple flower earrings and silver gem stone rings to gorgeous vintage pearl necklaces and the stunning butterfly range.
She has a fabulous new selection of ‘ready to wear' contemporary pieces in silver now available to buy - anything from simple flower earrings and silver gem stone rings to gorgeous vintage pearl necklaces and the stunning butterfly range.
Oxton Artist exhibiting in 2011 - Jayne Turner
Felicity Jayne is a collection of bright colourful illustrations and small gifts from the imagination of Jayne Turner.
Jayne studied Textile Design at Manchester Metropolitan University during which time she grew a love for drawing buildings, shops and landmarks that she liked. Her illustrations feature her local Oxton Village, her home City Liverpool, and her Capital City London, as well as other places she likes to visit. Her Illustrations also become merchandise too, as she loves to develop her drawings into quirky gifts for you to keep or to send to family and friends of the places you live, visit or just love!
Jayne studied Textile Design at Manchester Metropolitan University during which time she grew a love for drawing buildings, shops and landmarks that she liked. Her illustrations feature her local Oxton Village, her home City Liverpool, and her Capital City London, as well as other places she likes to visit. Her Illustrations also become merchandise too, as she loves to develop her drawings into quirky gifts for you to keep or to send to family and friends of the places you live, visit or just love!
Oxton Artists exhibiting in 2011 _ Roger Sinek
Roger Sinek is from
Zimbabwe, and has been taking photographs with some serious intent since
aged 11. He originally came to Liverpool to study architecture and play
drums. These days he does personal work and undertakes commissions
between working at Tate Liverpool. He exhibits regularly with the Soup
collective and the Oxton Artists.
"I believe photographs are abstract, because freezing an instant is unnatural, and there are ways the camera sees things we cannot. I'm interested in essence and resonance. Seeking the universal in the ephemeral. I like ambiguity, to allow space for the imagination. There should be a remove from the literal, an image not a recording."
"I believe photographs are abstract, because freezing an instant is unnatural, and there are ways the camera sees things we cannot. I'm interested in essence and resonance. Seeking the universal in the ephemeral. I like ambiguity, to allow space for the imagination. There should be a remove from the literal, an image not a recording."
Oxton Artists exhibiting in 2011 - Patsy Taylor
Sewing and knitting have been a significant part of Patsy Taylor's
life for as long as she can remember. She has made things since she
could handle a needle, loving beautiful fabrics and wools for their own
sake and enjoying the process of transforming and shaping them into
something wearable or useful.
E taylor_patsy@hotmail.com
E taylor_patsy@hotmail.com
Oxton Artist exhibiting in 2011 - Janine Suggett
Janine Suggett (BA (Hons) Graphic Design & Illustration)
Oxton is where I've lived since 1983.
Art is very important to me - necessary and uplifting, other people's more than mine! The Fair is my fourth attempt at sharing my work with others.
I sit with pen and paper, not sure what comes first - a chicken and egg scenario. An idea, an object, a phrase that makes me smile. Little objects, symbols and forms with narrative held quietly within. Like sandcastles as the tide gets nearer.
I came to England to study illustration at Camberwell School of Art and Crafts in 1972; worked in publishing for several years; and moved to Oxton and brought up my three daughters. I now enjoy being a grandmother, although Poppy could easily take over my studio...
(speaking of Poppy, Poppy's Mum is one half of the catering company Chilli and Chive who will be doing the food over the weekend for the cafe)
Oxton is where I've lived since 1983.
Art is very important to me - necessary and uplifting, other people's more than mine! The Fair is my fourth attempt at sharing my work with others.
I sit with pen and paper, not sure what comes first - a chicken and egg scenario. An idea, an object, a phrase that makes me smile. Little objects, symbols and forms with narrative held quietly within. Like sandcastles as the tide gets nearer.
I came to England to study illustration at Camberwell School of Art and Crafts in 1972; worked in publishing for several years; and moved to Oxton and brought up my three daughters. I now enjoy being a grandmother, although Poppy could easily take over my studio...
(speaking of Poppy, Poppy's Mum is one half of the catering company Chilli and Chive who will be doing the food over the weekend for the cafe)
Oxton Artist exhibiting in 2011 - Lynda Roberts
Lynda Roberts attended the Glasgow School of Art before working in Canada & subsequently teaching on the Wirral.
Her multi media colleges are a personal visual record of places she has visited both here and abroad. In her recordings of our built environment, colour and texture are important elements providing layers to be visually explored by the viewer. Textile focal points are partially integrated to elaborate statements made in paint.
Her multi media colleges are a personal visual record of places she has visited both here and abroad. In her recordings of our built environment, colour and texture are important elements providing layers to be visually explored by the viewer. Textile focal points are partially integrated to elaborate statements made in paint.
Oxton Artist exhibiting in 2011 _ Jacqui Chapman
Jacqui Chapman, BA (hons) Fine Art is an established North West professional artist whose work is widely exhibited and admired.
The central theme to her work is the mercurial nature of memory itself, which is explored through method, materials and presentation. The sensation of landscape is recalled from her homeland, South Africa, in a metaphorical language through which feelings of loss caused by displacement are investigated. The idea that identity is shaped by territory thereby defining what we are, underpins her practice.
The central theme to her work is the mercurial nature of memory itself, which is explored through method, materials and presentation. The sensation of landscape is recalled from her homeland, South Africa, in a metaphorical language through which feelings of loss caused by displacement are investigated. The idea that identity is shaped by territory thereby defining what we are, underpins her practice.
Oxton Artist exhibiting in 2011 -Theresia Cadwallader
Theresia Cadwallader was
born and brought up in Java studying civil engineering at Leeds
University. She worked on building a university campus, bringing
infrastructure to the jungles of Sulawesi and designing irrigation
system for Lombok and Sumbawa. After taking a master degree in
Irrigation Engineering at Southampton, she practised as an engineer in
Jakarta and Sumatra. She then married and settled in Oxton. She
continued working as a water engineer in the North West for a few years.
She brought up her family in Oxton and studied fine art and jewellery
design at the Wirral Met, completed her BTEC in 2009 with Distinction.
Theresia’s work includes painting, prints and jewellery. All her work combines a strong feeling for earth and stones, often geometric with rigorous design skills, and influenced by her early years among the colours and sounds of Indonesia.
Prizes: Individual Award prize (2nd place) for Inspired By... 2009 arts and crafts competition by Liverpool Museums and V&A.
W www.theresiacadwallader.com | E info@theresiacadwallader.com
Theresia’s work includes painting, prints and jewellery. All her work combines a strong feeling for earth and stones, often geometric with rigorous design skills, and influenced by her early years among the colours and sounds of Indonesia.
Prizes: Individual Award prize (2nd place) for Inspired By... 2009 arts and crafts competition by Liverpool Museums and V&A.
W www.theresiacadwallader.com | E info@theresiacadwallader.com
Image shows Theresia helping 2 years ago at the Oxton Art Fair with Jacqui Champan, having a go at origami.
Monday, 7 November 2011
Exhibiting artists for 2011
» Theresia Cadwallader - Jewellery
» Jacqui Chapman - Painting
» Lynda Roberts - Mixed media
» Roger Sinek - Photography
» Janine Suggett - Printmaking
» Patsy Taylor - Textiles
» Jayne Turner - Illustration
» Lisa Waldman - Jewellery
» Mark Wayne Barrett - Illustration
With special guest artists...
» Siân Bailey - Illustration
» Mike Burns - Photography
» Mary Bryning - Embroidery
» Gill Curry - Printmaking
» Dave Hathaway-Price - Digital Illustration
» Rachael Howard - Textiles
» Frieda McKitrick - Printmaking
» Camilla McKeane - Mixed Media
» Barry Natton - Printmaking / 3D
Saturday, 5 November 2011
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