Showing posts with label Oxton Art Fair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Oxton Art Fair. Show all posts
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 -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.
Saturday, 3 September 2011
Guest artists for 2011 at the Oxton Art Fair
Freida McKitrick: Printmaker
Gill Curry: Printmaker
Rachael Howard: Textiles
Mike Burns: Photographer
Dave Hathaway Price: Graphic Illustrator
Mary Bryning: Embroiderer
Barry Natton: 3D
Thursday, 20 May 2010
Mr Peacock - Ken
We have lost a dear friend, Ken Peacock...one of the original Oxton Artists, gentleman and generous heart, such an interesting life.
Daniel James said of him "ken was such a kind hearted man. Some may not be aware that Ken was the youngest sergeant major in the royal marines. He trained Princess Anne and was in charge of guard duty on the royal yacht Brittania. His sketch books are some of the most detailed I’ve ever seen. He will leave a large hole in our group."
KEN ARTHUR PEACOCK
28-2-1935 to 18-5-2010
25/5/10 Tuesday
Landican CREMATORIUM 10.30
Special service to celebrate his life 11.30 at Maitland Church on Storeton Road.This the church Ken and Gail were very involved in.
If anyone wants to send a donation
Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Charles Stephens Funeral Directors tel: 0151 645 4396
Monday, 29 June 2009
18th of July Marie Mairs:Summer Art Market
http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/event.php?eid=86944049717&ref=ts
For more info on Marie's summer art event go to the Facebook site.
Art market with artists demos and cafe selling light lunches .Paintings, Prints, Photographs Drawings FineArt textiles. Giant doodle. Art book stall with new and used books by Oxton Village books. So far we have watercolours and prints by Chris Millichamp, Paintings in Acrylics by Marie Mairs and drawings. Original Art printmaking by recent Fine art Graduate Chris Taylor, Watercolours and Acrylics by Brendan Lawlor Bert Byron Digital photography. Watercolour painting demonstartion and photoshop demo. Printmaking demo by Chris Taylor and Elizabeth Rogers. Art by Marie louise Williams etc
For more info on Marie's summer art event go to the Facebook site.
Art market with artists demos and cafe selling light lunches .Paintings, Prints, Photographs Drawings FineArt textiles. Giant doodle. Art book stall with new and used books by Oxton Village books. So far we have watercolours and prints by Chris Millichamp, Paintings in Acrylics by Marie Mairs and drawings. Original Art printmaking by recent Fine art Graduate Chris Taylor, Watercolours and Acrylics by Brendan Lawlor Bert Byron Digital photography. Watercolour painting demonstartion and photoshop demo. Printmaking demo by Chris Taylor and Elizabeth Rogers. Art by Marie louise Williams etc
Sunday, 23 November 2008
All done for another year
We had about 1000 people through, same as last year. The show looked fabulous. Each person had more space and everyones work was wonderful. All 15 artists were happy with the weekend. We had lots of compliments about the look of the show and the quality of work.
The Childrens' activities with the grant from Wirral Culture for All run by the Playout! workers and 3 of the artist were very well received as was the cafe run by 3 local businesses, Pete from The Green Room, Jo and the gang from The Green Community Shop and Centre and Nicola and family from Green Eats catering. The staff at the Williamson were fantastic, helping with set up and take down and taking phonecalls, ordering paint.
Thanks go to Eleanor for designing our lovely poster and for helping with the children's activities, to Theresia for being so efficient with the layout, to Alan for being our photographer, being my sounding board and for doing a mail drop, to Lynda for the job of treasurer, to Marie for the help with Big Draw and the Children's activities, to Patsy for organising the wine and to all the helpers (Gail, Sue, and Kevin) for the opening, to Jacqui and husband for helping with the mayor and minute taking and organising refreshments folks, to Des for helping with the children's activities, to Judith for minute taking, and being a sounding board,to Janine for helping at The Big Draw and providing the lovely buttons for Judith's class and for making Eleanor!, to Sherilyn for helping hanging the kids work for the Big Draw, to Roy for helping hanging my show and being there to help with Mark's work to (even if he wasn't there), to Lousie and Mark thanks for helping with tidying the other room at the end, to Ken for becoming well again and offering help, thank you to Brendan for updating the website.... I am sorry if I have missed any thank yous. Please feel free to add them in the comments.
Oh I know.... THANK YOU FOR MY LOVELY FLOWERS AND CHAMPAGNE!!!
The Childrens' activities with the grant from Wirral Culture for All run by the Playout! workers and 3 of the artist were very well received as was the cafe run by 3 local businesses, Pete from The Green Room, Jo and the gang from The Green Community Shop and Centre and Nicola and family from Green Eats catering. The staff at the Williamson were fantastic, helping with set up and take down and taking phonecalls, ordering paint.
Thanks go to Eleanor for designing our lovely poster and for helping with the children's activities, to Theresia for being so efficient with the layout, to Alan for being our photographer, being my sounding board and for doing a mail drop, to Lynda for the job of treasurer, to Marie for the help with Big Draw and the Children's activities, to Patsy for organising the wine and to all the helpers (Gail, Sue, and Kevin) for the opening, to Jacqui and husband for helping with the mayor and minute taking and organising refreshments folks, to Des for helping with the children's activities, to Judith for minute taking, and being a sounding board,to Janine for helping at The Big Draw and providing the lovely buttons for Judith's class and for making Eleanor!, to Sherilyn for helping hanging the kids work for the Big Draw, to Roy for helping hanging my show and being there to help with Mark's work to (even if he wasn't there), to Lousie and Mark thanks for helping with tidying the other room at the end, to Ken for becoming well again and offering help, thank you to Brendan for updating the website.... I am sorry if I have missed any thank yous. Please feel free to add them in the comments.
Oh I know.... THANK YOU FOR MY LOVELY FLOWERS AND CHAMPAGNE!!!
Wednesday, 12 November 2008
Children's activities
Children’s activities during the Oxton Art Fair 22nd and 23rd of November
“for the artists of the future”
at The Williamson Art Gallery
22nd Nov Sat am: Marie Mairs & Playout! leaders 11 am til 1pm
Del Robbia Mural: Work on a giant communal Mural using giant rollers and acrylic paints based on the Williamson’s collection of local pottery.
Wear old clothing or use one of our painting shirts.
Suitable for 5 to 15
22nd Nov Sat pm: Desdemona McCannon & Eleanor Suggett 2pm til 4pm
Lightbox Drawing: Using pens, pencils and crayons and projector to create a communal picture of layers and take away your own mini version.
Suitable for 5 to 15
23rd Nov Sun am: Judith Brown 11 am til 1pm
Junk Jewellery: Make your own funky junk jewellery by recycling buttons and other found objects
Suitable for Age (13-15) tools and materials provided.
23rd Nov Sun pm: Marie Mairs 2pm til 4pm
Del Robbia Mural: Second chance to work on a communal Mural using giant rollers based on the Williamson’s collection of local pottery.
Wear old clothing or use one of our painting shirts.
Suitable for 5 to 15
The small print!
The 4 workshops will be run with an open access policy which means that the children and young people that access the workshops are free to come and go as they choose. Activities will be conducted in a safe and supervised environment, but Play Workers and the artists are not responsible for children and young people who leave the activity site. The Playout! workers are all CRB checked.
It is important that any parents/guardians who drop their children off to the workshop area, understands the Open Access policy. Children do not need to register for the workshops, but if parents want to leave their contact details they can.
Children under 8 should have an accompanying responsible adult who remains within the room (the room for the activities is where the café will be and if your child is happy for you to leave them with the leaders, please feel able to enjoy a coffee while they have fun).
The artists will be present for the first hour of each workshop and then the Playout! workers will take over for the last hour.
All activities are free of charge . The Oxton Artists and Playout! aim to reflect the different cultures within our community and promote equal opportunities through our activities. These workshops were made possible with a grant from Wirral Culture for all.
“for the artists of the future”
at The Williamson Art Gallery
22nd Nov Sat am: Marie Mairs & Playout! leaders 11 am til 1pm
Del Robbia Mural: Work on a giant communal Mural using giant rollers and acrylic paints based on the Williamson’s collection of local pottery.
Wear old clothing or use one of our painting shirts.
Suitable for 5 to 15
22nd Nov Sat pm: Desdemona McCannon & Eleanor Suggett 2pm til 4pm
Lightbox Drawing: Using pens, pencils and crayons and projector to create a communal picture of layers and take away your own mini version.
Suitable for 5 to 15
23rd Nov Sun am: Judith Brown 11 am til 1pm
Junk Jewellery: Make your own funky junk jewellery by recycling buttons and other found objects
Suitable for Age (13-15) tools and materials provided.
23rd Nov Sun pm: Marie Mairs 2pm til 4pm
Del Robbia Mural: Second chance to work on a communal Mural using giant rollers based on the Williamson’s collection of local pottery.
Wear old clothing or use one of our painting shirts.
Suitable for 5 to 15
The small print!
The 4 workshops will be run with an open access policy which means that the children and young people that access the workshops are free to come and go as they choose. Activities will be conducted in a safe and supervised environment, but Play Workers and the artists are not responsible for children and young people who leave the activity site. The Playout! workers are all CRB checked.
It is important that any parents/guardians who drop their children off to the workshop area, understands the Open Access policy. Children do not need to register for the workshops, but if parents want to leave their contact details they can.
Children under 8 should have an accompanying responsible adult who remains within the room (the room for the activities is where the café will be and if your child is happy for you to leave them with the leaders, please feel able to enjoy a coffee while they have fun).
The artists will be present for the first hour of each workshop and then the Playout! workers will take over for the last hour.
All activities are free of charge . The Oxton Artists and Playout! aim to reflect the different cultures within our community and promote equal opportunities through our activities. These workshops were made possible with a grant from Wirral Culture for all.
Monday, 3 November 2008
Sunday, 2 November 2008
Children’s activities during the Oxton Art Fair 22nd and 23rd of November
“for the artists of the future”
at The Williamson Art Gallery
22nd Nov Sat am: Marie Mairs & Playout! leaders 11 am til 1pm
Del Robbia Mural: Work on a giant communal Mural using giant rollers and acrylic paints based on the Williamson’s collection of local pottery.
Wear old clothing or use one of our painting shirts.
Suitable for 5 to 15
22nd Nov Sat pm: Desdemona McCannon & Eleanor Suggett 2pm til 4pm
Lightbox Drawing: Using pens, pencils and crayons and projector to create a communal picture of layers and take away your own mini version.
Suitable for 5 to 15
23rd Nov Sun am: Judith Brown 11 am til 1pm
Junk Jewellery: Make your own funky junk jewellery by recycling buttons and other found objects
Suitable for Age (13-15) tools and materials provided.
23rd Nov Sun pm: Marie Mairs 2pm til 4pm
Del Robbia Mural: Second chance to work on a communal Mural using giant rollers based on the Williamson’s collection of local pottery.
Wear old clothing or use one of our painting shirts.
Suitable for 5 to 15
The small print!
The 4 workshops will be run with an open access policy which means that the children and young people that access the workshops are free to come and go as they choose. Activities will be conducted in a safe and supervised environment, but Play Workers and the artists are not responsible for children and young people who leave the activity site. The Playout! workers are all CRB checked.
It is important that any parents/guardians who drop their children off to the workshop area, understands the Open Access policy. Children do not need to register for the workshops, but if parents want to leave their contact details they can.
Children under 8 should have an accompanying responsible adult who remains within the room (the room for the activities is where the café will be and if your child is happy for you to leave them with the leaders, please feel able to enjoy a coffee while they have fun).
The artists will be present for the first hour of each workshop and then the Playout! workers will take over for the last hour.
All activities are free of charge . The Oxton Artists and Playout! aim to reflect the different cultures within our community and promote equal opportunities through our activities. These workshops were made possible with a grant from Wirral Culture for all.
“for the artists of the future”
at The Williamson Art Gallery
22nd Nov Sat am: Marie Mairs & Playout! leaders 11 am til 1pm
Del Robbia Mural: Work on a giant communal Mural using giant rollers and acrylic paints based on the Williamson’s collection of local pottery.
Wear old clothing or use one of our painting shirts.
Suitable for 5 to 15
22nd Nov Sat pm: Desdemona McCannon & Eleanor Suggett 2pm til 4pm
Lightbox Drawing: Using pens, pencils and crayons and projector to create a communal picture of layers and take away your own mini version.
Suitable for 5 to 15
23rd Nov Sun am: Judith Brown 11 am til 1pm
Junk Jewellery: Make your own funky junk jewellery by recycling buttons and other found objects
Suitable for Age (13-15) tools and materials provided.
23rd Nov Sun pm: Marie Mairs 2pm til 4pm
Del Robbia Mural: Second chance to work on a communal Mural using giant rollers based on the Williamson’s collection of local pottery.
Wear old clothing or use one of our painting shirts.
Suitable for 5 to 15
The small print!
The 4 workshops will be run with an open access policy which means that the children and young people that access the workshops are free to come and go as they choose. Activities will be conducted in a safe and supervised environment, but Play Workers and the artists are not responsible for children and young people who leave the activity site. The Playout! workers are all CRB checked.
It is important that any parents/guardians who drop their children off to the workshop area, understands the Open Access policy. Children do not need to register for the workshops, but if parents want to leave their contact details they can.
Children under 8 should have an accompanying responsible adult who remains within the room (the room for the activities is where the café will be and if your child is happy for you to leave them with the leaders, please feel able to enjoy a coffee while they have fun).
The artists will be present for the first hour of each workshop and then the Playout! workers will take over for the last hour.
All activities are free of charge . The Oxton Artists and Playout! aim to reflect the different cultures within our community and promote equal opportunities through our activities. These workshops were made possible with a grant from Wirral Culture for all.
Saturday, 18 October 2008
The Big Draw @ The Williamson
The Big Draw was fabulous with 150 people coming through the gallery. We had beautiful chalk drawing outside with Marie Mairs, wire figures and drawing in with Emma Rodger's exhibition run by Marie-Louise Williams, Desdemona used a slide projector and old slides to create fabulous drawings in the Vida exhibition. Thanks to Janine, Eleanor, Jacqui, Alan, Brendan, Nigel and all the staff at the Williamson.
Friday, 17 October 2008
BIOGRAPHIES OF THE
EXHIBITING OXTON ARTISTS
Mark Wayne Barrett
Mark studied illustration and has a great interest in comic book art and childrens books. He is currently developing artwork for a childrens book by a local writer.
Email: markwaynebarrett@hotmail.co.uk
Judith Brown - BA Hons Fashion & Textiles www.judithbrownjewellery.co.uk
From a textiles background, Judith stitches with coloured and silver wires to create intricate yet feminine jewellery. She has been making jewellery since 2004, and since then has developed several jewellery collections including her most recent Floral Collection. Her work is now exhibited and sold in galleries nationally, and in May 2008 her work was exhibited at the Velvet Da Vinci Gallery in San Francisco.
Email: judith@judithbrownjewellery.co.uk
Theresia Cadwallader
Born and brought up in Java, Theresia studied civil engineering at Leeds University. She worked on building a university campus in Sulawesi, bringing infra-structure to the jungles of Garugu, and designing irrigation for Lombok and Sumbawa. After taking a masters degree in irrigation engineering at Southampton, she practised as an engineer in Jakarta and Sumatra. She then married and brought up a family in Oxton, and studied fine art and jewellery design at Wirral Met.
Email: tcad@hotmail.co.uk
Alan Chape
Alan Chape has lived and worked on Merseyside since 1968. He has developed his photography following his retirement in 2000. He specialises in architectural subjects, particularly the townscape & buildings of Liverpool, Wirral and Oxton, and rural landscapes. He also has catalogues for Nice, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, Tuscany, Andalucía, Rome, Berlin, Cracow, Palma, Sardinia, Brittany, North Wales, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Sussex and London.
Email: at.chape@ntlworld.com
Jacqui Chapman – B.A. (Hons) Fine Art Website: www.jacquichapman.com
Jacqui completed her fellowship at Wirral Metropolitan College in 2007 after qualifying with a 1st class Fine Art degree. Resident in Oxton for 11 years, but originally from South Africa, her work explores issues of displacement and relocation where the unreliable nature of memory is investigated. She references landscape as a metaphorical vehicle for personal feelings of severance, loss and detachment in her paintings and printmaking. She recently exhibited in the Modern Contemporary Creatives exhibition which was part of the Biennial Independents 08, shown at the Artroom Gallery in Parkgate. She was an art director in Advertising for 13 years in South Africa, before she emigrated.
Email: jacqui.chapman2@ntlworld.com
Sherilyn Halligan BA Hons Fine Art
Sherilyn constantly explores the boundaries of what she and her art are capable of. Cornwall, and more local themes indicate a location. The work becomes a heart-felt response to places, events, colours, mood and atmosphere. Retaining echoes, images and experiences long after the event.
Marie Mairs BA Hons Graphic design, MA Multi media
Marie Mairs has worked commercially as an illustrator for books and magazine. She spent 5 years working in Exhibit Graphics at the Museum of Science in Boston. Since returning to the UK in 2002, she has been teaching drawing and painting and developing her own work
Email: marie.mairs99@ntlworld.com
Desdemona McCannon
Desdemona has a 1st class degree in English Literature, & 1st class degree in Graphic Design & Illustration. After working as an illustrator for five years, she studied for an M.A. in ‘Sequential Illustration & Design’ in Brighton. She has worked as a children’s book illustrator most notably with Bloomsbury Children’s books. She taught Graphic Design at Wirral Met until the opportunity came up to work in Tokyo where she designed characters & illustrated for international clients. She is currently an Award Leader for the Masters in Illustration for Children.
Email: desdemonamccannon@yahoo.co.uk
Chris Millichamp
Chris studied Interior Design at Birmingham College of Art and Design. He practised as a designer working in industry- Architectural practice & local government. He was a visiting lecturer at Birmingham College of Art, taught at Laird School of Art & Wirral Met. College. He now works as a fulltime artist. Chris works in water-based media, largely watercolours, & enjoys the freshness & unpredictability of the media.
Email: millichampchris@yahoo.co.uk
Lynda Roberts D.A. Post D.A. (Textile Design)
Lynda attended the Glasgow School of Art before working in Canada and subsequently teaching Art on Wirral. Her multi media collages 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.
Email: lyndaroberts@ontel.com
Alison Bailey Smith –BA Hons Jewellery, Dip Des www.abscraft.com
Alison originally trained in Jewellery at Edinburgh College of Art but her work crosses jewellery, costume and sculpture and uses both metal-working and textile techniques. Her pieces incorporate recycled components, using parts from televisions and other rubbish to weave into be-jewelled brocade structures. Her pieces are in museum collections and private collections around the world. This year, she will be showing her sculpture “Electra” that was featured in one of the Secret Gardens of Oxton in May, as well as her jewellery, bags and hats.
Email: abs1000@hotmail.com
Eleanor Suggett BA Hons Graphic Design
After graduating with a first class Honours from Central Saint Martins in July of 2007, Eleanor moved to Liverpool, where she lives and works, probably drinks far too much coffee, and runs a small design studio. Her work has been exhibited in London and New York and from her reputable multi-disciplinary studio, she provides a diverse range of tailor made designs for the publishing and creative industry. Traditional yet innovative, she specialises in typography, pattern and illustration, importantly working with comprehensive, ethical and eco-friendly printing techniques.
Email: eleanor@eleanorsuggett.com
Janine Suggett BA Hons Graphic Design & Illustration
"Originally from Paris, I moved to Oxton 25 years ago, and to mark this silver anniversary, I decided to join the Oxton artists. I studied design and print making in London in the bustling 70's, and since then I have brought up my three daughters with my wonderful late husband Martin. As a print maker, I enjoy the qualities of drawing, and use this as a basis for all of my work, which at the moment is a series playful illustrations, and monotype. I enjoy 'accidents', never afraid of experimenting with new and old techniques. I love black and white, but all other colours are welcome. "
Email: janinesuggett@yahoo.com
Patsy Taylor - MEd UKCP registered psychotherapist
Sewing and knitting have been a significant part of Patsy’s life for as long as she can remember. She has made things since she could hold a needle, loving beautiful fabrics for their own sake - and for the fascinating process of constructing and shaping something from a flat piece of material.
Email: taylor_patsy@hotmail.com
Lisa Waldman -- HNDII Silversmithing & Jewellery www.lwsilver.com
Lisa is based in the Wirral having studied in Glasgow and design and produce contemporary jewellery with the highest standard of workmanship. All of her work is produced with precious silver, with a number of pieces set with precious and semi-precious gem stones. Her work brings a touch of charm and beauty to everyone that wears it.
Email: mail@lwsilver.com
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