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!!!

E markwaynebarrett@hotmail.co.uk

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!

E jayne1605@hotmail.com

 

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."

E roger.sinek@virgin.net

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

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)

E janinesuggett@yahoo.com

 

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.

E lrobertslynda@gmail.com

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.

W www.jacquichapman.com | E jacqui@jacquichapman.com

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

 

Image shows Theresia helping 2 years ago at the Oxton Art Fair with Jacqui Champan, having a go at origami.

7th annual Oxton Art Fair

For the 7th year, the Oxton Artists are taking over 4 gallery rooms at the Williamson Art Gallery in Birkenhead for their annual Oxton Art Fair on the weekend of the 20 and 21st of November. The fair has a wonderful reputation of showing a mixture of artists who exhibit regularly in Liverpool and beyond, and those who only participate in the Oxton Art Fair, exhibiting a balance of contemporary art and photography alongside craft and design in a relaxed, friendly environment. There is plenty opportunity to talk to and buy directly from 19 local artists, designers and craftspeople so bring your chequebook!

All the artists lived in Oxton at the time of joining the group although a few have moved away and still return to exhibit. Some have exhibited recently as part of a sister project called The Six Rooms Gallery in Argyle Street, Birkenhead. Our exhibitors this year are Alan Chape, Alison Bailey Smith, Daniel James, Desdemona McCannon, Eimear Kavanagh, Eleanor Suggett, Jacqui Chapman, Janine Suggett, Jayne Turner, Judith Brown, Lisa Waldman, Liz Hadwin Glover , Lynda Roberts, Marie Mairs, Mark Wayne Barrett, Patsy Taylor, Roger Sinek, Sherilyn Halligan and Theresia Cadwallader.

There is a lovely café available and the whole exhibition space is fully accessible for all. This year, our café is provided by The Green Community Shop & Centre and two local catering companies. Both caterers have a long association with the fair. “Chilli and Chive” who will be catering for the café on Saturday, is part owned by Melanie Routledge, daughter of Janine Suggett and sister of Eleanor Suggett who are both exhibiting in the fair for the 3rd time. Green Eats is run by Nicola Burns who has been involved with helping with the fair since 2004. The show is very much involved with the community of Oxton and always maintains links with local businesses, local schools and community groups. This year, the Oxton Artists are hoping for a wider audience than ever as they have partnered with the Liverpool Independents and the Liverpool Design Festival as well as running The Big Draw at the Williamson Art Gallery for the public on the 24th of October. The fair is run and financed by the artists and has generated huge interest over the years from the press and public alike.

There are many free activities organised within the event including poetry reading, an art competition in memory of Ken Peacock - one of the orginal Oxton Artists, a stall with artwork for sale by the children of the Oxton Artists and a visit from “Fred” star of Get Ahead Fred” as well as a history walk around Oxton.

Schedule of free events
Saturday 20th: Exhibition open 10am until 5pm

Ken Peacock’s art prize workshop all day Saturday
The Ken Peacock Prize is open to all children who produce an artwork in the gallery. Categories are 5 to 8, 9 to 13 and 14 to 16

Under 5’s hat workshop with parents 10.30 am to 11.30pm. Drop in (10 spaces)
Local author of “Get Ahead Fred”, Daisy Dawes and “Fred” will help your under “5’s” make an autumn hat from leaves and sparkles.
Wirral Alliance of Poets will be weaving poetry through the galleries on Saturday from 11.30am, many taking inspiration from the artwork of the fair and the gallery.

Winter Guided Walk around Oxton starting at 11 am from the Oxton Society noticeboard in Oxton Village, lasting an hour ending at the gallery (to book contact: info@oxtonsociety.org.uk)

Sunday 21st: Exhibition open 10am until 4pm (Williamson Art Gallery closes at 5pm)
Ken Peacock’s art prize workshop all day Sunday
See Saturday for details
Under 5’s hat workshop with parents 10.30 am to 11.30pm
See Saturday for details

Local poet Eleanor Rees will be reading and selling of her books 2pm
Eleanor’s father, Paul was involved as a non-artist in setting up the Oxton Art Fair in 2004

Award ceremony for Ken’s art prize and presentation of 3 awards at 3pm
Judged by 3 distinguished and much loved local artists, Sian Bailey, Peter Bailey and Laura Weston. Awards will be given by Mrs Gail Peacock


Williamson Art Gallery, Birkenhead, Slatey Rd, Birkenhead, CH43
Sat 20th and Sun 21st of Nov 2010
Opening times: Sat 10.00 til 17.00 | Sunday 10.00 til 16.00
T: 0151 652 4177 E: arts@oxtonartfair.co.uk
Oxton Artists: 0796 222 9653 (in business hours from the 1st of November)
Website: http://www.oxtonartfair.co.uk
Blog: http://oxtonartfair.blogspot.com/
Facebook Group:http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10383492379

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

Get together for all Visual creative types in Wirral

The 3rd coffee get together for WITH THESE HANDS, the wirral based visual creative types will be on Friday the 4th of December 10 am til 12pm at Home Cafe (formerly Moose in Oxton Village)

Bring a Christmas card you have made, and get one back from the group! Share a Christmas networking event with others in the arts.

Handmade Graphics- Marie Mairs-exhibiting at Oxton Art Fair

Marie Mairs -
BA Hons GraphicDesign/ Illustration Liverpool School of Art JMU MA Multi Media Design Birmingham

Marie has worked commercially as an illustrator for books. She spent 5 years working in Exhibit Design Graphics at the Museum of Science in Boston MA USA. Since returning to the UK in 2002 She has been teaching drawing , holding workshops, doing murals, life modelling and developing her own work.

The BIG DRAW 11th of October 11 til 4

Bios for all the 09 exhibitors

MARK WAYNE BARRETT - Mark studied illustration & has a great interest in comic book art & childrens books. He is currently developing artwork for a children’s book by a local writer.

Judith Brown - BA Hons Fashion & Textiles From a textiles background, Judith stitches with wires to create intricate yet feminine jewellery. This year she has added three new ranges to her collections, Vintage Noir, Vintage Sparkle and Blossom.

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 infrastructure 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 continued working as a water engineer in the North West for a few years. She then married and brought up a family in Oxton, and studied fine art and jewellery design at Wirral Met. 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. This year Theresia was awarded 2nd place Inspired By ..2009 Individual Award Arts and Crafts competition organised by Liverpool Museums and V&A.

ALAN CHAPE -Alan Chape has lived & 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 & Oxton, & 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 & London. Since 2008 he has also been developing his work on abstract collages using the interplay of different colours to create different effects.

MARK EMPTAGE (not exhibiting fully this year)- As a dyslexic scholar, Mark Emptage fumbled through his formative years at school near Caernarfon He trained as a Chef, did a tour of duty in the Welsh Guards and worked as a milkman. He had some ‘cartoons’ published in the company magazine and produced pen and ink illustrations for an insurance company. In 1990, he designed a mural for a bar in Chester He now works in cereal production and has used his photography to update training manuals. Now he is 'almost' grown up, he finds himself drawn to digital photography techniques.


LIZ HADWIN-GLOVER – “Photography is something I have almost always done, have done with serious intent, and recently come back to. I take pictures of people and make traditional black and white prints. I like the print-making process –“drawing with light” – and the beauty and sensitivity of black and white photography. I like the way people show something on themselves to camera”

SHERILYN HALLIGAN BA Hons Fine Art- Sherilyn Halligan is a local artist who studied Fine Art at Wirral Metropolitan Colleg, graduating with an honours degree from John Moores University in 2001. Since then she has been working freelance for Tate Liverpool delivering the family programme and collaborating on projects with our other artists. She is currently an art tutor working part-time for the art-department at Wirral Met. Her work in painting and collage is an exploration of colour and texture relationships. Informed by the landscapes of places near and far. Working in a very exploratory way she endeavours to capture the essence of that place which has capture her imagination.

DANIEL JAMES BA Hons Fine Art
Daniel has recently graduated from Wirral Met. He previously received a Triple Distinction in Photography, a Diploma in HE Media Studies and gained a Distinction in Foundation Art and Design. He is currently working on his third NHS commission.

EIMEAR KAVANAGH -
Eimear is a Textiles and Surface Pattern Design Graduate. She works in mixed media and having travelled throughout parts of India she has become guided by the ideas, customs and art of its societies. Her recent commissions have included backdrops for stage/set design, Mural paintings in India and London, a CD album cover and a private collection of paintings for a home-owner in Sydney, Australia.

Marie Mairs BA Hons Graphic design, MA Multi media- Marie has worked commercially as an illustrator for books & 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 & painting & developing her own work

DESDEMONA MCCANNON – wwww.lemonmerchant.co.uk 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 joined the staff at North Wales School of Art in 2003 and currently teaches illustration and visual culture there.

KEN PEACOCK - I have roamed this beautiful world now for many years with sketch book, camera, and pen. In my studio as my paintings develop and with my sketch-books and photographs by my drawing board to refer to, the rhythms within the compositions become stronger and my field work becomes a reality. I keep going till I get it right but then there are probably still five things to do and a painting can be on my easel for over a year.

Truly: “ To see a world in a grain of sand
And a Heaven in a wild flower;
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand
And eternity for an hour.”, William Blake,
brings out the music in one.

LYNDA ROBERTS D.A. Post D.A. (Textile Design) - Lynda attended the Glasgow School of Art before working in Canada & subsequently teaching Art on Wirral. Her multi media collages are a personal visual record of places she has visited both here & abroad. In her recordings of our built environment, colour & 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.

ALISON BAILEY SMITH – BA Hons Jewellery, Dip Des http://abscraft.blogspot.com/ Alison originally trained in Jewellery at Edinburgh College of Art but her work crosses jewellery, costume & sculpture.. She has worked with recycled materials for 20 years and this year she will be showing her new range of “Junk Jewellery”. Her pieces are in museum collections & private collections around the world.. She has recently been appointed arts liaison officer for 2Bio Ltd in Liverpool and has also instigated a new creative networking event called “With These Hands”.

ROGER SINEK
Roger hails from Zimbabwe, and has been taking photographs with some serious intent since age 11. Having come to Liverpool to study architecture he stayed on to play drums, somehow escaping fame. These days he does personal work and professional commissions between working at Tate Liverpool. His work has been published internationally on and in numerous books, posters, magazines and CDs - from the NME, through Fine Art catalogues to Terence Conran's Book of Design. He started exhibiting in Galleries in recent years, showing regularly with Soup around the North West and joining the Oxton Artists in 2007.

ELEANOR SUGGETT
After graduating with a first class Honours from Central Saint Martins in July of 2007, Eleanor returned to Merseyside, where she lives and works, probably drinks far too much coffee, and runs a small design consultancy. Her work has been exhibited in nationally as well as in New York and Paris. 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.

JANINE SUGGETT BA Hons Graphic Design & Illustration -"Originally from Paris, I moved to Oxton 25 years ago, & to mark this silver anniversary, I decided to join the Oxton artists. I studied design & print making in London in the bustling 70's, & 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, & use this as a basis for all of my work, which at the moment is a series playful illustrations, & monotype. I enjoy 'accidents', never afraid of experimenting with new & old techniques. I love black & white, but all other colours are welcome. "

PATSY TAYLOR - MEd UKCP registered psychotherapist- Sewing & 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, enjoying the fascinating process of constructing & shaping something from a flat piece of material.

JAYNE TURNER - BA HONS TEXTILES
“I'm Felicity Jayne. I graduated with a degree in Textiles at Manchester Metropolitan University in 2007, where i specialised in Printed Materials. I especially love colour, drawing, cutting, sticking, colouring in, collage and making things! The city is where i draw my inspiration from to create my brightly coloured images and small gift products, which are fun and happy. I love the city. I love what the city contains, its architecture, objects, people, colours, signs and conversations. I see the city as a place full of stories, journeys and ideas. My favourite local cities, Liverpool, Manchester and Blackpool are often the feature of my work.”

LISA WALDMAN -- HNDII Silversmithing & Jewellery www.lwsilver.com- Lwsilver is a quirky little jewellery business based in the Wirral, where all pieces are designed and lovingly handcrafted in the workshop. Lisa has a fabulous new selection of ‘ready to wear’ contemporary pieces in silver now available to view online anything from simple flower earrings and silver gem stone rings to gorgeous vintage pearl necklaces and the stunning butterfly range. Lwsilver welcomes commissions and will work with you to create your own unique piece.

Clock is ticking for 2009

New Logo

Our lovely new logo from Eleanor Suggett

Judith Brown

Judith Brown - BA Hons Fashion & Textiles www.judithbrownjewellery.co.uk. From a textiles background, Judith stitches with wires to create intricate yet feminine jewellery. This year she has added three new ranges to her collections, Vintage Noir, Vintage Sparkle and Blossom.
Email: judith@judithbrownjewellery.co.uk

We have some images on Flickr

We have some images on Flickr of past shows http://www.flickr.com/groups/oxtonartfair/
WE would love to have more images if anyone has taken some over the last 5 shows (can you believe it will be our 6th in November?)

Desdemona McCannon

DESDEMONA MCCANNON – www.lemonmerchant.co.uk 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 joined the staff at North Wales School of Art in 2003 and currently teaches illustration and visual culture there.

Theresia Cadwallader - May 09

Success for Wirral Met Students as they scoop first and second prize in the Liverpool Museum Competition 'Inspired By'. Student, Barry Canning-Eaton won first prize for his jewellery set inspired by dinosaurs and constructed in ceramic and silver. Barry is also a sculptor and is currently renting studio space where he produces original sculptures and jewellery pieces. Barry hopes to continue this work and become more recognised for his original pieces. Student, Theresia Cadwallader won second prize for her origami earrings, she also constructed a box from the competition form which the judges really liked. She also made a necklace inspired by Terry Duffy's exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery, constructed from silver and titanium. After the course Theresia hopes to continue designing and making jewellery and exhibit more widely across the UK and eventually world-wide. Both Barry and Theresia are on the second and final year of The First Diploma in Art and Design- Jewellery part-time course in the Arts School. Les Rowe, Art Foundation Lecturer commented, “We are just delighted that two of our students have won first and second prize they deserve it for all their hard work.”