The exhibition will feature a range of painting, sculpture, printmaking, textiles, stone carving and ceramics by both emerging and established artists.
The artists in the exhibition include;
Kevin Scully, Claire Stevens, Chantal Krugel, Kathryn Acton, Amanda Benstead, Helen Pakeman, Paul Acton and Kashmira Patel
' A Journey Through Art’ seeks to explore the diverse ways that our exhibitors are inspired to create visual impact, evoke emotion, and storytelling through their own particular specialisms.
Kevin Scully - Kevin Scully trained at Wimbledon School of Art and is a practising artist, illustrator and tutor. He teaches painting and drawing in a wide range of mediums, and runs painting holidays at home and abroad.
Claire Stevens - loves working in mixed media and collage.Born in Hong Kong and inspired by her extensive travel as a child and young adult experiencing many cultures.
Chantal Krugel - Chantal is an artist who uses art therapy as a way to express emotion as well as cope with struggles surrounding mental health. She celebrates the female form through contemporary expressionism.
Kathryn Acton- Is a printmaker specialising in Reduction Linoprint and Screenprint
Amanda Benstead - Explores form, colour, texture and composition, her work is informed by a mixed media approach, employing multiple processes and materials.
Helen Pakeman - Works in basketry, textile, stone, clay, pastel and printmaking.
Paul Acton - Paul carves mainly abstract, semi-abstract and occasionally figurative pieces in a range of stone types including limestone, sandstone, marble, soapstone and alabaster.
Kashmira Patel - Loves to work with her hands - infusing life and strength into the ceramics she creates.
Members and the public are invited to attend the opening reception for ' A Journey Through Art’ on Saturday 2 August from 12 noon. All are welcome.