Past Exhibitions
September 2009 featured an exciting exhibition of five local artists' work in our courtyard studio.
Figurative sculpture in various media by Duncan Varley.
Duncan showed pieces in wood, stone and cast concrete. His inspiration comes from the human figure and from traditional historic carving. In addition, a carved settle in oak was on display. This piece was a joint project with local carpenter John Penhelum and commissions for similar items will be welcomed.
Diving Woman in Lime wood. Height 92cm.
Embroidered images from nature by Jo Butcher.
In the two years Jo has lived in North Curry she has been an active part of the local art scene. Jo's work features scenes inspired by local meadows and cottage gardens. Her finely stitched images include topiaried box trees and lavender bushes, seed heads and flowers. The old apple orchard behind her home also provides a ready source of inspiration.
Colourful panels of hand made stained glass by Zita Tait.
In her work Zita uses glass that is hand-made in many beautiful colours. She makes windows in the traditional method which has changed little since medieval times, while her designs are abstract and expressive, inspired by light effects in the sky or on water and by forms in the landscape. She also works in contemporary techniques such as layering and kiln-forming.
Watercolour paintings of interiors, still life and landscapes by Kate Mears.
Kate's paintings are of the things that surround her; her home, her garden, the houses and cottages around North Curry. She uses watercolour to capture the subtle colours seen in the light and shadows of everyday objects and scenes.
Kate has exhibited in several previous Arts Weeks and is a regular contributer to the North Curry Coffee Shop shows.
Contemporary willow seats and sculptural structures by Jay Davey.
Willow is a traditional material in this part of Somerset, which Jay has taken and brought into the 21st century with his exciting contemporary seat designs and sweeping spirals and structures. Jay worked in the courtyard during the exhibition showing how the traditional techniques can be addapted to modern designs.
The Exhibition was a huge success and over 900 people graced the venue over the two weeks.
For more information about Somerset Art Works please follow the link below.