Exhibition Calendar

Exhibition Six 2011

For this, our final exhibition of 2011 we have on show a wealth of talent, some making return visits and others new to Red Barn.

Hannah McAndrew’s pots with a purpose, pieces to be treasured and passed down the generations: - I thoroughly enjoy the challenge of creating a piece of work that will perform its task well and which will look attractive and be comfortable to have around the house.  pieces which will be treasured and hopefully passed down the generations as the pieces of historic wares that have inspired my own work have been.

Abstract figurative style of pattern HIlke Macintyre : -  "I prefer for my art a simplified figurative style with strong abstract pattern. Particular influences are primitive art, the artists of Europe in the early 20th Century and contemporary design. I enjoy the direct visual pleasure of composing shapes, colours and patterns, looking for an individual picture of the world I see around me."

Imaginative observations from James Walsh – dreams and recollections of childhood: - I’m always reluctant to make any statements about my art. It’s mainly figurative, drawn from my imagination, observations and memories, including dreams and recollections of childhood. For me a painting is a statement and an expression in itself, and I’m happy for others to reach their own understandings of my work.

Amanda Simmons Creative glass for unique spaces: - Amanda is the lead designer/ maker at Corsock Glass working mainly with kiln formed glass in architectural, interior and sculptural settings.

The freely painted and pleasurable patterns of Annie Hewett: -Working with slipware allows me the scope to use a drawn line in combination with freely painted colour and to indulge myself in the pleasure of making patterns.”

The muted colours and changing moods of  David Hay : -I live and paint in the Scottish Borders village of Yetholm. My paintings relate mostly to the local landscape but also travel and places remembered. Sources are environmental, natural or built, often beautiful but sometimes disturbing and threatening.  The changing moods of the countryside with muted colour set against the light in the sky is a constant source of interest and inspiration.

Elise Chisholm - prompting the observer to create their own conclusion:- I have always been interested in people and this has been a constant factor throughout my work through the year. Figures are an essential part of my paintings and interest me because I am fascinated in creating a story with a specific scene or an unknown situation that the viewer can feel they understand but when they look closer they don’t. I want to create an image which upon first glance strikes a sense of familiarity with the observer but conceals certain information.

Geoff Marsters  often illusive play of light which suggests rather than explains: -These paintings are made in response to light, colour and space in land- and seascape – a ‘feel’ of place and the beauty of atmospheric light as it modifies local colour.
They are a search for the essential core of a subject, an exploration of the subtle relationships of which it is composed, and an attempt to let the life and vitality of what is ‘out there’ be translated by a parallel liveliness in paint.

Our featured jeweller is Sarah Lindsay: - Slices of acrylic dust, lighweight and vivid. Working with colour as a material.

In this, the fifth exhibition of 2011 Red Barn has on show an exciting variety of work. - In ceramics we present the spontaneity of Akiko Hirai, reveling in irregularity and impurity.
The sensual forms of Kochevet Bendavid, focusing on the pleasures of dining; her lush, fluid, colorful glazes speaking of generosity and warmth.
And the sculptures of Helen Martino, embodying a sense of narrative, with each piece exploring elements of the story through a change in scale, movement, composition or colour.

Paintings are provided by Glynnis Carter, who builds layers of colour and texture in her work which is a response to rather than a representation of the landscape.
 
Fiona Clucas provides an interplay of light and colour gaining inspiration from the garden and countryside around her.

The evocative landscapes of Donald Wilkinson which espress the elusiveness of light on land or water and the unique style of Paul Bartlett which through variety and experimentation is continually seeking to find innovative techniques with which to depict his subjects.

Our featured Jeweller is Fiona Cameron, who's nurturing and protective forms evolve from nature and transform in beautiful delicate jewellery. Hand forged elements are complimented by colourful highlights of enamel and small semi precious gems.
 

We also have a new collection of jewellery by Gail Klevan whose designs have been featured in the national and international press and on TV including a 30 minute Japanese documentary about her work and lifestyle

3Exhibition 4 of 2011 encompasses the ceramics of David and Margaret Frith, Paintings by Stephanie Dingle, Milan Ivanic and Brian Steventon and the glass of Peter Layton, with our featured jeweler this month, John Field.
The lower gallery has an eclectic mix of items for home and garden. New in are a fantastic range of large and small soft leather bags and purses made from recycled leather.
We also have a number of pieces of furniture and small statuary, a range of one of a kind "Oo Handbags" Individually designed and hand-made in Cumbria and one of the largest jewellery selections in the County with the work of over 20 contemporary jewellers permanently on show throughout the year

Red Barn is now open with our first exhibition of 2011, with an eclectic mix of paintings by: Susan WInton, Ewan McClure, Jean Laing, Frank Gordon, Alan Thompson, Sylvia Borgogni and Stuart Buchanan.

Ceramic Sculptures by Antonia Salmon

Ceramics by: Lisa Hammond, Francesco Morelli, Michelle Freemantle, Prue Cooper, Nick Hoogland, Hugh Veater, Jim Malone, Karen Atherly, Bridget Drakeford, Martin Mohwald and Louise Gardelle.

Glass by: Lindean Mill, Charle Bray and Bob Crooks

Sculpture: Simon Griffiths, Mark Smith, Eddie and Margaret Curtis, Adam Frew, Clementina Van der Walt, Wendy Laurence, Christy Keeney, Richard Wilson, Margaret and David Frith.

We also have a range of  one of a kind "Oo Handbags" Individually designed and hand-made in Cumbria together with one of the largest jewellery selections in the County with the work of over 20 contemporary jewellers permanently on show throughout the year

Red Barn Retrospective:   We are pleased to welcome back to the gallery the work of some of our favourite painters, ceramicists, glass makers and jewellers who  have exhibited with us over the last five years. The work on show includes.

Paintings by  Damian Callan, James Walsh, Geoff Marstersn Stuart Buchanan, Clynnis Carter, Jean Laing, Eleanor McGowan, Judith I Bridgland, Tim Pavey, Elsie Chisholm, Julie Dumbarton, Charles TK MacQueen, Kate Philp, Alan Thomson, Susan Winton and David Hay.

Textile work by Betty Morris and Amanda Gizzi.

Glass by Charles Bray and Bob Crooks.

Jewellery by Lynn Miller, Donna Barry, Ruth Thomlinson, Fiona Cameron, Wendy Sarah Pacey, Nina Burvic, Sarah Lindsay, Julie Allison, Jane Moore, Lesley Strickland, Kate Orton, Nancy Pickard, Nicola Becci and Yu Lan Burkmar.

Ceramics by John Maltby, Simon Griffiths, Jim Malone, Christy Keeney, Edward Hughes, Carolyn Genders, Martin Mohwald, Nick Marsh, Pauline Zelinksi, Clementina Van Der Walt, Eddie and Margaret Curtis, Majolica Works, CAtherine Delbruyere, Pru Coooper, Bridget Drakeford, Mark Gibbs, Wendy Lawrence, Fenella Mallalieu, Lisa Hammond, and Louise Gardells.

In the upper gallery we have a Solo exhibition featuring the wonderful landscapes of Donald Wilkinson. The lower gallery is showing the work of Irish Ceramiscist Christy Keeney, the paintings of Hazel Campbell and the ceramics of Helen Martino.

Jewellery is the work of Lucy Quartermaine and glassware is from ingrid Phillips - iGlass.

Exhibition previews on the 3rd October from 2 to 4.30pm

Artwork: The Solway,ebb tide.July evening. Donald Wilkinson

Artist James Walsh and Potter Jim Malone are joined by the etchings of Sarah Dunton, Jewellery by Joanne Garner and glass by Michael Hunter.

Artwork: 'It's all in the mind' - James Walsh

The first exhibition of 2010 features the landscapes of Bill Wilkinson and Glynnis Carter, Glass by Adam Aaranson, ceramics by Richard Wilson and Jewellery by Becky Crow

This, our fourth exhibition of 09 is presided over by Miss Mary Burkett OBE who presents the work of five of her favourite painters. The exhibition is to be opened by The Countess of Lonsdale.

Exhibition runs from 14th June to 11th August

Artwork: Myth by Ian Walton

Exhibition Three ’09 will run from 2 May-9 June.This exhibition
will feature visual artists Damien Callan, Elise
Chisholm, Nick Johnson, and Susan Dobson;
with tapestry by Amanda Gizzi, ceramics
by Martin Mohwald, glass by Corsack Glass
(Amanda simmons) and jewellery by Yu Lan
Burkmar.

The narrative paintings of Rosemary Morison, The one-off, hand finished monoprints of Ian Ledward. The sculptures of Simon Grifiths, encapturing the the soul of the animal within. The gloriously coloured enamel jewellery of Fiona Cameron which glow from within handcrafted organic forms.Ceramics by John Wheeldon whose present work is an amalgam of three materials-clay, gold and smoke and the work of Michelle Freemantle whose ceramic pieces are created through a mix of hand-built, press mould and thrown techniques.  Most include snippets of thoughts or poetry written during her travels.

Image: Rosemary Morison - The Waiting Room

Exhibition Two of  2009 brings together the wonderful, richly textured ceramics of Wendy Lawrence. Wendy’s work derives from rich textures found in eroded rock and geological structure, together with the evidence of ancient mans imposition on the landscape through architecture, culture and religion,
The upper Gallery shows the evocative and textured paintings by  Stuart Buchanan which pay homage to the Scottish tradition of Figurative painting whilst retaining a contemporary edge.

We have the welcome the return of Martin Greenland whose paintings are the result of evolution on the canvas and also of the figurative works of Alan Thompson whose paintings  represent an interest in close observation and strive for a kind of accuracy.

Glass throughout the gallery is by Lindean Mill Glass; the partnership of Annica Sandström (Sweden) and David Kaplan (USA) pioneers of the studio glass movement in Scotland.

In the lower gallery our featured artist is Susannah Nathanson. Susannah  is a young, vibrant artist whose work is both contemporary and  figurative containing a great amount of detail and humour.

Jeweller is Tany Igic, a leather jeweller with a very unique and individual technique who produces contemporary leather jewellery in many beautiful shades and influenced by floral, natural or abstract motifs.

The Exhibition Preview is on Saturday 7th March 2.00pm to 4.30pm. Our renowned restaurant 'The Greenhouse' will be open for lunch.

An exciting exhibition to end our year. We have paintings by  Patricia Cain, Sam Cartman and Julie Dumbarton. Jewellery by Nicola Beccii, Glass by Morag Gordon, Ceramics by John Maltby and Nick Marsh and the sculptures of Charles Bray.

Image: Purple Construction ~ Patricia Cain

This exhibition brings together the work of  Alan Stones, Phil Morsman and David William Morris

The drawings and ceramic tiles of Maggie Berkowitz,

Ceramics by Eric James Mellon, Mark Gibbs and Jackie Oglesby

Jewellery by Natalie Vardey  and

Glass by Loco Glass www.locoglass.co.uk

We  also have ceramics and pottery by The late Edward Hughes.

Picture of bowl: Eric James Mellon

Exhibition Four 08 which Previews on 15th August and opens to the public on the 16th brings together the work of a number of celebrated artists including German glass artist Ulrike Umlauf-Orrom.

Painters Jonathan.A. Brown, Geoff Marsters and Tim Pavey provide three personal expressions of the painted landscape for the upper gallery.

In the lower gallery we have the very personal interperetation of the animal kingdom with etchings  by nationally recognised artist Helen Fay. German Glass artist Ulrike Umlauf-Orrom trained at the Royal College and provides us with a European view of contemporary glass art. Well known ceramicist Hanna McAndrew  and master jeweller Angie Boothroyde

Artists exhibiting work in Exhibition 3 of 2008 include Catherine Delbruyere & Bernard Thiran, internationally renowned Belgian ceramicists,  Lucy Irvine - jeweller with the excitement and flair in the contemporary use of enamel. ,Akiko Hirai - The world of the organic Japanese Vessel. and the fantastic art of Fiona Clucuss, Gwendol Gaines,Rachel Gibson and Ros White

A celebration of the work of some very exciting artists all with different styles and outlook. We have the welcome return of Martin Greenland, the paintings of David Fulford and the mixed media of Susan Winton in the upper gallery.

The lower gallery shows the work of David Carson Shaw, jeweller Lyn Miller and ceramacist Zeita Scott

Our renowned restaurant 'The Greenhouse' is open for a variety of Mediterranean delights from 10am. Lunch served from 12pm. To book please call 01931 712446

Work by an exciting and diverse group of artists can be seen in our Spring exhibition. We play host to artworks in a variety of media, from stunning skyscapes rendered in vivid acrylic to intricate embroidery depicting the Cumbrian Fellsides.

Artists whose work is on display include Paul Cousins, Eric Appleton, Betty Morris and James Walsh. There's also ceramic art from Karen Atherley and jewellery by Donna Barry.

Our renowned restaurant 'The Greenhouse' is open for a variety of Mediterranean delights from 10am. Lunch served from 12pm. To book please call 01931 712446

This year we are very proud to exhibit work from world renowned artists.  John Maltby the ceramic sculpture unique in his style.  Martin Greenland First Prize winner The John Moores Liverpool 2006, we have six of Martins masterpieces with us for this exhibition, they are so inspirational and of such high quality.  Also with us, Glynnis Carter her work being a response to the landscape inspired by the colour and the structure of hills and the constantly changing light and weather.  Alan Thompson whose paintings are figurative, representing an interest in close observation and accuracy.  Alan has work in private collections around the world, also work stocked and represented at Chelsea and The Noott Galleries.  Back with us for a second exhibition Donald Wilkinson renound Artist who has captured  the atmosphere of this beautiful area achieving a feeling of transient aspects of clouds moving, storms arriving and clearing and their relationship between the solid and unchanging forms of landscape.  

John Brown and Jonny Brown
James S Davies and Emma Davies

Local Artist: Jackie Scammell
Jewellery: Lynne Kirstin Murray
Ceramics: Zeita Scott, Clementina van de Walt

Charles Bray was born in Salford in 1922. He studied sculpture at Goldsmiths College and then taught at various places eventually becoming the Principal Lecturer in Glass and Ceramics at the Sunderland Polytechnic. He retired from this post in order to concentrate on producing his own glass pieces. Charles Bray is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and he is a founding member of British Artists in Glass.

Kate Philip
David Hay
Robert Newton
Local Artist: Chris Rigby
Ceramics: John Maltby
Cleft Oak: Adrian McCurdy
Wire Sculptures: Celia Smith

George Gilbert
Amanda Gizzi
Jenny Hulse
Ewan Mclure
Fiona MacRae
Catriona Mann

Local Artist: Glynnis Carter
Jewellery: Hidemo Asano
Sculpture: Adrian Franklin
Ceramics: Hugh Veater

Julian Cooper
Linda Cooper
Jenny Cowern
Lorna Graves
Edward Hughes
Donald Wilkinson

Niina Bukvic - Jewellery
Briony Anderson - Painter
Bridget Drakeford - Ceramics
John Maltby - Ceramics
Kaori Tatebayashi - ceramics
Damian Callan - Painter
Mhairi McGregor - Painter
Chrstine Woodside - Painter
Charles MacQueen - Painter

See the work of one of Britain's foremost potters Lisa Hammond as well as paintings by
David Hay, Milan Ivanic,
Kittie Jones, Jean Laing,
Geoff Marsters,  Robert Newton, Alan Thompson, 
& Donald Wilkinson.  

Scultpture by Mark Gibbs .

Ceramics by Vanessa Bullick, Michelle Freemantle, Mark Smith
Carine Brosse & Hilke MacIntyre. 

Jewellery by Yen &  Alex Clamp
Exhibition open from 7th Nov