‘Seeing Wonder: roots, journeys, discovery and impermanence’, an exhibition by Anya Temple & Louise Thompson | 05.12.24 – 21.12.24
The exhibition showcases a collection of paintings, natural sculptures, screenprints and mixed medias pieces, that reflect the artists’ deep connection to the natural world.
Visit the exhibition in the upstairs gallery at designermakers21 from the 5th -21st December, open Thursdays to Saturdays 10am-5pm.
Showcase Exhibition | November 2024 – January 2025
We are delighted to welcome three local artists in the Showcase for November, December and January.
Displaying their work are Karen Bek, Proche – Maggie Gospel and Fehmi Gokes.
Karen Bek Willow – Karen is skilled in traditional and contemporary basketry. With exquisite baskets of all shapes and sizes, basket bags with leather handles and much much more including willow sculptures and Christmas decorations.
Proche – Maggie Gospel has a stunning display of ‘eco print’ sij scarves, shawls, cushions and cards. These are quite remarkable with rea variety and intensity of colour. Maggie also makes lovely framed textile artworks.
Fehmi Gokes Mosaics – Fehmi has shown with us before and is arriving next weekend. His mosaics are incredibly original and beautifully produced. Abstract tiles through to calm seaside scenes, something for everyone.
Visit the Showcase upstairs at designermakers21 every Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.
Summer Expo ’24 – Call for Submissions
designermakers21 will be hosting our fourth Summer Open Exhibition from August 1st to 24th in the Upstairs Gallery.
Submissions are invited from artists over 18, professional or amateur. This year there will be a fee of £5 per entrant. The exhibition will remain free to visitors. This will be a friendly, fun and inclusive event celebrating local talent, so why not come and make an exhibition of yourself?!
Entry Requirements are:
- 1 item per entrant (at the curator’s discretion)
- First come first served, until we are full
- Work is submitted at the artist’s own risk
- Work must be delivered to designermakers21 between 25th and 27th July and collected after the exhibition on the 24th from 4pm, and before 31st August
- All items must be clearly marked with the artist’s name or initials
- A note must be included with your name, title or description of your work and your contact details so that your piece can be identified when you want it back!
- We will sell your work for you if you wish
- Payment for sales will be by bank transfer, less 20% commission (plus 2% for card sales)
- Items for sale must be declared when delivered, with price and bank details included on your note
- We aim to be as inclusive as possible but retain the right not to exhibit a piece that might be dangerous, offensive or simply not fit up the stairs!
Please register your interest via email to:
joy@jhmosaics.co.uk
and
kateweltonceramics@gmail.com
