Nicky Montagu is a printmaker living in North Devon whose art combines collagraph, dry point & etching. Her work is inspired by the memory of observations made while living on the tidal estuary. It’s pared down simplicity coming out of the solitude of viewing the landscape. She focusses on elements within the landscape and evokes a meditative sense within her work. This could be the changing tide, reflections in the water, the transient states of fading light or the patterns observed in stones or ripples in the water. Her current work reflects the widespread anxiety and concern for our... more
This series of paintings charts the origins of North Devon's two largest rivers from moorland and Cornish border to where they both reach the sea at Bideford Bay. They are a celebration and exploration of water and wilderness as well as where humans interact with our natural environment.more
Roger Davies has been working as a sign writer all over England, although particularly in and around Great Torrington since the late 1950’s – and is still producing wonderful hand-painted signs for the town. This show will include examples of his craftsmanship as well as photographs from the past. Roger will be giving a demonstration of his craft in the gallery from 10am - 1pm on Saturday October 12th and 26th.
photograph: Paul Seedmore
Al Brown studied art in the 70s at Bideford Art College/North Devon College, went on to Cornwall College of Art and has used the skills he aquired there in many varied jobs ever since.
He is inspired by the North Devon coastline and Exmoor National Park.
I take particular attention to wind swept trees, reflective wet sands and storm laden skies. I try to emphasise... more
After running Springfield Pottery in Hartland for 40 years Philip and Frannie Leach are closing down and moving on. This show looks back at their work from the 80's to the present, tells their story and examines their influences (particularly the relationship with the North Devon ceramic tradition)... more
Stephen and Rachel Perham are brother and sister. Stephen will be showing a collection of illustrations about his life as the Harbour Master of Clovelly. His sister also depicts Clovelly people and follows her Mother's tradition of painting on pebbles.more
This exhibition is a celebration of adult art classes at Petroc. The work displayed will be a collective project comprising of handmade bunting, with all students from the level 2 Art & Design courses creating individual pennants using a variety of media.
A bright, happy outcome to celebrate the conclusion of their courses!
Petroc are running level 2 Art courses from September and January. Many students progress on to further and Higher Education, and in doing so, find a renewed interest in art that becomes a fulfilling aspect of their lives.more
