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- John Zehentner – Heaven is Waiting
If you are planning on being close to Southport in Merseyside, UK, say, something like within a thousand miles then make sure you pop in to see the latest show by the Southport art group The Waterfront Arts Project. The original of this amazing piece of art by John Zehentner shown above is more impressive than any little jpeg image can do justice to as is a great deal of the other art on show from other great artists like Joan Walmsley with her large 3D works using fabrics or metalworker Rob Art with his incredible dragon that so impressed the group they had to give it a room on its own! The WAP has been running for many years showcasing a diverse range of local talent that is on a par with much of what you’d find elsewhere in major galleries. This is not a gallery of hobbiest watercolour doodles, this is cutting edge stuff in a variety of postmodern styles ranging from highly emotionally charged humanistic work to overt political statements regarding our modern world and the rife inequalities that still exist in our supposedly civilised environment. Much of the work is challenging and often far deeper than the first deceptive appearances of something ordinary. You might not like everything but I doubt you will find it boring. And those you don’t like have probably touched a nerve and later on you might find yourself thinking back to those art pieces and learning something about yourself and the world you live in. This is a non-profit group and nothing is sold at the exhibitions. The exhibition relies on the support of local businesspeople and councillors and has grown in popularity purely by word of mouth. Once you’ve been you’ll probably be enthusing to all your friends about this sparkling gem of an art exhibition in the north-west of England. If you want to know more you can visit their Facebook page here.
- Enchantment by artist Ed Org
If you can possibly get on down to the PopUp Gallery in Cirencester between 23rd June and 5th July you’ll have the chance to see some of celebrated artist Ed Org’s amazing art on show. It is a solo exhibition so just tons of fabulous Ed Org art for you to enjoy. Please tell them you found out about it here.
The PopUp Gallery, New Brewery Arts, Brewery Court, Cirencester,GL7 1JH.
You’ll find more info on how to get there here.
You can also phone them on 01285 657181.
If you want to get some idea of what you’ll see there just click on the image above to see more art by Ed Org.
Remember the old days when national elections were fun? That fabulous time when apart from Lord Such and his wonderful Monster Raving Looney Party there was some bloke who changed his name by deed poll to Margaret Thatcher and stood as a candidate. Not only that there were fabulous alternatives like “The Best Party I’ve Ever Been To Party” but unfortunately not available in the real elections were the candidates of Monty Python’s Election Special where The Silly Party win by a landslide and the slightly silly candidate Kenneth Philip Bong polls no votes at all but optimistically bursts into song with “Climb Every Mountain …”
Well, in the spirit of the old days as we approach the rather sombre 2015 boring old farts election here is John Zehentner’s amazing contemporary painting appropriately entitled “Don’t Blame Me I Voted Looney”.
More of John Zenentner’s work can be seen at the Southport Arts Project in Southport along with many other local talented artists. Entrance is free so well worth a visit if you are there one weekend. Here is where it is: Southport Arts Project, Promenade, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0DZ
Falmouth Art Gallery
Municipal Buildings
The Moor, Falmouth
Cornwall, TR11 2RT
Telephone: 01326 313863
Free entry Monday – Saturday 10am-5pm
Fantastical creatures and mythical landscapes await you in the magical world of artist and writer Patrick Woodroffe (1940-2014). Patrick Woodroffe was internationally known for his unrivalled genius as a draughtsman. His work belongs to a tradition begun by Hieronymous Bosch and continued in the 20th century by the surrealists. He was a highly disciplined worker, his brushes and pens were laid out neatly like implements at a surgeons table. This show running from 7th February to 18th April 2015 showcases a selection of Patrick Woodroffe’s paintings, drawings and tomographs. If you are not yet familiar with the incredible work of Patrick Woodroffe then just click here.
8th Anniversary Tiki Special
49 April/May 2015
Release date 18th March 2015
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