Year: 2021

Artwork of the Week by Bel Pye

This week we look at a powerful but tiny artwork made by Reconnect artist Bel Pye. There is no denying the significance of this small accessory that has now become such an essential part of our lives. Delicately embroidered is…Read On

Lockdown postcards by Sian Mather

We have another small series to add to our Lockdown Postcard collection. These three drawings have been made by Sian Mather and they add a touch of spring to the wider series of postcards. Sian Mather has an incredible skill…Read On

Amie McSherry in Lockdown

Lockdown has stifled a lot of our normal activities. Most of us have had to stop doing some of the things we love. The artist we look at today, like many artists around the world, has managed to make the…Read On

Andrew Crosbie’s Butterfly Portrait

Today we’re publishing a special blog, showcasing a piece by Andrew Crosbie made in memory of his grandmother. Andrew’s painting is made in watercolour, using his grandmother’s favourite colours. It depicts a butterfly and a sunset to reflect her love…Read On

A self portrait of a man wearing a face mask with sharp monster teeth

A Year at Home

It has now been a full year since we closed our studio, gallery and office and started working from home. The absolute quality of creativity we have witnessed in the past year exemplifies that art is an essential part of…Read On

Artwork of the Week by Jonathan McKinstry

Artwork of the Week features two brilliant paintings by Aspire artist Jonathan McKinstry! These Star Wars themed paintings have been made during Lockdown in 2020, and are part of our exhibition, As Time Stood Still, Part Two. The exhibition features…Read On

Lindsay Oliphant in Lockdown

This week we’d like to introduce our audiences to quite an unusual body of work, the squids! These computer drawn creatures have been made by Project Ability artist Lindsay Oliphant, in the past year, during Lockdown. You might recognise one…Read On

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