We all need a bit of joy in our lives! Art brings joy to so many and over 70 artists across media are exhibiting their work in response to this theme. Art to lift your spirits and elicit strong emotion. From crazy oversized ice lollies made from reclaimed wood, to delicate abstract watercolours, large ‘50’s style textile hangings to hand made mixed media baubles we hope the range of styles, scale, price points and character of every hand made work of art in the show comes together to deliver a truly ‘joyful’ exhibition.
Opening Evening: Friday 22 November 7:30-9:30pm – mulled wine and mince pies will be served.
“I believe that visual art has the power to lift the spirits in the same way, music, dance and poetry do for so many. Most people experience challenges in their lives and who doesn’t need a bit of joy?” says Karen Sherwood, Director and founder of Cupola Gallery.
Cupola has brought together a diverse collection of art across media for their latest Christmas exhibition. The selected work was chosen for its strength and the unique voice of each artist or maker. We are all different and we all find joy in diverse ways.
The gallery wants to celebrate that diversity and each artist’s passion for what they do. They hope that amongst the collection there will be items that will create the connection that brings you joy. From hand made gift items to large scale paintings, from functional to decorative ceramics and glassware, textiles and textile hangings and jewellery through to collage, printmaking, photography and sculpture.
Works are for sale. Prices from £10 upwards.
Artists taking part include:
Aimee Mitchell , Alison Edmonds, Alison Wren, Alison Young , Allison James , Ally Kendrick Clew , Anne Atkinson , Anne Menary, Bren Head, Cath Dunn , Charlotte Willoughby-Paul , Claire Allam Clare Chinnery , Clinton Chaloner , Colleen Penny, Daniil Grebenshchikov , David Blanchard , David Lucas, Denise Wrightson , Emine Thompson , Fumi , Gail Altschuler , George Hunter , Geraldine Hughes Gplank Furniture, Helen Jones , Helene Fletcher , Hilary Cartmel , Hui Yu Wang , Immie Ruth Jones , Imogen Perkin, Inga Winson , Jane Blake , Jane Middleton, Jane Walker, Jen Mick, Jenny Marshall, Jo Brown, Joanna Hart, Joe Morris, John Brokenshire , Jonathan Hooper, Julie Cole, Justine Wake, Karen Sherwood, Karoline Rerrie, Katherine Rhodes, Katherine Stephenson, Kathryn Watson, Kaus Pinter, Louis Szabo, Louise Ventris, Lu Mason, Lyn Hodnett, Mariel Borst Pauwels, Mary Barratt, Melissa Speed, Pauline Rignall, Rhiannon Robinson, Richard Gee , Robert Broadhurst, SAMARAJYOTI, Sally Jones , Sarah Lewis, Sean O'Farrell , Sheena Fowkes , Simon Dobbs Stephen Todd , Tania Holland, Tim Copsey, Tim Foxall, Tracey Welsh, Yuka Jourdain
Opening Times: Monday – Saturday 10-6pm PLUS Sundays up to Christmas 12-4pm