The Triton Gallery

When The Triton Gallery opened two years ago Hector Fraser asked 12 friends to exhibit with him, which produced an interesting and varied exhibition. This year Mimi Claughton is following his lead and has made A Spring Selection, collecting painters, sculptors and a potter together to give a lively start to the 2010 season

The painters are Angela Bell, Barry Whiting, Claire West, Hector Fraser, Maggie Moor, Mimi Claughton, Phil Entwistle, Sheila Woodmansey, Kay Jones, Sue Straw and Sue Deighton. All the painters will be using a variety of mediums. Jill Grinstead works mainly in Pastels; Working in metal, David Athey and working in papier maché, Nicky Clacy will both show a variety of sculptures.

Andrew Cheatham, Dawn Brooks and Tracey Himsworth
Three artists who all live in Scarborough, each respond to their environment in their own individual way, utilising print, paint and sculpture.

Dawn Brooks is a printmaker who employs a variety of media to achieve the finished print, including carborundum, drypoint and chine colle printing, the plate is created as a painter might use a canvas responding instinctively to marks as they are made using automatic drawing as a means of expressing ideas from the subconscious.

The notion of decay is central to Andrew Cheetham’s artwork. He is interested in change, from the documentary depiction of our declining Industrial Heritage, to the momentary collapse of a wave. Through close observation Andrew captures changes in atmosphere and light, drawing on both a personal and social relationship with his subject matter, objective yet intimate.

An interest in the history of the landscape led Tracy Himsworth to move studios in order to work in rural isolation in an attempt to fully explore the relationship between artist and nature. By choosing to work through physical contact, rather than pure observation, Tracy has developed an intimate understanding of the landscape. The documentation of this process is merely a record of the experience.

Jessica Cathcart, Judith Ellis, Belinda Rymer, and Jane Worthington
Four contemporary northern artists are exhibiting at the Triton Gallery:
Two artists explore landscape, one through light and the other through drama. Two abstract artists deal with personal interpretations, one by way of colour and the other, memory.

Judith uses textual fragments to facilitate personal connections with her Canadian past. Her oil paintings incorporate graphite, charcoal and graphite powder which provide the link between the text and texture of her paintings. She also produces works on paper and prints. Her current series continues the link with the pencil written diaries of her Canadian explorer grandmother who mapped part of Labrador in 1905 and informs the narrative. www.judithellis.co.uk

Jane’s paintings are predominantly about colour both in their intensity and subtlety. Her interest in colour stems from her inherent synaesthesia. This together with her interest in the fourth dimension, which she feels is in her subconscious creates an interesting vehicle for the creation of her paintings. She is constantly exploring the interrelationship of colours which she describes as being in the ‘minds-eye’. www.janeworthington.net

Jessica’s atmospheric paintings are inspired by observations of the Ryedale countryside and Yorkshire coast where she grew up. In her latest series of landscapes she explores man’s mark upon the land through habitation and agriculture. Her subjects usually have some deep personal connection and she incorporates into her paintings her interest in urban and rural architecture and her fascination with the mysterious qualities of reflected light at the edges of the day. Jessica works on site using pencil and watercolour sketches to record degrees of shadow and shape. Her observations are backed up by photographs which she uses for reference or to remind her of her initial inspiration. She develops her ideas in her studio. She works in watercolour and mixed media, but her preferred medium is oil on canvas. The main influences upon her work are the paintings of Cezanne, Hopper and Doig.

Belinda Rymer: My paintings are about light and drama and the interplay between ever changing weather conditions, which create atmosphere and mood. It is an attempt to describe an emotional response, which is embedded within, absorbed, half remembered or half forgotten, real or imagined, an unconscious force that plays a part rather than a topographical place. Each painting consists of a visual interpretation, captured and felt in the landscape at that moment. Nature displays endless moods, each day, hour or minute which presents something new. It is that something new, a timeless quality, where elemental forces are at work that I attempt to capture, recreate on a canvas. To create something of great beauty that has mood and drama that uplifts you out of reality is what drives me. A difference in what we see in our surroundings and how awe react and respond to it is a fascination to me, there are no absolutes.www.belindarymer.co.uk

Driffield Art Club was established in 1968. It has grown in numbers and reputation over the years and the current membership is 107, including mostly amateur with a few semi-professional artists.

Each month, except August, the club meets on the 3rd Monday evening in Driffield Community Centre, West Garth, at 7.00 pm. Visitors are most welcome.

Every year there is an interesting programme of Demonstrations, occasionally a Talk or Critique, designed to encourage, stimulate and enthuse our members.

During the year there are 7 Saturday workshops held at Nafferton where visiting professional artists help and encourage a small group of members; and two self-help workshops where members gather together and help each other.

Group visits are often arranged by members, eg visits to Patchings Festival, weekend residential visit to Wyedale Hall, visit to he Pastel Exhibition at the Mall Gallery, London.

Annually, in October we hold an Exhibition at Dee, Atkinson & Harrison’s Gallery, Driffield. An invited professional artist judges the Exhibition and trophies are awarded in various categories.

In 2009 we held our first exhibition at The Triton Gallery, Sledmere. We had nearly 900 visitors and members displayed approximately 150 works. The Gallery is a much larger venue than we are used to and members took full advantage of the space available to produce and excellent exhibition.

Stephen Dove – Paintings encapsulate Yorkshire’s East coast scenes with vibrancy and charm

Penny de Corte – Handmade ceramics with smooth sensuous form which demand to be touched

Selina Fennell – Animal portrait artist, diversifies into abstract working with BEACH JUNK and collage

An Exhibition of Mosaics and Textiles by Sue Kershaw and Paintings by Iain Will

Sue’s mosaics and textiles draw on ancient skills to provide a modern interpretation of nature, literature and geometric patterns.

‘I wished to learn the skills behind these anonymous old art forms and show how much they have in common. I know it might sound quite strange to have mosaics, often associated with covering hard surfaces, and patchwork, typically used for soft furnishings, shown pictorially together but I think they are very complementary. Both are ultimately made up of handcrafted parts lovingly arranged to form an aesthetic whole.’

The mosaics are created with hand-cut porcelain, which has a matt surface, in subtle earthy tones very similar to the natural Roman stone colours, with the additional highlight of vibrant vitreous, sicis and smalti glass providing a modern twist.

In sharp textural and colour contrast, Sue produces hand-stitched minimalist bright and bold contemporary textile wall hangings using solid blocks of coloured cotton.

Contact Tel: 07929 884759

Email: sue@kershaw123.orangehome.co.uk

www.mosaicart.org.uk

Iain is inspired by anything and everything! He is particularly drawn to landscape and natural history.

When composing his paintings, Iain tries to capture that special feeling you have when you see familiar landscapes or objects, in a way that somehow elevates them about the ordinary. This is very much and emotional response to the work. When you look at his paintings you are encouraged to form, your own personal response. Iain strives to maintain a sense of realism, steering a path between impressionism and photorealism.

Above all, Iain hopes you will enjoy his work just for what it is, and perhaps even be inspired to do some painting too!

Contact Tel: 01904 491327

Email: art2enjoy@oal.com

www.art2enjoy.co.uk

Both artists undertake commissions.

A children’s activities table will be available throughout the exhibition.

We are a very diverse group of Artists brought together by The Art House as part of their nationwide project ‘Openings’. Our group hopes to combat a sense of isolation and create opportunities for inclusion, exchange and collaboration.

My pieces are sculptural in form. I work instinctively and the process of the work is important to me. My practice is one on enquiry, experimentation and progression

Sheila Woodmansey: My work is figurative and representational, and I like to work directly from nature. Subjects include landscape, still-life and animals – mainly painted in mixed media, or drawn using pencil or charcoal

Helga Prinz: Driven by a love and fascination for the natural world around us I try and capture the unique atmosphere that the East Yorkshire landscape provides. I am very drawn to its tranquillity and simple beauty.

Kath Lowe: My paintings are on silk and are inspired by natural forms mainly flowers. Before painting on the silk I make preparatory drawings with pastels and watercolours. After using the silk paints I then add extra detail and form with pastels and sometimes oil paint.

David Lowe: I am a children’s book illustrator – The exhibition is some of my recent work

After last year’s successful exhibition once again the return of Shirley, Watercolours, Anthony Dew, Carving, Lyn and Gerry Grant, Ceramics, Debbie March, Glass, Gill Dearman, Textiles, Tim Rimmington, Paintings is an eclectic mix of exciting work.

Steve works mainly on animal portraiture, including oil paintings of hroses in all their exciting moments. Larry enjoys researching and portraying historical sea encounters and is currently illustrating a novel by a Canadian author. The artists hope to be hosting workshops involving children from the Wagoners’ group of schools.

An exhibition of work by Kane Cunningham, Mik Godley and Paul Hockney. Kane said "This show offers the viewer a unique chance to discover the work of two new artists to the region. Mik Godley and Paul Hockney. I was at University with Mik, where we discovered that drawing was at the centre of everything, which we still believe today. Paul discovered his talent later in life but only now is ready to reveal his work. So a must see show!"

For nearly 60 years the Society has provided demonstrations, talks and practical workshops for its members who cover a wide range of abilities from beginner to professional. Outdoor exhibitions are held on the North Foreshore in Bridlington and an Annual Exhibition in July. We are pleased to support the Triton Gallery and wish it success.

Yorkshire Landscapes – plein-air oil paintings by Malcolm Ludvigsen, Kate Kenney and friends.

An exhibition of landscape paintings by two renowned York-based oil painters, Malcolm Ludvigsen and Kate Kenney. Though their styles are very different, they both paint outside directly in front of the subject which gives their paintings a vibrancy lacking in much of studio painting. There will be paintings of the Wolds, the Yorkshire coast, the moors and the dales.

Also with:

• Jean Luce: Watercolours, acrylics and oils of the wild and rocky places of Yorkshire.
• Steve Barnsley: An extremely talented painter and photographer with oil paintings and photographs of the Yorkshire Wolds and Coast.
• Angela Chalmers: The renowned painter of nudes in oils and mixed media.
• Julia Davis: A poet and ceramicist whose work produces and intriguing integration of text and clay

More details on www.malcolmludvigsen.org.uk

It is my intention with this exhibition that the work divides into two groups although both very much of an equestrian theme. The first half portrays thoroughbreds and strong breeds of horses set in classical romantic landscapes, drawing inspiration from the 18th century school of equestrian art. After England’s break with the Roman Church, church patronage ceased. Artists quickly turned their attention toward wealthy patrons, such as royalty and landowners, and began painting their portraits, as well as their patrons possessions, which included racehorses. Early leaders in this field were John Wootton (late 1600s to early 1700s) and James Seymour (1702-1752). George Stubbs (1724-1806) followed, with his ‘surgeons’ discipline to draughtsmanship, with the pinnacle of his career being the famous portrait of Whistlejacket. The era closed with the exceptional work by John Boultbec. It is the work of Stubbs that has influence me the most.

The second part of the exhibition focuses on contemporary racehorses, such as Authorized and Kauto Star. Fortunately, the advent of the digital camera as a point of reference saves me from hanging and butchering my subjects to see how they work. Although still applying softer, classical landscapes as backgrounds rather than illustration modern grand stands, it is my intention to capture the strength and magnificence of these animals in action, displayed very aptly in this former stable, the Triton Gallery.

Paul Hughes, Photographer and Michael Cox, Painter, have been collaborating over the past year on a body of work based upon the regional landscape. In part motivated by a discussion concerning the nature and language of the two media, the work is also based upon a perspective of the landscape viewed from above, during a series of flights under variable weather and seasonal conditions.

Ornate Textiles and artefacts from around the world
An Exhibition of embellished and embroidered hand stitched textiles from Peru, India, Egypt and the East. Ceremonial clothing and accessories from the Orient

Andy Pea, Dan Greenley and Ray Greenley, who are members of the Kingston Art Group, Hull, are pleased to announce an exhibition of contemporary art work which includes abstract paintings, abstractions from the rural landscape, urban landscapes and prints for sale.