2. Jennifer Cobham
Sense of Space: Spring
Virginia Ray and Contemporary
Jessica Jordan Craft Collection
1 F E B R UA RY – 16 M A R C H 1 FEBRUARY – 27 APRIL
Private view: Private view:
Virginia Ray’s paintings and Jessica Jordan’s 1 February, 6-8pm Known for selecting contemporary craft 1 February, 6-8pm
ceramic explore ideas of landscape and of the highest quality and skills, we are
change, caused either by man or nature. delighted to present new work by:
Virginia’s work seeks • Patricia Andrianou • Jo Lavelle • Ali Tomlin
to confirm the idea • Holly Berry • Tim Lake • Alexandra Twin
that landscape is • Jennifer Cobham • Janine Partington • Jill Walker
first and foremost • Alison Dupernex • Bryony Rich • Josie Walters
a site of history, a • Jonathan Garratt • Sherry Richmond • Sarah Weiss
documentation • Kate Hasted • Ingrid Saag and many more
of life and events • Paul Jackson • Claire Sherriff
that are deeply • Bea Jareno • Charlotte Stockley
interwoven
with man.
Ali Tomlin
Virginia Ray
Jessica uses aerial views of the
downs, looking at the changing
landscape through the seasons.
She explores corroded surfaces, the
contrast of rough and smooth line,
Jessica Jordan
patterns and texture that are found
on stones, wood, glass and metal Jill Walker
that have been weathered and
broken down from natural erosion.
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3. Louise Davies is a painter
and printmaker.
Her prints are concerned with
the landscape: some based on
childhood memories, reflecting on
the countryside and coast of the
The west of England. She combines layers
of strong translucent colour with a
Rhythm Translucent
sensitive line drawing and calligraphic
marks, portraying the fluidity of the
ever changing elements of nature.
of Life: Lesley Colour:
Lesley Bellchambers
She was awarded the Curwen Print
Prize in 2012.
Bellchambers
1 February –
16 March Louise Davies
In her vibrant abstract paintings Lesley
explores the materiality and spirituality 22 February –
of life. 4 April
She has drawn inspiration from scientific theories
such as chaos and superstring theories as well
as from visits to India, Laos and Cambodia.
Lesley makes work that is contemplative and
invites curiosity.
CREATE A RING: METAL JEWELLERY WORKSHOP
Rebecca Skeels
Sat 16 February, 11am-4pm (booking required: 01252 713208)
£50/40 concessions (incl. materials)
Come and learn a new jewellery technique with award winning
Rebecca Skeels from the University for The Creative Arts. Participants will create Louise Davies
a personalised silver ring to keep. Max. 8 participants – all levels welcome.
4. Rising Stars 2013
2 3 M A R C H – 4 M AY
Private view:
22 March, 6-8pm
Rising Stars 2013 showcases
and champions some of the
most talented students and
recent graduates of BA and
MA fine and applied arts
programmes across the UK.
Michelle Arieu
Michelle Arieu
It presents new work across a range
of art forms, being an ideal place Artist in Focus:
to find and invest in a future star.
22 March –
Winner of Rising Stars 2012
A catalogue for the exhibition is 27 April
Professional Development Award
available.
Influenced by her research into early 1700s
Japanese tableware and Italian architecture,
Emma Rawson
Michelle’s work explores these forms in porcelain.
Free event to artists: Through carefully constructed geometry and
Rising Stars Symposium optical effects, she recreates evocative and
on 18-19 April abstract architectural ideas.
Top speakers, talks and small group
practical workshops, supporting artists’ Rising Stars is supported by the
skills development. Bookings & further info: Billmeir Charitable Trust.
gallery@newashgate.org.uk Also, thanks to the University for
Creative Arts and Farnham Maltings.
5. Opening hours The New Ashgate Gallery is an
Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm. educational charity that promotes
Free admission and contemporary visual arts and crafts
groups are welcome to as wide a public as possible,
All exhibition rooms are accessible through a programme of changing
to wheelchair users. Guide dogs exhibitions, projects with artists,
are welcome. makers, and projects of support
and development delivered by the
We are situated on the edge of trust with local, regional, national
Waggon Yard, just off Downing Street. and international partnerships and
educational events.
New Ashgate Gallery
Waggon Yard, Farnham,
Surrey, GU9 7PS
gallery@newashgate.org.uk
01252 713208
Angels and Patrons
Friendship Scheme
By donating to the gallery, Angels and
Patrons support our charitable activities.
Patrons receive priority invitations to
By road: Farnham is 11 miles south- events and previews of exhibitions
west of Guildford, Surrey, and is clearly
and complimentary drinks with artists.
signposted from the A3, A31, M3
In addition, Angels receive 10%
and A287. There is a pay and display
car park in front of the Gallery. discount on art and craftwork
The adjacent car park has four purchases for 12 months.
dedicated disabled parking spaces. You become a Patron for £25 a year or
By rail: The Farnham Station is served an Angel for an additional £35 per year.
by London Waterloo. The Gallery is a
five-minute walk from the station.
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