May brings six individual talented local artists for a group exhibition throughout the month to The Paxton Centre Gallery. Join us for our Artist Launch Night to meet the artists, view the new works and enjoy a drink from the bar. You can find out more about our upcoming workshops and events too!
Exhibiting Artists are..
Ania Pieniazek - Figurative Art - aria-art.com
“Creating art is the joy of my life. It is the most satisfying and fulfilling activity I can really imagine. If I were to devoid from that pleasure, I would probably slide into a chasm of depression. I always have been creative, as far as I remember. I could never stop drawing or doodling, which got me in trouble on many occasions.
In pursue of inspiration, I love to visit museums and art galleries. My favourites artists were the ones who used brighter and bolder colours like Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Gustav Klimt, Henri de Toulous-Latrec and lots of Polish painters like Zbyslaw Marek Maciejewski, Jerzy Duda-Gracz or Stanislaw Wyspianski.”
John Farnworth - Watercolour Art
“Having spent over 50 years as a professional graphic designer working with computer graphics, I realised on retirement that I wanted to return to the more traditional style and methods that traditional watercolour affords. Also as can be seen from my latest work I gain inspiration from a variety of subjects but seascapes are probably my favourite.”
Seham Girgis - Abstract Art
“Originally from Egypt and have been living in the UK for over fifty years.I became interested in water colour painting very soon and starting painting landscapes but then I found myself to be interested more in abstract and hence all my exhibits here represents my latest works.”
Ana Gallego - Fine Art - @anagallegoillustrations
“Ana is an artist based in South East London, with a background in engineering that turned illustrator a few years ago. Ana's work is defined by her watercolour illustrations that capture the essence of the city's urban treasures. From local landmarks and shopfronts to beloved pubs, Ana's art reflects the meaningful experiences of locals throughout the city.
Ana's seeks for deep connection to each location she portrays. Each illustration is inspired by personal experiences, research in local archives and societies and history books, or suggested by members of the community.”
Kimberly French - Mixed Media - @thefrenchiearts
“I produce figure drawings, portraits and zentangle art which is about mindfulness wifh repeatative patterns. I am inspired by street art mainly and expressionism. My art is about health, spirtuality and I explore alot around feminism. I mainly do drawings and paintings. I love mixed media because am not confined into one style, as you can see my art does not fit to that.”
Rehana Rafiq Lee - Mixed Media
Rehana is a Mindfulness Teacher with a background in Textile Design and Art Direction in the UK TV Industry. Rebecca is a Craniosacral Therapist and Fine Artist.
See you there!