thegallery@theendofthelane: September 2013

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Thursday 26 September 2013

Next exhibition Sunday 6th October

Intimate Immensity: St Ives

Pam Bowden 's subtle yet powerful photographs of St Ives in her exhibition on 6th October will be well worth a visit.

"Intimate Immensity: St Ives" is a personal response to a place very close to her heart- and through her photography she draws you into a vision of her world.

Don't forget there will be lovely cream teas etc served on retro china 2.30-5pm all raising money for SHAPE.

Thursday 19 September 2013

A taste of Paul Dingley's "visions of the city"

To see art like this, affordable, fun, in every colour under the sun, a clock or not a clock..... see it, buy it, hang it on your wall and enjoy!

These little gems of art will be on sale at The Gallery at the End of the Lane this weekend, 21-22 September. Proceeds to SHAPE- fighting disease and poverty in Africa, teas served in retro caravan as well- so make an afternoon of it, have a walk in Coaley Woods or up to Coaley Peak, take in some brilliant contemporary art and treat yourself to tea. All in a very good cause!

2.30-5pm Saturday and Sunday.

Tuesday 10 September 2013

21-22 September- Paul Dingley "visions of the city"

After the pleasures of Elaine Fisher's exhibition, it's time to think about another... Paul is well known to The Gallery at the End of the Lane- his last exhibition, "Creeping out of the Shadows" was the inaugural exhibition after it was set up so we are delighted that he is back again the weekend of 21-22 September with his new work, "visions of the city". The pieces being shown are all very affordable, collectable, and look stunning either on their own ,or as a group. For very little outlay you could have the most trendy, contemporary wall of art around...

And of course, we'll be doing teas to raise money for SHAPE. Paul is kindly donating a large share of his takings to this very good cause.

Opening times: 2.30-5pm each day. See you all there....

Saturday 7 September 2013

Apologies for being the wrong way round....

"Abroad"- a sculptural response to friendship

If you missed this exhibition you really missed something quite exceptional. I'm not someone who goes misty eyed at art, I'm usually too busy analysing it... but today there was a tear in my eye...

Elaine Fisher's installation was based on concepts that developed and experiences she had whilst in Pembrokeshire, earlier this year. Somewhere "abroad"- not at home, not particularly homely, and yet her response has been to witness the friendship between people thrown together in a challenging environment, and to create something truly "heimlich". To walk into the horsebox and stand close to the objects created from concrete, found objects- rusty squashed tin can, bits of ribbon and twine, old letters and stamps, pieces of firewood rescued from a bonfire.... is to come home, to feel safe, to feel loved. Achieving this with the subtlety and understatement we come to expect from Elaine Fisher's work is always a delight to behold. She conjures peace and contentment from garbage. She creates tranquility and quiet joy from that which is rejected.

Keep an eye on this artist; she is going places and has a lot to say. I for one, am already looking forward to her next piece of work.

Sunday 1 September 2013

Not long to go till our next exhibition

The next few weeks are a flurry of art- this coming weekend Elaine Fisher is exhibiting "Abroad"- a sculptural response to friendship which I for one am really excited about. Elaine uses materials in such dynamic and unexpected ways, her lateral thinking creates incredible links I would not have thought of...

So come along and be dazzled, while having a good old natter over tea & cakes. I might even be offered cream teas- found a new recipe for scones and been busy making jam.....

Then Dani Jones (not a relation) is going to be exhibiting some of her photography on 14th September .

The following weekend Paul Dingley is exhibiting over 2 days - Saturday and Sunday- his new work on the theme "visions of the city". Much of his work is incredibly affordable so even if you think you can't afford original art- you're wrong! For the cost of lunch you could be taking home a piece of contemporary wall art..... and you can commission a clock, or art based on something personal to you.

So we really hope that you'll come on over some time soon and enjoy the special experience of The Gallery at the End of the Lane.

Please note unless otherwise stated exhibitions are on 2.30-5pm on Saturdays - all proceeds from teas to SHAPE Africa, 10% art sales to SHAPE.

Looking for a gallery with a difference?

If you're an artist, and looking for somewhere to exhibit, why not contact us? We are looking for up and coming artists who need a lucky break! It's good on your CV, it's lots of fun, and you get to eat cake! Not bad...... The horsebox is ideal for story telling, an installation, as well as more conventional art forms and we're happy to help you put shelves up if you wish (as long as you put the gallery back to it's original afterwards..)

We look forward to hearing from you soon, or welcoming you to one of this year's exhibitions.

Alison Kirby: About Making Paths

About Making Paths

This residency will look at the people's ways: the paths in the wood. I foresee that this will include an investigation into old records and maps, land use records, parish records. I want to know some history, but also to identify, if I can, individuals crossing the land and using paths to get to work, for church, for family, to play or to court. I want to know how the paths are referred to, if at all. I want to explore classifications, notice anything that differs from today, that jars. How far back I go is a tantalising question: even geological time is relevant, as the shapes of the land and the nature of its earths, stones and rock provide resources- building stone, roof stone, limestone - and dictate the shape, stability and course of paths to them. People carve the paths that the land form allows.

I want to look at the way people make 'ways', and what the routes and paths in the wood mean now, and have meant. Where did they come from? do they link? How did those we have today survive? What called them into being, kept them alive, relevant, useful or necessary? Did they have names? Reputations? Myths and stories about them? Once I have a feel for this, I will respond.

I anticipate making maps, potentially making small installations and drawing individuals. My theoretical paradigm is phenomenological, my active research based in grounded theory made by collecting data using a form of cultural anthropology.

Will I make way-stations, memorialise individuals or specific track histories? Will I make a new use for the network of paths? Will I add a new pursuit or hobby to the walking-for-pastime that may be all the motivation there is to use the paths nowadays? Collect this, build that, provide postboxes and stamps?

Old paths come from old ways of using the land, old rights and accustomed use. Those that have made it onto official records and maps as bridle ways and footpaths have (usually) survived over considerable periods of time. They will have served a number of purposes at any one time, and over time different usages will have come into being. Or have not, and foot traffic will have ceased.

Can paths die?

Linda Davies- artist in Residence

Residency at The Gallery at the End of the Lane, Dursley. 13 July – 19 July 2015

‘Shelter’

Linda Davies, who is completing an MA in Fine Art at present, writes about her residency:

This title has been inspired by the horsebox itself. Fragile and slowly decaying, it does nonetheless provide some shelter from the elements for the creativity that goes on inside it.

I would like to use the horsebox to respond to the idea of shelter, and what it can mean to people in the wider context. I intend to make a cast of the horsebox, and turn it upside down to suggest the shape of a boat. I will make this from simple materials, newspaper and wallpaper paste. The cast will be very fragile, and may in fact disintegrate as it is being made, depending on the weather. This fragility and uncertainty will be part of the response to the idea of shelter.

Event

A picnic will take place on 19th July at lunchtime. Please bring some food and drink if you want to attend!

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