Mary Harold, a silk screen printer who lives near Okehampton, is exhibiting her work at A la Ronde from Thursday 22 May to Wednesday 4 June 2014.
Often printing onto reclaimed materials such as blankets, tablecloths and sheets, she says of her work: “My inspiration mostly comes from nature, usually my garden or the wild countryside around where I live. Not just trees and plants but the wildlife from birds to bugs. I like collecting things such as old plates and cutlery - things that are battered and worn that have a history to them. I also like decorative items and pattern; texture...
A la Ronde is delighted to be hosting an exhibition of Mick Abbott’s paintings, many of which were inspired by items within the A la Ronde collection.
Mick Abbott is a full time artist, dividing his time between Cambridge, Brittany and New York. He was an art teacher at Comberton Village College, Cambridge for 22 years and loved it. In recent years Mick has been Artist in Residence at several National Trust properties, including Newark Park and Hanbury Hall, and in 2013 is delighted to be associated with A la Ronde. Mick’s new paintings have been in- spired by items in the...
A talented local mother and her two daughters are currently exhibiting an unusual range of paintings, prints and felted items at A la Ronde, near Exmouth. The family of artists – Daphne Currier, Louisa Currier and Josephine Birch – work both together and individually to celebrate the natural environment.
Daphne Currier (BA Art/Ed) works mainly in felt to make pictures, wall hangings, cushions, hats, bags and accessories. Daphne says: ‘My work is embellished with hand and machine stitching and some elements of collage. Felt work is becoming more popular as a versatile and durable...
