Musing on Spines

BRINK Present Horace Panter at the Talisman Theatre & Arts Centre

2012-02-23T15:32:00.000Z

Green Red Orange by Horace Panter

The ‘I Want More Life...’ exhibition , featuring the work of Horace Panter, is the second in an exciting season of on-going exhibitions, organised by the Kenilworth-based arts organisation at the Talisman Theatre and Arts Centre.

BRINK is proud to present the work of Horace Panter at the Talisman Theatre, from 5th May until 26th June 2012.

Although more well-known as the bass-player of The Specials, Horace Panter, aka Sir Horace Gentleman, has always been involved in art.

Horaceʼs formal education started with a one year course in Art at Northampton College in 1971. In 1975, he graduated with a degree in Fine Art from Coventry’s Lanchester Polytechnic, now Coventry University. While confirming his skill and passion for painting, his time at Lanchester Polytechnic introduced him, in his second year, to Jerry Dammers. And, together they formed what would become one of the defining bands of the decade.

Whilst studying Fine Art in the mid-Seventies, Horace was immersed in art theory and conceptualism, exploring and interpreting the art of ancient civilisations, such as the Mayans. Even then, Horaceʼs influences were eclectic, ranging from the minimal sculptures of Donald Judd and Robert Morris to the post-abstract-expressionist paintings of Kenneth Noland, Morris Louis and Robyn Denny.

The artist’s work reflects a broad range of influences, ranging from Pop Art to iconic forms of religious and political propaganda, culminating in colourful, highly stylised, ultra-modern images. Panter creates his own unique form of iconography, admitting he is fascinated with orthodox icons, seeing them as art with a purpose: “You want your crops to grow you pray to an image, that’s purposeful”.

While acknowledging their functionality as venerated objects, he simultaneously recognises their beauty as cultural artefacts. The subjects of his paintings, often, lone figures against stark backgrounds, beg the question “who and what is important enough to take centre-stage, to be idolised”? This could also be a subconscious reference to his own experience as a musician on the stage, translating his experience of a performer, thrust into the limelight, in his paintings, where, as Pop Art dictates, the object is ʻelevated' from the ‘mundane’.

After the success of his first solo exhibition at The Strand Gallery in London in November 2011, Horace has recently exhibited at the White Room, in Leamington-Spa and Bath, and the Penny Lane Gallery in Liverpool.

In the ‘I Want More Life...’ exhibition, which will be held as part of the MOSAIC Art Trail, during the Kenilworth Festival, BRINK will be presenting a series of works featuring Horace Panter’s iconic Robots and Hoodies. Alongside these works, BRINK will also be showcasing a small series of unique, one-off, mixed media works by Tim Robottom.

The private view will be held on Saturday, 5th May 2012 from 7pm.

The Talisman Theatre and Arts Centre is open 7:00pm show nights (see www.talismantheatre.co.uk for details) and 8:00pm every non-show Friday.

Food for Thought

2012-02-12T14:42:00.001Z

‘FOOD FOR THOUGHT’ is a public, paticipatory, sculptural installation by Warwickshire-based artist Tim Robottom. The installation piece is being created for the BRINK ‘MOSAIC’ Art Trail, which will be held as part of the Kenilworth Festival. The finished work will be on display at Kenilworth Books, in Talisman Square, Kenilworth, Warwickshire from from 12th – 20th May, 2012.

Canned food will be labelled by the artist with a selection of the general public’s favourite book titles. From sci-fi novels, manuals and handbooks to autobiographies and children’s favourites, this interesting new work places empahasis on the famous phrase “You can’t judge a book by its cover!”. “As we all know”, explains the artist, “it is the contents of a book that is the most important element of any author’s intention; this is what nourishes the imagination and stimulates the creative pallette.”

The installation is also a reference to Andy Warhol’s ‘Campbell’s Soup’ prints, Damien Hirst’s series of pharmaceutical packaging replaced with working class food, entitled ‘The Last Supper’, and Pierre Manzoni’s ‘Artist’s Shit’, where the artist canned his own excrement. The work, which is a commentary on consumerism and branding, also focuses on the abstraction of information in material goods and how customers are drawn to products by imagery and packaging.

If you would like to take part, please fill in the slip provided at Kenilworth Books, stating the title of your favourite book and author, and put it in the box. Alternatively, participants can mail the name of the book and author to timrobottom01@gmail.com.

For further information on ‘Food For Thought’, please e-mail the artist at the above e-mail address.

Artist’s website: http://www.wix.com/timrobottom/info

BRINK website: http://www.wix.com/brinkevents/home

MOSAIC Art Trail website: http://www.wix.com/brinkevents/mosaic

Nature's Stage

2012-02-08T14:41:00.001Z

Kenilworth arts organisation BRINK has announced a new collaboration with the Talisman Theatre and Arts Centre. The debut exhibition, which will also mark the inauguration of the award-winning theatre’s newly refurbished bar and foyer, will feature a small selection of large-scale photographic works by London-based nature and landscape photographer David Anthony Hall.

This internationally renowned artist has exhibited as far afield as New York and Singapore and his works are held in private collections worldwide. In the UK, Hall has exhibited in over twenty-two group shows, as well as holding two West End solo shows.

Hall is currently working on a number of public art projects and has spent the last two years producing a new body of work which is so detailed it can be printed at sizes of up to 20 x 5 meters. His vision for these works, which have been created with hospital environments in mind, is to create a shift in the way people view medical facilities, from cold and sterile to warm and welcoming, changing the atmosphere by humanising the environment – a concept that is gaining influence in many areas.

More recently, he has been collaborating with Marie Curie on their new hospice in the West Midlands, which will include bespoke pieces in sizes of up to 3 x 6 meters for the reception, public areas and the twenty-four bedrooms, where the aim is for his pictures to have a positive effect on the staff, visitors and, most importantly, the patients. Hall is also working with Maggie’s Cancer Centres on similar projects for their purpose-built centres across the UK.

In 2011, Hall exhibited at the Chelsea Flower Show, where his work formed the main focus and was the inspiration behind a concept garden design, raising a good £13,000 from the proceeds of one of his artist’s proofs, which he donated to the Children’s Acute Transport Service Charity. Similarly, in his 2009 solo show, the photographer raised a further £9,000 for cancer charities from the sale of his work.

In the ‘Nature’s Stage’ exhibition, Hall takes us on a journey to discover the natural world, enticing the eye with sharp and luscious details, in what could almost be described as a homage to nature.

The exhibition, curated by BRINK Co-founders Tim Robottom and Sarah Silver, will be open to the public from Saturday, March 3rd 2012 until Monday, 30th April 2012. The private view will be held on Saturday, 3rd March from 7pm.

The Talisman Theatre and Arts Centre is open 7:00pm show nights (seewww.talismantheatre.co.uk for details) and 8:00pm every non-show Friday.

For further information on BRINK or to arrange an appointment to view the show call t. 07960 – 043 395.

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Shapes That Can Eat You

2012-01-30T15:03:00.002Z

BRINK Present Rita Gabrowska at Kenilworth Wines

Rising Moons by Rita Gabrowska

A fascinating exhibition of works, where familiar symbols, objects and forms are merged to create imaginary and dreamlike 'mindscapes'.

From 1^st February until 31^st March 2012, BRINK will be presenting the works of Rita Gabrowska at Kenilworth Wines.

Gabrowska, who was born in Wroclaw, Poland, currently lives and works in Leamington Spa as a graphic designer, painter, digital artist, photographer and jewellery designer.

As well as exhibiting in the UK, Poland and Italy, this talented and multi-faceted artist has five digital art works in the collection of the Dolnoslaskie Towarzystwo Zachety Sztuk Pieknych art institute.

Reminiscent of the Suprematist movement, her works are sometimes self-referential or inspired by mass media symbolism, such as road signs, electronic components and man-made objects. The images emerge as ‘mindscapes’, where everyday objects are extrapolated from reality and reinterpreted in a new, autonomic world, composed of captivating colours and abstract forms.

Since 2011, the artists has been focusing on digital compositions, with a strikingly modern yet Daliesque quality. In these works Gabrowska explores her fascination for geometric and organic abstract forms and their relationships to each other.

Crazy Rock Land

“Traditional painting was always the main discipline in my career. I was taking photos, drawing and occasionally making digital compositions based on these studies, but I always painted on canvas, developing a world of abstract forms observed in reality. However, a few months ago this began to change”, states the artists. “Since I started working at Codemasters, I began to observe digital art more and more and became fascinated with the countless possibilities that the 2-D realm can offer an artist. Digital media opened up an amazing space in which to challenge my imagination and discover and create new worlds. No longer confined to the use of real and fragile materials, such as paper, canvas, paints etc., the creative possibilities become endless. The ‘digital paintings’ in the Vino Veritas Showcase are the first in a new series of works that portray surreal spaces, where the strange forms and creatures that exist in my subconscious can materialise and come to life. I could not incorporate these into my works on canvas; there was no space for them on the strict, analytical surfaces of the geometrical forms, which I will never stop painting, but I am very pleased to have found a new way to express and expand my creativity.”

The BRINK showcase can be viewed at Kenilworth Wines Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-7pm.

BRINK has an on-going call for artists who are interested in exhibiting and promoting their work in the local area. For further information visit: www.wix.com/brinkevents/home

BRINK have a new call for artists

2012-01-14T22:09:00.002Z

BRINK, a not-for -profit organisation based in Warwickshire, is currently seeking works by painters, photographers and sculptors for an exhibition that will be held at The Tiltyard pub in Kenilworth.

For the April-June showcase we are particularly looking for works of art which focus on man and nature and our relationship to the natural world. We will also consider architectural landscapes for this show. All works must be originals and available for sale.

Interested? Please send a statement, biog and a selection of 5 jpeg images or a website link to brinkevents@gmail.com.

Successful applicants will be contacted as soon as possible.

Submission and exhibition are free of charge. However, there will be a 35% commission fee on sales.

For further information contact t. 07960-043 .395 / t. 07971-022 .369.

Last Chance to Win a Limited Edition Print of John Lennon

2012-01-03T22:19:00.003Z

BRINK are offering you the opportunity to be one of the first people to own Bill Zygmant's exclusive John Lennon print, inspired by the work of Andy Warhol.

Tickets are available from the 1st December and can be purchased for just £1 at Kenilworth Wines and Town & Country Furniture in Abbey End. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased online via PayPal: brinkevents@gmail.com and your ticket number and code will be to you sent via e-mail within 24 hours.

BRINK would also like to advise participants that the original prize draw date of 26th January 2012 has been extended: the winning ticket will now be drawn on Monday, 27th February and the winner will be notified by 28th February 2012.

BRINK Welcomes 2012 With a New Contemporary Art Show at the Tiltyard

2012-01-02T20:23:00.000Z

Abbey Fields. Image copyright of Peter Moore.

In January 2012, BRINK, a ‘not-for-profit’ contemporary arts organisation based in Kenilworth, will be presenting the works of seventeen local and regional artists in a new showcase at The Tiltyard in Leyes Lane, Kenilworth.

From Monday, 16^th January until Sunday, 11th March 2012, Tiltyard visitors will have the opportunity to view an eclectic and fascinating collection of works by established and emerging artists, portraying local landscapes and nature.

The ‘Pigs Might Fly...’ exhibition will showcase paintings, drawings, watercolours and prints by Stuart Ellis, Caroline Gatehouse, Paula Hamilton, Arthur Howe, Tracy Jolly, Dan Kehily-Jones, David Lewis, Nicholas Logan, Louise Morgan, Clare Sherwen, Kathryn Wickson, and the photographic work of Alison Baskerville, James Callaghan, David Chantrey, Cyril Hobbins and Peter Moore. There will also be a small, humorous, sculptural installation by BRINK Co-Founder Tim Robottom.

Everyone is invited to the official opening, which will be held on Monday, 16^th January 2012 from 7-9pm.

The Tiltyard, a friendly, family pub, offering a fine selection of wines and beers, traditional ales and home-cooked food, is open: Monday 5pm – Midnight, Tuesday-Thursday; 11.30 - 2.30pm and 5pm – Midnight; Friday-Saturday 11.30am – Midnight, and Sunday from Noon - 11.30pm.

Stormy Night Kenilworth by Arthur Howe. Oil on canvas.

As well as the new exhibition, the Vino Veritas showcase at Kenilworth Wines, featuring Bill Zygmant’s photographs of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, The Avengers and The Beatles, will be running until 31^st January 2012.

BRINK are also offering a lucky winner the opportunity to be one of the first people to own Bill Zygmant's exclusive John Lennon print, inspired by the work of Andy Warhol. Tickets are available for just £1 at Kenilworth Wines, in Talisman Square, and Town & Country Furniture, in Abbey End. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased online via PayPal: brinkevents@gmail.com and your ticket number and code will be sent via e-mail within 24 hours. BRINK would also like to advise participants that the original draw date of 26^th January has been extended: the winning ticket will now be drawn on Monday, 27th February and the winner will be notified by 28^th February 2012.

BRINK, whose aim is to promote and raise awareness of contemporary art, creating exhibition opportunities for emerging and established artists, invites artists and art enthusiasts across the Midlands to join the organisation. BRINK also has an on-going call for artists who are interested in exhibiting and promoting their work in the local area. For further information visit: www.wix.com/brinkevents/home

Win a Limited Edition Pop Art Print of John Lennon

2011-12-05T15:40:00.001Z

BRINK are offering you the opportunity to be one of the first people to own Bill Zygmant's exclusive John Lennon print, inspired by the work of Andy Warhol.

Tickets are available from the1^st December and can be purchased for just £1 atKenilworth Wines andTown & Country Furniturein Abbey End, Kenilworth. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased online via PayPal:brinkevents@gmail.com and your ticket number and code will be sent by e-mail within 24 hours.

The winning ticket will be drawn by Bill Zygmant and announced at Kenilworth Wines, during the wine tasting evening on 26^th January, 2012. The winner will be notified by the 31^st January, 2012.

All the funds raised will go towards supporting BRINK initiatives.

Win a free Friends of BRINK Annual Subscription

2011-12-03T20:13:00.001Z

The BRINK Christmas Art Quiz is now online!
Two lucky winners will receive a free, one-year VIP FRIENDS of BRINK annual subscription worth £30.00.

Download the quiz sheet from our website and send your answers to brinkevents@gmail.com by Saturday, 31st December 2011.

The correct entries will be entered into a prize draw and winners will be notified in early January 2012.

Award-Winning Photographer Alan Ranger on Show at Gallery150

2011-11-30T15:52:00.001Z

Alan Ranger's first solo exhibition at Gallery150, showcases stunning and dramatic images of Warwickshire and the UK countryside and coastline.

In his first solo show ‘Escapes’, Alan Ranger takes us on an evocative journey across land and sea.

A passionate photographer, Alan, who previously wrote poetry, expresses his creative vision through the lens of a camera, immortalising objects, people and landscapes that reflect the beauty of light, shade and texture.

In 2008, after attending a workshop with John Gravett of Lakeland Photographic Holidays, Alan transformed his hobby into a vocation, exhibiting at shows with FIAP (Federation Internationale de l'Art Photographique) and British Photographic Exhibitions (BPE), winning numerous awards for his landscapes. In 2010, he gained a "Licentiateship" at the Royal Photographic Society, and now aims to complete his Associate Distinction in 2012. Alan, who works as an IT Manager, also runs local photography meet ups and provides tuition and master classes to beginners and those looking to pursue their interest in photographic art.

His varied work has a unique style that he has developed through his determination and an innate desire for perfection. The photographer takes something seemingly ordinary and transforms it into something extraordinary, creating dynamic and inspiring images that draw the viewer into a magical and dreamlike world.

In a poetry of texture and light, Alan’s vision and emotion can be clearly seen in his images, which are often inspired by his love of music, but also his ability to view everyday scenes and objects from a different and unusual perspective, providing the viewer with a window into his soul.

To view more images from Alan Ranger's photography book click here.

The exhibition at Gallery150 will run from 6^th December until 18^th December 2011. The private view will be held on Tuesday, 6^th December 2011 from 7-9pm.

Run and showcased by LSA, the gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 6pm / Sunday 11am - 4pm.

BRINK Bring a Taste of the Swinging Sixties to Kenilworth

2011-11-24T11:20:00.001Z

John Lennon Pop Art print by Bill Zygmant

A rare occasion to view iconic photographs of The Avengers, Marc Bolan, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Lulu and Paul McCartney.

BRINK is proud to present the works of world renowned, celebrity photographer Bill Zygmant at Kenilworth Wines, in Talisman Square.

Passionate about photography from a very early age, Bill’s career began in 1962, when he joined a Fleet Street picture agency, later going freelance in 1966, taking pictures of stars, such as Bananarama, the Bee Gees, Peter Davidson, Mary Hopkins, Madness, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rod Stewart and Barbara Windsor, to name but a few, with his works regularly published in Billboard, Musical Express , Picture Post and many national British newspapers and magazines.

Bill also took the first photograph of John Lennon and Yoko Ono on the Kings Road in London, months before the official announcement of their relationship. And, he even has a suite named after him at The Hard Day’s Night Hotel in Liverpool, where two of his pictures are also displayed in the John Lennon Suite, next to the famous white piano. Recently, Bill’s work was also used on the cover of George Harrison’s biography ‘Working Class Mystic’.

In the Vino Veritas V showcase, BRINK will be unveiling a rare, never seen before limited edition, Pop Art print of John Lennon in the style of Andy Warhol, as well as photographs of George Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Jimi Hendrix, Marc Bolan, Lulu and the Avengers.

All works are signed and available for sale. As a Christmas gift, BRINK is offering clients a 10% discount on any photographs purchased before 20^th December.

The BRINK showcase will run from 1 December 2011 until January 31^st 2012. Kenilworth Wines is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00am until 19.00pm.

Melvyn Warren-Smith Bares All

2011-11-18T13:10:00.001Z

Melvyn Warren-Smith will be holding his solo show ‘Exposed’ at Gallery150, the LSA-run gallery space in Leamington.

Born in Kingston-Upon-Thames, this internationally renowned artist studied Fine Art in Epson for six years, later becoming an illustrator for IPC and Grestock and Marsh, working on illustrations for short stories, books and magazines for the likes of Annabel, Maeve Binchy, Josephine Cox, The People’s Friend, Woman and many more.

Melvyn, who currently lives and works near Leamington Hastings, is an eclectic and prolific artist, whose brushstrokes seem to effortlessly sweep across a wide range of subject matter, including still life, landscapes, portraits, and nudes.

But, he is not just about art, he is also a passionate and charismatic personality. In fact, in the ‘Exposed’ exhibition invitation Melvyn is seen putting himself in the shoes of a life model, concealing his modesty with an artist’s palette. And, with the vast array of small and large works, one gets the impression that he really is baring all, in what could almost be viewed as a ‘life-time’ showcase of works.

Curated by Kate Livingstone, the exhibition will be held from 22nd November until 4th December 2011. The private view will be held on Tuesday, 22nd November from 7pm.

Gallery150, Regent Court Shopping Centre, 9 Livery Street, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4NP.

ART ON THE EDGE 2: Call for sculptors, installation artists, painters, performers and makers

2011-11-02T14:14:00.000Z

BRINK is currently viewing proposals from sculptors, installation artists, painters and performers for an up-coming one-day, open-air exhibition that we are organising at the Lions Grand Show, in Abbey Fields, Kenilworth on 2nd June 2011.

The work can be on any theme, but please take into consideration that the works will be on display to families.

This year, we are making ART ON THE EDGE bigger and better. As well the open-air exhibition, we will also have a marquee area for exhibiting paintings or more delicate works, and a limited number of stalls.

The exhibition is free to enter. Stalls may be shared and cost €40.00 for artists and £65.00 for companies or organisations.

A risk assessment will be required from the artist/exhibitor on acceptance of the work.

To view images from last year's ART ON THE EDGE click here.

Details

To submit your work please send the following information to brinkevents@gmail.com:

jpeg images or drawings of the proposed projects (you can send more than one);
a brief description of the work and materials;
artist statement and biography;
any eventual web links to your work.

Make do and Mend: Photographs from Afghanistan

2011-11-01T12:42:00.000Z

On operations there are very few home comforts but soldiers are resourceful and once in a location it is only a matter of hours before they make that space their own. Limited by what they can carry in their bergens, military rucksacks, soldiers are skilled in taking what they can find in their environment and making life more comfortable. Bed spaces will be personalised and kit is adapted, dogs become pets and small gardens are created. Where ever they are, soldierswill make the most of their lot, however basic the conditions.

In her forthcoming photographic exhibition, 'Make Do and Mend', award winning Terriotorial Army Sergeant Alison Baskerville, 36, has captured images of these off duty moments. Sergeant Baskerville returned this summer from a tour in Afghanistan to win two categories, Professional Portrait and Professional Operational Image, in the Annual Army Photographic Competition. Gallery 150, Leamington Spa, is being transformed with pictures, props and materials that will give you a flavour of Army life on operations.

Sergeant Alison Baskerville served out in Afghanistan as a member of the Combat Camera Team which meant she was out on the ground, sometimes for days or weeks at a time, recording the 'on and off' duty moments of life in a tough environment.

"We see lots of pictures, photographs of soldiers living and working in the field but much of life on operations, as one soldier described it to me is '99% boredom and 1% chaos!'. I was intrigued to capture the other side of life in Afghanistan, the way soldiers improvise every day objects to make life more comfortable, how they cope with boredom, add humour and live through the separation from their friends and families. When you start looking, you suddenly see moments of thoughtfulness, how people spend their 'down time' and the interaction with the Afghan people." Said Sergeant Alison Baskerville.

"We are delighted that Sergeant Baskerville has chosen to support The Royal British Legion with her photographic exhibition. Her images are incredible and she brings an insight into the life of a soldier while he is away from home which will resonate with many of our servicemen and women and their families. It is also very poignant that the exhibition launches during this year's Poppy Appeal. In this, our 90th year, it is more important than ever that we recognise the commitment made by our military personnel." Said Russell Thompson OBE, Director of National Events and Fundraising at The Royal British Legion.

The funds raised will be donated to The Royal British Legion Battle Back Centre for sports and adventurous training, which helps injured soldiers to recover and regain their confidence.

More than £1.4 million a week or over £200,000 a day is spent by the Legion on its work helping over 160,000 members of the Armed Forces Family – serving, ex-Service and their dependants.

The exhibition will be on show from 9th - 20th November 2011. The private view will be held on Tuesday, 8th November 2011, from 7pm.

Run and showcased by Leamington Studio Artists, Gallery150 is open Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 6pm Sunday 11am - 4pm.

Gallery150, 9 Livery Street, Regents Court, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4NP.

BRINK Exhibition Opportunity

2011-10-25T14:33:00.004+01:00

BRINK, a 'not-for-profit' arts organisation, is currently seeking works by painters, photographers and sculptors for a quarterly showcase that will be held at the Tiltyard pub in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The first showcase will open on 9^th January 2011.

The organisation is particularly looking for small sculptures, prints, local landscapes, portraits and abstract works. All works must be original and available for sale.

Interested? Please send a statement, biog and a selection of 5 images or a link to brinkevents@gmail.com.

Successful applicants will be contacted as soon as possible.

Submission and exhibition free of charge. However, there will be a 35% commission fee on sales.

For further information, please visit the BRINK website at www.wix.com/brinkevents/home or contact t. 07960-043.395 / t. 07971-022.369.

Life in Colour

2011-10-25T13:15:00.001+01:00

Run and show-cased by Leamington Studio Artists, Gallery150 will be presenting the works of Damien Isaak from 25th to 6 November 2011.

Born in Cambridgeshire in 1970, Damien Isaak moved to Warwickshire 6 years ago and, after being a successful businessman for many years, now runs his own business in Leamington Spa.

This prolific artist, who has only recently discovered his passion for art, works in a myriad of media and styles, taking inspiration from architecture and the local community.

Damien’s interest in art came from his passion for collecting works by the American artist Todd White. His frustration at not being able to find unique and inspirational pieces was also the driving force behind his early creations.

In ‘Life in Colour’, Damien will be presenting a series of mixed media works, predominantly featuring ‘accessible’ abstract art.

Gallery150 is open Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 6pm Sunday 11am - 4pm
The private view will be held on Tuesday, 25 October 2011 from 7-9 pm.

Gallery150, 9 Livery Street, Regents Court, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4NPt
http://www.gallery150.co.uk

BRINK CONFIRM DATES FOR MOSAIC!

2011-10-16T01:24:00.000+01:00

CALLING ALL ARTISTS, DANCERS, SCULPTORS, VIDEO, ANIMATION AND INSTALLATION ARTISTS

Deadline 15.02.2012

BRINK, a 'not-for-profit' arts organisation based in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, is currently organising MOSAIC, a rich and exciting contemporary arts event that will be held during the Kenilworth Festival from Saturday, 12^th May – Sunday, 20^th of May 2012.

Now in its fourth year, the festival, which attracts a footfall of a good 10,000 people to the town, hosts a wide variety of attractions including food tasting, book presentations, live bands, vintage cars and much, much more.

MOSAIC will consist of an art trail, indoor and outdoor exhibitions, contemporary art, craft and design stalls, dance performances, live DJs and music, sculpture, installation and video art.

As well as the 9-day art trail, which will be held in various indoor and outdoor venues around the town, on 20^th May, BRINK will also be running a one-day, outdoor art exhibition during Party in the Park in Abbey Fields. As well as the ‘open air gallery’, marquees will also be available for exhibiting less weather-proof and delicate works.

This is a unique opportunity to take part in an exciting and increasingly popular annual event and to get your work seen by a vast public.

Interested? Please send a project proposal (even just a sketch and concept), link, images of your work, biography and artist statement (if applicable) to brinkevents@gmail.com. A wide variety of venues are available so if you would like to discuss your project with us, please send us an e-mail or give us a call on 07960-043395 or 07971-022369.

BRINK will require a risk assessment from the artist/participants on acceptance of the work or project. If necessary, we can also offer advice and assistance with risk assessment forms or funding applications.

We welcome works and project proposals on any subject matter or in any medium from both unknown, emerging and established artists or collaborative groups. But, please bear in mind that we will be exhibiting to an audience that also includes families and children.BRINK reserve the right to refuse works or projects.

Participating artists can take part in any of the three events (art trail, outdoor exhibition or stalls) or even all three!

The art exhibition and trail is free to enter. Stalls are subject to selection and availability and can be hired at a modest fee of £40.00 for artists/private individuals (these stalls may be shared) or £65.00 for companies or organisations. Special discounts on stall hire are available to FRIENDS of BRINK.

For further information, please contact brinkevents@gmail.com or call 07960-043395 or 07971-022369.

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BRINK Prepare for Launch of New Online Store

2011-10-03T17:41:00.001+01:00

BRINK, a not-for-profit contemporary arts organisation based in Kenilworth, UK, is busy working on a new online art and design store.

The BRINK Emporium will be a unique showcase for original works of art, prints, limited editions, sculpture, design objects, home accessories, fashion, fine art jewellery, books, cards and all things stylish and creative.

If you are an artist or you create or produce original and unusual art or design objects, BRINK want to hear from you!

Want to be involved? Please send information and images of your work to brinkevents@gmail.com

The BRINK Emporium is set to launch in early December 2011, so watch this space for updates!

Caroline Gatehouse Presents Dichotomy at Gallery150

2011-10-03T12:40:00.002+01:00

Cordroba by Caroline Gatehouse

Caroline Gatehouse will be presenting her solo show ‘DICHOTOMY’ at Gallery150 from 11^th – 23^rd October 2011.

Caroline, whose interest in art began at a very early age, went on to study at Cheltenham and Gloucester Art College, leaving with a distinction in design and display. On completion of her course, she went on to work for The English National Opera House, but, although she had been trained as a designer, it was not long before she realised that her real passion lay in Fine Art.

The title of her solo exhibition reflects how the artists predominantly paints in two very different styles. Inspired by the likes of Seurat and Monet, but also Toulouse-Lautrec, the main body of Caroline’s work is Pointilliste and Impressionist , but she also produces more poster-orientated works. “My stimulation comes from visual observations of the world around me – urban and rural, and watching how light playing on the different colours and moods of the seasons, creates an ever-changing impression on my work”, states the artist.

French Dancer by Caroline Gatehouse

In this exhibition, Caroline will be presenting a prolific series of poster-style works and landscapes, not only of the local area but also St. Ives, where she spent considerable time and came into contact with many artists, including Tony Hudson, Max Barrett, and John Miller.

Run and showcased by Leamington Studio Artists (LSA), Gallery150 is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11.00am-6.00pm and Sunday from 11.00am-4.00pm.

The private view will be held on Tuesday 11^th October 2011 from 7-9pm.

Gallery150 is situated at Regent Court Shopping Centre, 9 Livery Street, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4NP.

BRINK eBAY Auction Goes Live

2011-10-02T04:06:00.000+01:00

BRINK, a "not-for-profit", contemporary arts organisation based in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, is auctioning an oak sculpture of a lion, by chainsaw artist Mark Begley, in aid of Kenilworth Lions.

Kenilworth Lions is a charity that has been supporting the local community for over 40-years. They do a fantastic job of raising funds for organisations that assist the elderly and people with disabilities, as well as many other worthy causes, SO PLEASE HELP BRINK TO SUPPORT THEM TOO!

The oak lion, which was made during the first Art on the Edge contemporary art show, held at the Lions Grand Show in Kenilworth this summer, has been donated to BRINK by the Coventry-based artist to raise money for the cause.

All of the proceeds will be donated to Kenilworth Lions.

This unique handmade, lion sculpture in oak is fully finished and varnished and suitable for indoor or outdoor display.

The lion proudly stands at an impressive height of 92 cm and is 46 cm wide at the shoulders.

Click here to go to the eBay auction.
The auction ends on 11 Oct, 2011 at 15:45:58 BST.

If you are in town and would like to see the lion in the flesh pop down to: Town & Country Furniture, 1, Abbey End, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 1QH.

To view more images of the lion and the artist at work, or to find out more about BRINK, click here.

BRINK Present James Callaghan in the Vino Veritas Showcase

2011-09-29T12:54:00.002+01:00

Image copyright of James Callaghan

From Saturday 1^st October until Wednesday 30^th November, contemporary arts organisation BRINK will be presenting a selection of works by local photographer James Callaghan at Kenilworth Wines.

In the Vino Veritas Showcase IV, James Callaghan, who recently held his solo show ‘Personally’ at Gallery150 in Leamington, with all the proceeds from the sales donated to Myton Hospice, will be exhibiting a series of landscapes of the local area. From Kenilworth Castle, mysterious woods, to Chesterton Windmill, James takes us on a fascinating and dynamic journey of light, colour and shadow, where familiar places are revealed to us from a fresh and unusual perspective.

The fourth showcase not only marks the first anniversary of the opening of Kenilworth Wines but also the first birthday of BRINK, who held their debut TEMPORANEA exhibition at Kenilworth Castle in May this year and ART ON THE EDGE at the Lions Grand Show in June.

The fifth showcase, which opens on Thursday 1^st December, will feature the works of Bill Zygmant, famous for his iconic images of celebrities, such as Marilyn Monroe, Jimi Hendrix, Marc Bolan, John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Patrick MacNee, Joanna Lumley, Diana Dors and many more.

For further information visit www.wix.com/brinkevents/home.

Kenilworth Wines, 14 Talisman Square, Kenilworth, CV8 1JB

tel. 01926 858332

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00am until 19.00pm.

El Toro

2011-09-13T14:22:00.002+01:00

Satty VerbArt presents El Toro: a passionate and vivid series of works inspired by Spain and bullfights at Gallery150.

Gallery150 is open Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 6pm / Sunday 11am to 4pm.

Gallery150, Regent Court Shopping Centre, 9 Livery Street, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4NP, UK.

MOSAIC: BRINK CALL FOR STREET ARTISTS, CONTEMPORARY DANCERS, MUSICIANS, DJS, SCULPTORS, VIDEO, ANIMATION AND INSTALLATION ARTISTS

2011-08-24T13:20:00.000+01:00

Chalk escapades by Lord Numb 2010

BRINK, a 'not-for-profit' contemporrary arts organisation based in Kenilworth, UK, is currently organising MOSAIC, a Street Art event that will be held in Talisman Square, Kenilworth, Warwickshire in April 2012.

The outdoor event will consist of a Street Art exhibition on boards and canvas, contemporary dance, live DJs, music, sculpture, installation and video art.

Full details have yet to be confirmed, but MOSAIC is scheduled for a weekend in April 2012. The live performances would be held on a Saturday and if we have access to overnight storage space for the works, the organisation will be able to run the outdoor art exhibition for a week.

Interested? Please send images of your work, biography and artist statement (if applicable) to brinkevents@gmail.com.

Diana Archer: From Venice to Alexandria and the paintings along the way

2011-08-22T16:25:00.000+01:00

Image courtesy of the artist.

Diana Archer will be presenting her solo show, ‘From Venice to Alexandria and the paintings along the way’, at Gallery150 from 30^th August – 11^th September 2011.

Since graduating from Birmingham College of Art, Diana has combined her art career with teaching in colleges and schools as far afield as Italy and Greece; she is art tutor for Dramart Productions, and also runs her own creative work-shops.

The paintings on show at Gallery150 cover a specific period of travel in Diana’s life, which has also been a time where the artist has been developing different ways of expressing her spiritual experiences along the road through paint.

Fascinated with the Sacred Feminine, the Goddess and the Mary energy, the artist’s journey has led her to explore the religious icons of ancient churches and sites in Cyprus (where it is said St. Paul once preached), and experience the pull of Alexandria across the sea from Paphos, evoking thoughts of Alexandra the Great and the great library of Pharos.

Often, these figurative works superimpose religious iconography onto the female body, almost like tattoos, but more recently the artist has begun to use more simple, abstracted techniques, which allude to ‘devotion’.

“Venice has played a huge part in allowing me to reach out to these energies of the past and much of the art work expresses my interest in ‘Byzantium’ imagery and also the sheer brilliance of Venetian coloured glass .I believe that to draw and paint leads to inner knowledge and truth.

These paintings are not out to shock or to frighten but instead, attempt a new style of modern art; challenging perhaps, with its willingness to calm and enrich the onlooker in a troubled age.”

Run and showcased by Leamington Studio Artists (LSA), Gallery150 is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 6pm and Sunday from 11am to 4pm.

The private view will be held on 30^th August from 7-9pm.

Gallery150, Regent Court Shopping Parade, 9 Livery Street, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4NP. www.gallery150.co.uk

BRINK hold eBay Auction to Raise Funds for Kenilworth Lions

2011-08-16T15:18:00.002+01:00

Mark Begley's lion.

BRINK is auctioning an oak sculpture of a lion, by chainsaw artist Mark Begley, in aid of Kenilworth Lions.

Mark, who previously worked as a tree surgeon, turned his hand, by chance, to chainsaw sculpting early this year and since then has dedicated himself entirely to his practice.

The oak lion, which was made during the first Art on the Edge contemporary art show, held at theLions Grand Show in Kenilworth this summer, has been donated to BRINK by the Coventry-based artist to raise money for the cause.

“Kenilworth Lions has been supporting local charities for over forty- years. Due to the current economic climate, many of these organisations are now under threat and the Lions helps many of these charities to thrive. This is why we feel it is so important to support an organisation that provides such valuable services in the community, particularly to the elderly and the more vulnerable people in our society. As well as the Waverly Day Centre, the Stroke Club,PHAB and many others, the Lions Club has also supported BRINK in the past and we felt that we wanted to give something back.”, states BRINK Co-Founder Sarah Silver.

The ten-day charity auction will go live on 1st October 2011 and all proceeds will be donated to the Kenilworth Lions.

A link to the eBay page will be published on the BRINK website on the launch date of the auction: www.wix.com/brinkevents/home.

For further information and updates please contact: brinkevents@gmail.com