A few weeks ago, I visited a play in Birmingham written by my friend Vanessa Oakes. The scenery on stage was simple but effective, just a chair and the occasional projections in the background. But in combination with the actors and the text it resulted in an emotive experience. It made me realize that you don't need many props to tell a story, to set a background for a narrative. The same could apply to any other form of visual art ..read more

Welcome art enthusiasts! Prepare to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and talent at the UK Artists / LSA East Lodge Exhibition. From the 4th of March to the 31st of March 2024, UK Artists are proud to present a captivating showcase of artworks at East Lodge, Willes Road entrance to Jephson Gardens, Royal Leamington Spa. With a diverse range of mediums and styles, this exhibition promises to delight and inspire ..read more

Explore the original art created by artists in the UK and invite the allure of Peach Fuzz into your world ..read more

Years ago, I was present at a woman painter’s talk who was introducing her work to a local audience with the help of the ever-present PowerPoint presentation. The subject matter of her paintings depicted innocent sea and landscapes and you could sense that she was at the beginning of her artistic career. In a previous life she had a successful career, a counsellor I think, and she was ready for a new challenge later in life ..read more

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The term “collage” describes both the process and the outcome of splicing materials together whether that be digitally or traditionally cutting and sticking paper, photos, fabric, etc. Karen Stamper’s collages use this method to create echoes or simplified, flattened memories of often urbanised or tired landscapes. Although Stamper’s artworks are almost as far from conventional realism as possible, these vibrant explorations of colour and form truly highlight that the meaning behind an artwork does not need to rely on explicit imagery to convey the artist’s true message ..read more

Get ready for a vibrant and immersive art experience as Art in the Park returns to Jephson Gardens in Leamington Spa, UK. This highly anticipated event, taking place on Saturday 5th, and Sunday 6th August, brings together talented artists from the region, showcasing their unique creations in a picturesque setting. From stunning sculptures and paintings to whimsical animal art and drawing masterpieces, there is something to captivate every art enthusiast's heart ..read more

Since its inception, the gallery has grown to represent an impressive collection of visual artists from across the United Kingdom, who have been handpicked for their exceptional work and unique styles ..read more

The origins of wit in art can be traced back to as early as the ancient Greek and Romans who made fun of each other in their plays and on their vases. Prehistoric men and women were most likely also guilty of making amusing cave drawings to pass the time during those long and dark ice age periods ..read more