‘Absent Presence‘ – The domestic interior of The Art Shop is filled with the images of solitary cacti, empty children’s dresses and small paintings of empty tablet packets… This is very much an exhibition about a woman’s connection to her world. PHILIPPA ROBBINS presents paintings, paper-scrolls, drawings and lazer cuts which might lead the viewer to look for the presence in what remains. Visit our exhibition page for more information. Runs until Saturday 1st June.
Window installation of silk worm cocoons, origami moths & the exo-skeltons of cicadas…
Our newly opened exhibition ‘Carapace’ at The Art Shop is a fascinating insight into the imagination of artist, Philippa Robbins. Populated with corvids, “the dark stars of the bird world,” puppets, and relics of infancy recalling the delights and fears of childhood.
Philippa’s show includes paintings, drawings, a cast of puppets with their own hand painted passport photos and small installations…. continues until 11th March.
Rah Rivers Love Letter Tree mosaic
Alexis Snell A little poison lino block print on glass
‘Artist in the Garden’, our late summer show is now open.
Blooms, blossoms and garlands galore…
Highlights include… exquisite mosaics by Rah Rivers, that run parallel to her paintings of birds, angels, flowers and trees; humorous, one-of-a-kind lino block prints on vintage glass by Alexis Snell; George Rowlett’s delicious oil paintings of flowers from his garden and new collections of ceramics by James Burnett Stuart and Winchcombe Pottery to name a few…
Our ceramic collections continue at the Chapel, Market Street, just a few minutes walk.
George Rowlett Foxgloves & Rose Pink Perpetue oil on board
Rozie Keogh ‘Angel with Folded Wings’ Brass & steel wire, sequins
We are closed over the Christmas holiday for our annual break and will re-open on…
Tuesday 6th January 2015
We would like to wish all our customers a Joyful Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
In 2015 we will be expanding into a nearby Victorian chapel only 2 minutes walk away form The Art Shop. More room for ceramics, jewellery, textiles and books. There will be a kitchen and larder and small wild garden. Upstairs, events and workshops with musicians, writers, poets, artists and performers. The Art Shop will continue to sell fine artists’ materials and upstairs hold regular exhibitions in a domestic interior.
So much to look forward to, we will keep you in touch….
Rachel Larkins ‘Fusee Tired’ Automaton. Wood, brass & textiles. 22cm high x 26cm wide. £460
Rachel Larkins ‘Free School Pencil Box’ (detail) Automaton. Wood, brass & textiles. 22cm high x 26cm wide. £500
Rachel Larkins ‘Death & Maiden Brooch’ Mixed media. 4cm high. £96
Rachel Larkins ‘Moonlight at St Michael’s’ Charcoal & ink on paper. 37 x 47cm. £270 framed
Rachel Larkins ‘Storm and a Duel at Sea’ Automaton, glass, brass & sycamore 26cm high. £680
Rachel Larkins ‘October Graveyard’ charcoal & ink on paper. 37 x 47cm. £270 framed
We are so excited to have a selection of beautiful pieces from the very talented Rachel Larkins.
Her work spans an eclectic range of toys and automata to charcoal drawings and has delighted clients including the Hove Museum & Art gallery, musician PJ Harvey, foot wear design compay Jeffery West of London and Tait and Style of Orkney.
‘I began making collectors toys about fifteen years ago, from a studio at Artsway (in the New Forest) shortly after graduating in Textile Art from Winchester. I exhibit regularly and my work is held by private collections in this country and abroad. Alongside working at The Arts University at Bournemouth, I make automata to public and private commission. I am currently studying for a Masters in Sequential Design at the University of Brighton.’
Paintings by Nina Feldman & Susie Bright
Painting by Jane Bennett, ceramics by James & Tilla Waters
Paintings by Carl Arroyo & Annica Neumuller
Work on paper by Helen Booth
Work by Helen Booth, Diana Heeks & Conrad Clarke
Paintings by Kumar Saraff & Thomas Hashett
Paintings by Kumar Saraff, Susie Bright & Annica Neumuller
Ceramics by Dylan Bowen, Dan Hides & James Burnett-Stuart
Jewellery by Syann van Niftrik
Peg dolls by Rachel Larkins
Now open!
Collections of artworks – paintings, drawings, printworks, ceramics and jewellery.
Visit our current exhibition page and see a wonderful show of work.
Something for everyone…
Matt & Amanda Caines – Small collection of Kinetic Creatures
Matt & Amanda Caines – Parade of Puppets
This year as part of our Abergavenny Food Festival celebrations, we have invited artists, Matt and Amanda Caines to create something completely unique outside in front of our shop.
They are transforming their Pop -Up Stall into an extraordinary Theatre of events…
…Puppet making workshops for children and adults. All ingredients supplied for printmaking, drawing, collaging and embellishing. Just turn up and assemble your own magical puppet. With an exhibition of Matt and Amanda’s artwork, including small kinetic scrimshaw work, hand carved and engraved and larger puppet works (see images).
Don’t forget to come inside and enjoy our delicious spread!
Front room upstairs
Our new exhibition ‘Magical Thinking‘ is now open and runs until 26th October.
It is such a pleasure to be showing this first solo show by Philippa Robbins, a new, emerging talent. Paintings, drawings, Mexican tin nichos, Russian dolls, maquettes… this really is a whole cast of supporting works.
Marceline – acrylic on board in tin nicho
Marceline (see image left) is a beautiful Devon Rex kitten, just a few months old, belonging to Philippa’s daughter. She became something of a celebrity at the private view, quietly sitting upstairs away from the bussle but happily welcoming visitors, so affectionate.
See below for more images of the gallery and works…
window
Cupboard of acrylics in Mexican frames
Las Meninas – Russian Doll
Just in time for summer, the Derwent Carry All Bag will hold absolutely everything you need for working outdoors.
Mixed media artist, Amanda Caines, shows us what she uses hers for…
‘I bought this bag recently thinking it would hold all my pens, paper and perhaps a sketchbook, but it has also taken all my stitchwork, embroidery threads, frames, glasses, small camera, phone and my keys. I am completely self contained, ready for travel… and I can even continue working in bed its so portable!’
See one of Amanda’s embroidery pieces below. A collection of her jewellery is now on display in our summer show.
We have put together a Carry All Bag Selection of Artists Colour Pencils for our online shop, an extremely versatile palette of colours with plenty of room to add to. Look at our full range of bespoke kits online, for example…
Roll Selection of Artists Colour Pencils
…or why not make up your own personal kit for traveling this summer.
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