Visual Arts & Exhibitions Archives - Page 22 of 68

23 Sep

Crafty Cloth: One of a kind fashion on the Fylde Coast

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsVisual Arts & ExhibitionsArt, artist, Blackpool, clothing, design, fabric, fashion, textiles

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As the weather gets chillier, we're thinking about layering up. Who better to chat fashion with than independent designer Monica of Crafty Cloth, who designs and makes beautiful clothes and accessories using fabrics from around the world, fused with original inspired concepts and silhouettes. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="30154" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_single_image image="30184" img_size="large" alignment="center"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]What drew you to fashion and textiles? My love for fashion and textiles have been with me since childhood, when living with my inspirational grandmother, Lilia a high-end seamstress and textiles artist. I moved to London, which as you know is a very cosmopolitan city, it was…

22 Sep

Season Launch at Grundy Art Gallery – The Lights

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsLocal News, Visual Arts & ExhibitionsArt, The Grundy Art Gallery

Grundy Art Gallery has announced the launch of its Autumn 2020 Exhibition The Lights. Taking its name from the shorthand for how the Blackpool Illuminations are referred to locally, this exhibition is timed to coincide with, and contribute to the town’s annual season of light. Over the last five years, Grundy Art Gallery has been developing a special interest in artists that use light as a material within their work. In addition to an annual autumn light themed exhibition, the Grundy has also been adding light art works to its collection. Including neon, moving image, photography, digital drawing and sculpture,…

12 Sep

New Show at Blott Studios with a Gal called Grumpy.

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsVisual Arts & ExhibitionsArt, Blott Studio Gallery, design, Exhibition

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I caught up with Becky Davies the girl behind Grumpy Girl Graphics to talk words, Blackpool as a creative space, being a woman and her forthcoming exhibition at Blott Studios. Q. Tell us a bit about you. A. Hi, my name is Becky Davies also known as a grumpy girl (graphics). I'm an interior design graduate working as a freelance designer/ artist. The majority of my works are very graphic and or spatial orientated and reflect my life experiences so far. Q. What or who inspires you? A. Being from Blackpool inspires me, being a woman inspires me, having had…

06 Sep

Meet the Maker: Iz Durose from PotBound

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitionsartist, ceramics, lockdown, maker, plants, st annes

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Not long ago, in the middle of lockdown, Iz Durose found that collecting and looking after houseplants had given her purpose, happiness and mental stability in such an unpredictable time. Having carried out lots of research on the huge list of mental and physical benefits of having houseplants, Iz wanted to share the joy that she had discovered with anyone she could. Meet Iz Durose from PotBound. What drew you to plants and painting plant pots? I started to use the plant pots as a way to create bespoke artwork, not only because it came hand-in-hand with the houseplants, but because…

01 Sep

For Your Health and Pleasure at The Grundy Art Gallery.

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsVisual Arts & ExhibitionsExhibition, The Grundy Art Gallery

There has been lots of conversation of wellbeing and self preservation in Lockdown and how elements of being socially isolated could be beneficial. Of course living in Blackpool, some residents might have found solace wandering an unaffected coastline, watching the breaking waves of the sea or roving swathes of clean beach perhaps digging out your old dusty bike, reinstating ambition to cycle miles of Fylde and Wyre promenade. The Grundy's opening exhibition following lockdown explores elements of just this thing, inspired by a heritage postcard, extolling the virtues of a visit to Blackpool. Perhaps sometimes forgotten as we became overshadowed…

13 Aug

Graduate Platform – Photographer Sam Wallis

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsVisual Arts & ExhibitionsBlackpool, graduate, photography

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sam Wallis: Questionable Inedible At Blackpool Social Club we are all about supporting creatives and new graduates in Blackpool: photographers, artists and musicians pushing boundaries and exploring new realms, proving just how cool Blackpool is. Meet photographer Sam Wallis, whose passion for surreal photography and digital manipulation caught our eye.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="29751" img_size="large" add_caption="yes" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sam Wallis: In recent years the scientific community has proven plankton’s ability to digest the smallest of ocean plastics, aka microplastics. With plankton at the bottom of the food chain these findings raise questions over the effect this may be having human health. By creating a visual link between…

03 Aug

Meanwhile over in Preston – Cold War Steve’s latest exhibition.

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitionscold war steve, Exhibition, photography, Satire

Over in Preston, You, Me & Cold War Steve is in its 3rd phase of exhibiting presenting The International Exhibition of the People by the cult artist and is being shown by The Larder, a social enterprise cafe in Preston until August the 7th so please ignore the date on our header. Under the pseudonym Cold War Steve, artist Christopher Spencer has built an international reputation for his satirical artworks, which he began publishing on Twitter in 2016. His artworks, often featuring images of political leaders alongside Cilla Black, Noel Edmonds and the eponymous EastEnders actor Steve McFadden, have been…

30 Jul

Back with a buzz: UnLocked at Hive

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsVisual Arts & ExhibitionsArt, artist, Blackpool, community, Exhibition, Hive

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As part of their ongoing mission to showcase the work of artists from the FY area, HIVE arts is coming out of lockdown with UnLocked, a brand new exhibition hosted at HIVE artisan coffee shop in the heart of Blackpool town centre. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Running from Thursday 30 July until mid-September, the exhibition features work from over 30 artists. You'll find work from well known and established names from Blackpool arts scene as well as pieces by new and emerging artists from the local area and beyond. The works on show are based around each artists experiences and emotions during the lockdown…

08 Jul

Henry Iddon photographer profile

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitionsphotographer, photography

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We meet Blackpool born and bred photographer Henry Iddon to find out about his life behind the camera; chatting about portraits, Hill People and the Golden Mile. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] q. Hello Henry! Can you tell us a bit about how you work and your processes? a. I guess the main thing with major projects is the background research to help inform an idea. So for ‘Hill People’, portraits of those using the Lake District fells for recreation, I read a lot of academic papers about dress and identity, ‘A Place to Go’ about poignant mountain landscapes I read various…

30 Jun

Doorstep Portraits with Photographer Zoe Taylor.

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitionsdocumentary photography, photography

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Through Lockdown we witnessed a host of photographers take to their neighbourhoods to create family portraits, socially distanced with families in their gardens and at home. We caught up with Blackpool Photographer Zoe Taylor to find out about her Doorstep Portraits series.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="29031" img_size="large" add_caption="yes" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] Q. Along with the images you have sent, can you please explain your work and the different individuals that you have taken doorstep portraits of? A. It has been really interesting to find out about people's lives in lockdown and to capture a relaxed style portrait. There have been some great characters and stories too.…