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Art show review: Say it with Flowers – Laura Shevaun Green at Central Library

Art show review: Say it with Flowers – Laura Shevaun Green at Central Library

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thursday saw me at the Central Library for a lovely evening viewing Laura Shevaun Green's solo exhibition - Say it with Flowers. Set on the library's gallery wall, the pieces looked particularly striking. The space is light and airy, in what is an iconic local building. Consisting of semi-abstract, mainly floral paintings, overlain with text, these pieces have a powerful impact.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid grid_id="vc_gid:1659191761119-9642cc91-45b5-4" include="35563,35558,35564"][/vc_column][/vc_row] Of her work Laura says: Back in the 19th century, Victorians used to present one another with gifts of flowers to deliver messages. These messages were often so secretive or unconventional that they couldn't possibly be…
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Artist talk review: Rachel Goodyear at the Grundy Art Gallery

Artist talk review: Rachel Goodyear at the Grundy Art Gallery

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It was a pleasure today (11th June 2022) to visit our lovely Grundy Art Gallery to see with Rachel Goodyear, as her show 'Stirrings' concludes. I had enjoyed this show previously and was keen to hear the artist's views upon it. Hosted by Grundy curator, Paulette Brien, the event was interactive with opportunities for questions and discussion of the work. Cabinets housed samples of Rachel's preliminary sketches in pencil and watercolour. Standing in front of the works, Rachel was able to expound on the creative process, influences and materials choice. These are mainly pencil drawings, but enhanced with watercolour,…
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