16Nov/17

Jennifer Copley-May Exhibition Swavesey

November 16, 2017ArtCambridge Open Art, community exhibition, Dr Catherine Burke, history of education and childhood, Johabetto Orphanage Kitale, original one-off present, Swathesey Village CollegeArmadillo Central

Announcing another show in Cambridgeshire for Jennifer Copley-May, with 6 works in the annual community exhibition organised by Cambridge Open Art Continue reading →

29Oct/17

On The Radar: Lisa Traxler’s BUILD

October 29, 2017Art, Design, Film, PhotographyBUILD exhibition, Isle of Wight, WW2 bunkerArmadillo Central

Successful creative collaborations are always a thrill. With BUILD three visionaries, an architect and an artist whose recent works are inextricably linked worked with an image maker Continue reading →

10Oct/17

Flower Power – Nature and Art in the Psychiatric Ward

October 10, 2017Art, Charity, The Fine Line ProjectAnna Schuleit Haber, Bloom, flower power, Hawaii Pacific University, Massachusetts Mental Health Center, World Mental Health Dayadmin@acl

It’s World Mental Health Day and we’re taking this opportunity to re-publish the first in a series of features which originally appeared on The Fine Line Project website. Continue reading →

05Sep/17

Jennifer Copley-May Exhibition Linton

September 5, 2017Art, Illustrationbio-science inspired abstracts, handmade Japanese paper, Linton, mixed media collage, Natural Beauty, The Darryl Nantais GalleryArmadillo Central

We’re delighted to announce artist, illustrator and printmaker Jennifer Copley-May’s participation in a group exhibition in Cambridgeshire entitled ‘Natural Beauty‘, which opens 8 September and runs until 21 October. Continue reading →

27Jun/17

The Hand Engravers Association Symposium 2017

June 27, 2017Art, Design, Precious MetalsHand Engravers Association, Malcolm Appleby, Miriam Hanid, Silversmith's Symposium, traditional craftsArmadillo Central

I was privileged to be invited to the Hand Engravers Association’s Symposium, a 5 day event at master engraver Malcolm Appleby’s workshops in Scotland earlier in June. Continue reading →

05Feb/17

‘Collect 2017’ Snapshot

February 5, 2017Art, Books & Writing, Design, Furniture, Precious MetalsCollect 2017, The Crafts Council, The Life of Julie CopeArmadillo Central

I was blown away by the breadth of talent, textures, colours and concepts at the Crafts Council’s ‘Collect’ show, which runs until the 6th February at London’s Saatchi Gallery. Continue reading →

19Jan/17

Chanced Upon: Jean-Marc Calvet

January 19, 2017Art, Charity, Film, The Fine Line ProjectCalvet The Movie, creativity and mental health, insider art, Jean-Marc CalvetArmadillo Central

A film screening presented by Alison Poltock at the Royal Academy, during the East End Film Festival last October, opened my eyes to the life and work of Jean-Marc Calvet. Calvet The Movie, directed by Dominic Allan, was released in 2011. Continue reading →

17Oct/16

George Israel Exhibition at The Petal Pusher

October 17, 2016ArtGeorge Israel, oil painting, Royal Academy Schools, still life, The Petal Pusher, unframed original oilsArmadillo Central

We’re delighted to announce our latest show featuring a rare selection of original oil paintings by the late George Israel. Continue reading →

29Sep/16

London’s Heart of Gold

September 29, 2016Art, Design, Precious MetalsGoldsmiths' Fair, Goldsmiths' Hall, one-off jewellery, oxidised silver, Silver SpeaksArmadillo Central

Goldsmiths’ Fair started out as Loot in 1976, when all pieces sold had to be under £50, while Superloot, launched in 1979, showcased items over £500 – see the first private view invitation below. Continue reading →

31May/16

Art Review: Pine Feroda

May 31, 2016Art, IllustrationDevon Guild of Craftsmen, group artistry, Merlyn Chesterman, Pine Feroda, Rebecca Hossack, woodcutsArmadillo Central

Pine Feroda’s recent private view at Rebecca Hossack’s beautiful and quirky art gallery in Conway Street, London was well worth attending. Continue reading →