21 September sees the start of a 2 week exhibition of affordable art by talented local Dorset artists, Billie Willcocks, Colin Gosden and Mike Jackson. The two painters and one wood turner are influenced by the local landscape. In their show – “Dimensions, an exploration of form, space and colour” – they are unveiling a series of new contemporary art works in paint and wood. The exhibition and art sale isat the Workhouse Chapel, Sturminster Newton, a beautiful Grade 2 listed building.
Billie Willcocks, from Chideock, is a mixed media painter using imaginative interpretation of her subject matter to convey strong emotional responses. Well known for her vibrant paintings of the Dorset coast, including West Bay, she is showing a series of colourful new works.
Mike Jackson grew up in Bournemouth and now lives near Evershot. Last year Mike won the Stella and Trevor Jones Award for Contemporary Art at the Dorchester Art Club Open Exhibition. His work explores the effects of the elements and light on the Dorset countryside and coastline. He will be exhibiting a new series of bold abstract paintings, many of which are inspired by the Jurassic coast, particularly Kimmeridge.
Colin Gosden, from Yetminster, is a highly respected contemporary wood-turner, who has worked with wood for most of his life. Colin uses colour, texture and asymmetric form to create wooden pieces with visual and tactile interest which often explore feelings of movement and motion. He works mainly in home-grown hardwoods, creating form and texture by utilising naturally occurring ‘faults’ and degradation in the material.
“Dimensions, an exploration of form, space and colour”, exhibiting art by Billie Willcocks, Colin Gosden and Mike Jackson, is at the Workhouse Chapel, Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 1DR.
Open daily 10.30am to 5pm, 21 September to 6 October.
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