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Gallery Members
Gilly Spottiswoode
Printmaker
Based in the stunning Tamar Valley in Cornwall, my journey as an artist has been shaped by a diverse and
rich background. From my childhood in Africa and the Middle East to my early career as a shoe designer, I have always been drawn to vibrant colour and intricate pattern. My natural progression into Lino print- a technique that is both complex and time consuming - allows me to create expressive, layered works that tell a unique story inspired by my surroundings or memories. I produce limited edition prints that I hope resonate with the viewer and evoke their own connection to our landscape or their memories
Facebook: Gilly Spottiswoode Prints
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Stef D'Amico
Ceramics and Painted Textiles
I am a draftsman’s, I love mark making on clay, using ‘sgraffito’ a similar feel to lino print and pen and ink.
Living in the Tamar valley, on the edge of Dartmoor affects my work, because of its natural beauty. Monochrome lends itself to making shadow on the two-dimensional panels, they look like pop-up books.
Facebook: Stefania Designs
Instagram: Stef5438
Jane Dean
Natural Dyer
Jane is spinner, weaver and natural dyer and has been practicing and teaching these skills for over 40 years. Her teaching has taken her to most areas of the UK, to Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Her focus is on using locally produced yarn and fibre, supporting the Southwest wool industry and using non toxic, low immersion materials and methods. She is a member of MakeSouthwest, a member of the Green Maker Initiative and an Associate of the Society of Dyers and Colourists.
She is co-author, with Alison Daykin, of Creative Spinning.
Anne Payne
Jeweller
Anne draws inspiration for her jewellery from nature, with a hint of Art Nouveau and Eastern cultures. She is Scottish, so a wee echo of her Celtic origin also creeps in too. Each piece is handmade using natural materials such as recycled sterling silver and semi-precious gemstones.
Anne markets her jewellery under the registered trade name Bonnie Belle, as Bonnie Belle Silver. Larger pieces, with over 7g of silver, are hallmarked at the Edinburgh Assay Office, a legal requirement.
A selection of jewellery can be purchased online from her Bonnie Belle website:
Instagram: bonniebellesilver
Email: bonniebelle@bonniebelle.co.uk
Contact details:
Mobile: 078046470
Email: ​annepayne29@gmail.com
Allie Cole
Artist
Allie Cole
Jess Malen
Artist
To me, feathers embody the resilience of nature. Through painting on these structures, I feel that I am celebrating nature whilst recognising that these fragile constructs somehow give birds the ability to fly, to keep warm and to keep dry.
I find the feathers whilst walking my dog. Once cleaned, the bird oil is removed, the barbs (the main branches off the central shaft) are straightened, before re-hooking, wherever possible, the barbules (the tiny filaments off the barbs). The feather is then ready to be painted on.
No rough design is possible on the feather itself, as mistakes cannot be erased, so I have to visualise the design before committing to paint. I love utilising these most natural of canvases to create delicate, tiny depictions of a range of animals.