Guest Artists
We are delighted to present our Guest Artists. We offer the opportunity for local artists to be showcased in the Gallery. We endeavour to exhibit a changing array of Makers and mediums.
Jen Smith: Labyrinth Jewellery
Jeweller
Since 2012, I have been making jewellery that moves through the spaces between myth, ritual and the unknown. My work inhabits thresholds, moments of change, transformation and liminality, expressed through talismans and totems with symbolic intent. My work speaks with an animistic world-view of interconnectedness.
Each piece is individually made using a combination of traditional silversmithing techniques and precious metal clay. I work in silver and bronze, with semi-precious stones and beads chosen for their meaning as much as their colour and form.
With a formal background in graphic design, I bring a strong visual language and attention to symbolic detail. As someone who is hard of hearing and neurodivergent, I work with a heightened awareness of silence, subtlety and the unseen. These experiences inform both the pace and the focus of my practice.
Lucy Griffiths
I have been creating art all my life. I am never completely satisfied with my artwork and feel there is always room to grow and refine my skills. I gained a BA (Hons) degree in Communication Media and Illustration in my twenties and would love to study for my MA one day.
I like to work in different mediums and styles but always return to watercolours and black ink pen. These designs are then used on greetings cards and prints. My work often features the wildlife and scenery I see in and around my Dartmoor home.
I feel art should be accessible for everyone as it can aid relaxation, self-expression and lead to a more enriched and mindful .
Miranda Qualtrough - Earth 2 Ware
Ceramicist
My work explores the relationship between land, sea, and the quiet rhythms of the natural world. Working primarily in clay, I create functional and decorative ceramics that celebrate texture, form, and the subtle marks of nature.
Much of my inspiration comes from the landscape — coastlines, plants, shells, and geological patterns. I often incorporate impressions of leaves, sand, and natural materials, allowing the clay to record the physical presence of these elements. Through glazing and surface treatment, I use colour palettes drawn from nature: soft greens, deep ocean blues, and mineral whites.
I am particularly interested in the balance between refined craftsmanship and organic imperfection. Each piece is handmade, embracing the small variations that give pottery its warmth
My aim is to create ceramics that are both beautiful and useful—objects that can become part of daily life while carrying a sense of the landscape and the human hand that made them.
Allie Cole
Artist
I completed a BA (Hons) in Studio Ceramics at Falmouth College of Arts in the late 1990s but only returned to art practice around 2018. I enjoy working with various forms of printmaking, painting, textiles, drawing, mixed media and porcelain. I draw inspiration from both nature and architecture, especially from Dartmoor and the beaches of Devon and Cornwall. Transformation in colour and texture over time provides an ever-changing landscape from which to draw inspiration.
Adela Webb – Moon Hare Studio
Adela Webb is a professional mosaic artist based in North Devon, where she has been creating contemporary mosaics for over ten years. Adela's work is characterised by flowing lines, rich colour and intricate patterns, combining traditional mosaic techniques with a contemporary style. Whether inspired by the sea, wildlife or the landscapes of the South West, she hopes her mosaics bring a sense of joy, curiosity and connection to the natural world.
Working from her studio, Adela creates each piece entirely by hand using a combination of reclaimed china, stained glass, vitreous glass, marble and traditional mosaic materials. She enjoys giving discarded materials a new life, combining sustainability with craftsmanship to create artwork rich in texture and detail.
Alongside creating original artwork, Adela teaches mosaic workshops for beginners and experienced makers alike, sharing her passion for this ancient art form. She has also developed a range of mosaic kits that have introduced thousands of people to the joy of mosaic making