Not just another art group

My work is of an abstract quality and evolves as a response to my environment, shapes and patterns in nature particularly influence me, and these images are then distilled into non-representational interpretations.

I work in stoneware and porcelain combining traditional methods and materials to create contemporary sculptural pieces which are often fused with metal, wood or slate: I am particularly interested in colours derived from natural sources.  Much of the work is hand-built, and colour has been achieved using oxides and traditional firing methods such as raku and smoke firing.

I seek a balance between the controlled structure of the work and the chaos of the firing.  These elements combine in the production of the finished form and surface.

Aldeburgh hasn’t any beach huts, so we thought we would bring our own. A tad small but very portable, our trio of knitted huts plus one renegade with scarf, went on tour around Aldeburgh. Just click on the image below to view beach hut life in Aldeburgh.

‘Les Bikes du Bois Rond’ by Gavin Turk
We went to see these bikes arriving at Landguard Fort. If I could ride a bike, I would definitely want one of these, it would be a bit like riding a rainbow. As you can see, Janet can ride a bike and had a quick turn around the fort.

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2011 Project

Coming next year, our Wish You Were Here project.

Pictures from our latest exhibition in Felixstowe

Our next exhibition will be this weekend, taking place on the prom at Felixstowe. Come along to beach hut number 75 during Art on the Prom and have a look at our miniature exhibition. Hope to see you all there.

Our next exhibition is coming up soon.
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Here is the clip from Radio Suffolk, all about purplesnail turning a studio into an art gallery and Janet’s interview with Jon Wright.

Many thanks to Shane Matthews from This & That for moving Hut No1 ……….. again.

Here is Beach Hut number one at its new temporary home outside the BBC.