Winter Exhibition 2024: Celebrating the Season

16 November 2024 to 11 January 2025

Winter Exhibition 2024: Celebrating the Season

This festive season, visit our Winter Art & Craft Exhibition to discover a wide selection of handcrafted gifts, bespoke artwork, and unique crafts from over 200 talented artists and makers.

Whether you are looking to refresh your home with original art or searching for the perfect handmade Christmas gift for loved ones, our exhibition offers one-of-a-kind treasures you won't find anywhere else. From bespoke fine art and craft to beautifully crafted festive decorations, each piece is lovingly made by independent artisans, ensuring exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and individuality.

By visiting and shopping at our Winter Exhibition, you will not only find special festive gifts, but you will also be supporting local artists, small creative businesses, and your community gallery. Browse through a collection of unique handmade decorations, thoughtful gifts, and bespoke crafts perfect for bringing creativity to your Christmas celebrations. Choose a bespoke handcrafted piece this Christmas and support local talent while helping to sustain the arts in your area.

Painting and Limited Edition Prints by:
Rachael Ashley, Ed Boxall, Bridget Greenwood, Diana Croft, Michelle House, Wendy Jacob, Dan Jones, Sally Anne Fitter, Fiona Millais, Paul McKeown, Colette Moscati, Jonathan Lawes, Andrew Lenthall, Susie Lidstone, Virginia Ray, Emily Robertson, Hilke MacIntyre, Alison Orchard, Vicky Oldfield, Jacky Paynter, Fiona Pearce, Babs Pease, Tessa Pearson, Trevor Price, Ray Sheldon, Christina Taylor-Smith, Alison Whitaker, Jane Wilson, Vicki Nigoumi, Sonya Vine.

Sculpture by:
Kate Bowler, Jack Durling, Lucy Dorothy, Gin Durham, Fleur Grenier, Peter Hayes, Richard Jack, Hilke MacIntyre, Liane Matthews, Agalis Manessi, Jane Muir, Caroline Nuttall-Smith, Jane Silk, Ed Willis, Melina Xenaki, Terri Smart, Zoe Whiteside.

Ceramics by:
Peter Beard, Bekky May, Birgit Pohl, Laura Plant, Liz Scrine, Deiniol Williams, YouYou Wang, Turnpenney Pottery, Sarah Grove, Rupert & Alice Johnstone, Jennie Gilbert, Chrissy Silver, Katalin Szallas, Jean White, Tamsin Arrowsmith-Brown, Diane Griffin, Mirka Golden-Hann, Gabi Komar-Dixon, Vivienne Ross, Zoe Williams.

Jewellery by:
Emily Collins, Lyndsay Fairley, Harriet St. Leger, Shimara Carlow, Daphne Krinos, Sheila McDonald, Kelda Young, Marlene McKibbin, Wendy Penrose, Kathryn Hinton, Yen Duong, Rachel Jones, Grant McCaig.

Textiles and Leather by:
Bonita Ahuja, Beatrice Larkin, Sally Nencini, Janine Partington, Sarah Rawlins, Salt Weave Studio, Katie Victoria, Judith Watson.

Glass by:
Hannah Gibson, Peter Layton, Wendy Newhofer, Jessica Stroud, Samantha Yates.

Woodwork by:
Freya Bain, Jarrad Belton, Kevin Stramper.

Festive Decorations by:
Jack Durling, Helen Dyne, Emma Godden, Fleur Grenier, Sarah Grove, Sigi Hill, Liane Matthews & Kate Schuricht.

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Peter Beard

Small vessel

Ceramic

Ref: 133891

£250.00

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Peter Beard

Peter Beard is a distinguished British ceramic artist whose career spans over five decades. He studied industrial and furniture design at Ravensbourne College of Art in London from 1970 to 1973, where he also explored ceramics. In 1975, he established his first studio in Kent, focusing on sculptural pieces. His work is characterised by strong, simple forms adorned with intricate, layered glazes that create complex, textured surfaces. Beard draws inspiration from landscapes and ancient artefacts, particularly those of Egypt, infusing his pieces with a timeless quality.

Throughout his career, Beard has exhibited internationally, with his work featured in numerous public collections, including the Museum für Angewandte Kunst in Cologne, Germany, and the Die Neue Sammlung in Munich, Germany. He has been recognised with several awards, such as the INAX European Design Prize in Japan in 1996 and a Silver Medal at the International Biennale of Ceramic Art in Vallauris, France, in 2002. In addition to his ceramic creations, Beard has expanded his practice to include bronze and stone sculptures, further showcasing his versatility and commitment to exploring different materials and forms.

Beard's approach to ceramics is both contemplative and experimental. He spends considerable time sketching and developing ideas, resulting in pieces that are both contemporary and deeply rooted in historical influences. His meticulous process involves layering glazes and using wax resist techniques to create patterns and textures that complement the form of each piece. Some of his works involve grinding back layers of coloured clays and glazes to reveal intricate patterns, a technique that can take up to six months to complete.