Pearls before Finches
I present several different areas that interest me in Pearls before Finches: art history, portraiture, natural history, botanical painting and jewellery. Fragmentation and recontextualisation of historic artworks are central to my ideas of connecting past, present and future. The main formal links in the show are the small spots of light that you find in the highlights on pearls, in dewdrops, in the eyes and lips within portraits, on a young bull’s muzzle, the glitter of gold plate chain or the sparkle within diamonds. Derrick Guild
Amongst the Trees
Amongst the Trees is a celebration of creativity and the diverse ways in which artists engage with their natural and man-made surroundings. It also beckons us into unexplored realms, which may not initially reveal themselves, prompting contemplation on the interconnectedness of all living beings.
