Discover Art in Unusual Spaces
We are here to help guide you through all the amazing artists, makers and spaces waiting to be discovered at Artists Open Houses. In this new blog series, we bring together venues from over 180 listings that have themes in common and are waiting to be explored this May.
At this year’s AOH, doors to unusual spaces will open for four weekends to welcome visitors inside, where they will discover artworks in not so typical settings! Here are five unusual spaces to visit this Spring – they include a lido, a windmill, a lock-up garage, seafront arches and a vineyard:
1. Ruth Mulvie at Saltdean Lido
Ruth Mulvie presents her new series of paintings and prints to the backdrop of Saltdean Lido’s iconic architecture. Capturing joyful memories in her distinct, vibrant hues, Mulvie combines retro charm with surreal, contemporary twists. Look out for details inspired by early visitors’ stories, like the ladybird invasion and the knobbly-knees contest! This exhibition invites you to relive the thrill of being on holiday and the soothing embrace of water. Weekday viewings available by appointment.
Saltdean Scenario – Ruth Mulvie
2. Artelium and Skelton Workshop
Artelium Wine Estate will be showing Inherent Rhythms an exhibition of work from Sussex ceramicist Kate McMinnies. Her work responds to the curvature and rhythms of the South Downs, demonstrated through form and material, with pieces made with wild Sussex clay and wood. Artelium is also home to the Skelton Workshops, who will be exhibiting work from John Skelton and current students. There will also be an opportunity to see demonstrations of letter and stone carving throughout the exhibition.
Time and Place – Kate McMinnies
3. Seafront Arches:
Open Studios (listing not completed /published yet)
The Open Studios is the oldest working art studio in Brighton. Situated in a former boatyard on the seafront. Visit our atmospheric space to see a slice of Brighton’s artistic heritage.
The Moving Needle
We are a group of eight textile artists. After completing City & Guilds courses we wanted to continue to benefit from the support and encouragement of fellow artists. Together we continue to learn, experiment and grow our practice.
The Fishing Quarter
I am a self-taught artist strongly influenced by the methods of Kimon Nicolaides. I always work from the model. My intention is not to reproduce a likeness but to bring the being of a subject to life. The results are never predictable. Indeed, the translation of the intention behind each mark on paper to the final image remains a mystery to me.
4. Tall Tales at Rottingdean Windmill
Sugg & Davidson return with their locally themed Miniature Theatres, Crankies, Puppetry, Kits and Storytelling. While Graham Allum embraces the mill’s characteristic nooks and crannies with drawings and paintings.
Rottingdean Windmill – Amanda Rosenstein Davidson
5. Gallery Lock In
Debut exhibition of Brighton Alternative Photography showcasing artworks by founders Jemma Day and Ainoa Burgos. The exhibition focuses on the combination of traditional and experimental techniques, stretching notions of photography.
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