Dixie Appleton–Wahl & Jill Denton ‘A World Of Colour’
15 - 30 January, Preview Fri 15, 7pm
This exhibition celebrates the launch of the 2010 Plough Artists: Dixie Appleton-Wahl and Jill Denton. Both artists share a love of colour and travel. Reflecting inspirations from home and abroad, they explore an exciting mixture of colours, passion and textures which feeds the eye, stirs the mind, impassions the heart and inspires the creative spirit. Dixie and Jill will be working with The Plough throughout the year to take us on a creative journey of workshops across all aspects of art.
Maggie & Paul Latham ‘Latham & Latham’
5 - 27 February, Preview Fri 5, 7pm
This exhibition will combine paintings and sculpture from Maggie and Paul Latham. Maggie’s paintings showcase recent Devon landscapes and coastal scenes in watercolour and oil in her signature wet in wet and tonalist techniques. Pauls sculpts the human form in clay and this body of work showcases multiple figures cast in bronze. The Latham’s have recently re-located back to Devon after many years of living in Key West, Florida where they exhibited regularly. Maggie will be conducting a one-day watercolour-painting workshop on Feb 27th in conjunction with this show.
Celebration of Young Artists Exhibition ‘Why Don’t We All Live In An Igloo?’
5 - 27 March, Preview Friday 5, 7pm
An exhibition of artwork from schools in ‘The Torrington Learning Community.’ This multi-cultural exhibition explores dwellings across the world. It examines who lives in what type of house and why, taking into account climate, economic provisions and varying lifestyles. Artists Joy Elliot and Wendy Elford have worked with pupils in each school to create a collaborative book, wall hanging prints and a floor installation which highlight the diversity of ‘homes’ throughout the world.
Pete Newell ‘Personal Icons’
2 - 24 April, Preview Friday 2, 7pm
Pete’s work embraces the use of personal iconic images. Using paint and sculpture he improvises around these images allowing each medium to produce variations much as a jazz musician would improvise around riffs and melodies.
Rachel & Mary Sumner ‘Arks & Angels’
30 April - 29 May, Preview Friday 30 April, 7pm
Mary and Rachel Sumner, well known West Country artists, will be bringing their latest work to the Plough. On show will be Mary’s paintings and prints with embroideries, collage and driftwood sculptures by her sister Rachel.
A celebratory exhibition of favourite themes, Arks and Angels is inspired by a delight in the detail to be found in English churches and vernacular architecture. Interpreting very much from a personal perspective the resulting artworks will be quirky and humorous with references to daily life and landmarks. The exhibition will also feature work showing their ongoing interest in exploring the coasts and landscapes of Devon and Cornwall. Nature, the interplay of man, animals and the elements in defining our environment, is explored with a lightness of touch and appreciation for its beauty. This will be an exhibition full of light and colour.
Tudor Humphries ‘Variscan Origins and Assorted Travels’
4 - 26 June, Preview Friday 4, 7pm
Tudor Humphries work is often inspired by his fascination with geography and underlying geology of North Devon. This exhibition is based on his paintings of North Devon over the last three years and, in true busman’s holiday style, paintings inspired by his travels.
Tim Martin Through
2 – 31 July, Preview Friday 2, 7pm
New Work by Tim Martin
This exhibition of new paintings and drawings made especially for The Plough Gallery space focuses on the landscape of Devon. Subject-wise, Tim Martin’s images are often about side views, glimpses of colour or shape, naturally framed journeys down lanes enveloped in trees, places that leave a memory. These responses to places, sights and journeys translate into vibrant abstracted works.
Tim Martin trained in Liverpool before moving to Devon in the 1980’s. He has exhibited widely across the South West as well as in London. As part of this exhibition Tim has been working with pupils from local secondary schools to create a sculpture which will be on display at RHS Rosemoor during July and August 2010.
Saturday 10 July Artists Talk & Walk The artist, Tim Martin, will lead a guided walk and talk around his innovative exhibition at RHS Rosemoor. This event is free but must be pre-booked by contacting The Plough on: 01805 624624. There will be a limited number of tickets available which also include free entry to Rosemoor.
Mary Courtenay ‘A Natural Connection’
6 – 28 August, Preview Friday 6, 7pm
Mary Courtenay lives in North Devon and has been painting here for over thirty years. Her work captures the spirit and colour of the natural world around her, both in intimate detail and in the broader landscape. She started painting seriously in the mid 1960’s when she worked with the artist, Leslie Marr, who taught her to explore the spiritual connection between the artist and the subject. Using Leslie’s teachings and her own exploration of vibrant colour, the finer details of her work bear witness to her technical knowledge and deep understanding of her subjects. Mary has exhibited in various galleries around the country including the West of England and the Royal Academy, but this is her first solo exhibition in North Devon
Plough Photography Competition
3 – 25 September, Preview & Award Ceremony Friday 3, 7pm
Continuing the success of last year we are pleased to announce the eight, annual photographic competition. This year’s categories are: ‘Down Devon Lanes,’ ‘Shopping’ and ‘On Holiday’ Entries are welcome from photographers living in Devon, Judge Pam Kemp. For application details please email joanna@plough-arts.org or call into The Plough. Cash prizes will be awarded at exhibition preview, special award for the under 16’s
The Plough Open Drawing Competition
1 – 30 October, Preview & Award Ceremony Friday 1, 7pm
Celebrating ‘The Big Draw’
OPEN TO ARTISTS ACROSS THE SOUTH WEST
£500 PRIZE
Closing Date: 1st August 2010
To apply: Send SAE to Visual Arts Co-ordinator. The Plough Arts Centre, 9 - 11 Fore Street,
Torrington, Devon EX38 8HQ. .Or email joanna@plough-arts.org for more information
The Friday Art Group ‘Devon In Frame’
5 – 27 November, Preview Friday 5, 7pm
The Friday Art Group is a committed group of artists who meet fortnightly at The Plough Arts Centre. Throughout the year, members work in a variety of art forms, continually exploring new methods of expanding their artistic skills, knowledge and creativity. This is the sixth exhibition the group have held at The Plough, which will also be showcasing work from members of The One-Ciders Younger Stroke Group.
Original Gifts for Christmas Exhibition
3 – 30 December, Preview Friday 3, 7pm
Contemporary and traditional crafts and artwork from artists across the South West. This festive exhibition will give inspiration for many a Christmas present. Join us for mulled wine and festive cheer at the preview of this annual exhibition.
For information and an application form for the 2010 Original Gifts for Christmas Exhibition, please email: joanna@plough-arts.org or call in at the Box Office.