The Peacock Arts Trail 2019

5 – 13 October 2019 Corsham Box Biddestone Yatton Keynell Chippenham Kington Langley Holt Surrounding Villages

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Claire Baker

Ceramics, Exhibitor 2019

Elizabeth Barnikel

Exhibitor 2019, Painting

Kate Davies

Exhibitor 2019, Painting

Chris Dunn

Exhibitor 2019, Painting

Breige King Jewellery

Exhibitor 2019, Jewellery

Brian King

Exhibitor 2019, Sculpture

Emma Leith

Exhibitor 2019, Mosaics, Textiles

Nina Roberts

Exhibitor 2019, Painting

Cathy Wood

Exhibitor 2019, Sculpture

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Our Venue #9 is the newly opened Sanders Painting and Sculpture on Pickwick Road where brothers Jonathan and Michael Sanders will be exhibiting their beautiful art. • Jonathan has painted since leaving art college but has also become, “fascinated with the lost wax method of casting in bronze, aware that I am carrying on a tradition predating Roman times”. Spending most of the week painting behind closed doors, immersed in his art, sculpting has become a more sociable activity, opening his workshop to customers later in the week. • • Michael prefers working on a large scale and get stuck in with a large brush to set down the image. Texture is applied with a trowel and then refined with a fine brush for detail. Working from his garden studio at his home near the sea, his inspiration is garnered from coastal walks around Britain. Michael strives to be outside as much as possible as it is where he feels most comfortable. He says, “nature inspires me and fascinates me in all its glory.” @sanderspaintingsandsculpture @michaelsandersart

At Venue 6 we have Elizabeth and Humphry Barnikel exhibiting at 36 Corsham High Street. Elizabeth gets her inspiration from a large range of visual sources and has begun to move through areas of simplification and abstraction. As a child Elizabeth was influenced from the letters she received from her grandfather and his brothers, who all drew and sent her picture letters. Her great grandfather illustrated some of the first children’s books. Inspired by colour and shape, she describes composition as, “the most challenging thing for me – but it also is the most exciting and satisfying part of the process if it works out!”. • • • Humphry is a retired Chemistry Teacher and paints with the Pickwick Painters formed from Wiltshire College’s Advance Visual Studies course. Humphry paints for enjoyment and shares the studio space with his wife, Elizabeth. Humphry is inspired by his childhood holidays in Mevagissey, Cornwall and paints boats in acrylics on canvas. Humphry enjoys painting socially and attends art classes twice a week.

Venue 2: Bath Spa University at Corsham Court. We’re delighted to welcome Bath Spa University to the 2019 Trail! Join Tim Jollands in the basement gallery at Corsham Court for A Show of Hands, an exhibition of posters and ephemera celebrating the manicule or printer’s fist – expect quirky wordplay, visual puns and decorative joy from letterpress printers across the UK. In the adjoining Albion Press Room, you can see letterpress in action and print a keepsake on one of the hand presses.

Our last artist exhibiting at Venue 1 is Jane Jameson @jane_jameson_art . Jane describes herself as ‘a mature and happy artist’ who has found her way back to artistic practice, having not had the chance to do this since her early 20’s. Although Jane has always worked in some kind of art, in the past either signwriting or decorative canal boat art, she feels so grateful that now she can finally grow as an artist. “Art is really the only thing I’ve ever been really good at, the one thing that comes easily to me and brings me joy”.

Chloe Pinheiro at Venue 1. Chloe loves to experiment with colours and textures to create interesting shapes and movement in her paintings, Chloe says, “every-time I travel somewhere hot I focus on the small details such as the pattern created on the bark of a palm tree or the marks made on a sea shell over many years. I am also passionate about colour so always focus on the hot and cold within my painting to set my colour mood”. The Peacock Arts Trail is hugely important to Chloe, as an opportunity to show what she does to a wider audience. Chloe describes her creative practice as life transforming. “I couldn’t live with out it because once you take the time to notice the small things, you truly appreciate all of life’s beauty”. @chloepinheiroart

Also exhibiting at Corsham Town Hall is @lyndsaytarrenleister : “I have always been creative, my first passion has always been life drawing but lately I have enjoyed painting seascapes. I love working with paint and experimenting with different textures. I live with my family in Corsham and I have the pleasure of working from my garden studio at home”.

At Venue 1, Corsham Town Hall: Exhibiting for the first time this year is Corsham based artist Michael Sutherland whose work features landscapes, portraits and still life in acrylic and watercolour. In daylight hours Michael juggles a corporate role and childcare but enjoys locking himself away until late to work on his latest piece. Michael says, “I tend to work from my tiny home office, which is supposed to be for my day job, but is slowly being over run by paintbrushes and canvases”. Working in a career where he provides a service, yearning to be creative and having loved art at school, Michael picked up his paintbrush again in 2017 – “I don’t create anything in my 9 to 5 work, and this has always been an issue for me. Art helps me to scratch this itch’” Since resuming his love of painting, Michael has become obsessive about painting, “creating a new work is a necessity for me now and I have 20 years of lost time to make up”. @mikeyfreedom20

In the run up to the 2019 Trail we will be writing a blog post on each of our artists, venue by venue. These posts will expand on the information that you will find in our Exhibitor list and in the brochure with some fascinating insights into their work. Painting by Michael Sutherland @mikeyfreedom20

Photography sessions off to a flying start this morning with a wire bird by @celiasmith_wireartist Thanks to @aluncrockfordphotographer

We are completely thrilled that over 80 artists have applied to exhibit with us this year. Thank you for your tremendous support. Without our wonderful artists and markers there would be no arts trail. Applications are now closed. If you have applied, please check your emails for important information that has be sent out to you this morning. Don’t forget to sign up for a time slot on one of our 3 free professional photography days that are happening later this week at the Corsham Alms houses with @aluncrockfordphotographer

2 days left to apply. Applications close Sunday 31st March 6pm. Image by Karen George

At Peacock HQ we are thrilled to have so many talented artists sign up to exhibit on this years trail. If you are thinking of joining us, do get your application in to us within the next few days. DEADLINE CLOSES 31st MARCH Image by @janegibson435

There is just one week to go to apply to take part in #peacockartstrail2019 . With almost 80 artists already signed up, this is set to be our biggest year yet. If you’re thinking of joining us please do get your applications in as soon as possible. Once applications close we will be announcing our photography days - New for this year, we are offering each artist a free professional photography session for your artwork/product....more on this later. Image by @nicoladaviscrafts - painting on silk

Got any questions on Social Media? Don’t know where to start or looking to encourage more engagement? Here’s a date for your diary: Social Media training. Thursday 16 May 2019 in the Chamber at Corsham Town Council. A date has been confirmed for social media training. Andrew Eberlin, of Brighter Side Web Design in Bradford on Avon, is offering two sessions, one more of an entry level one and the other slightly more advanced. Training times are: 10.30-12.30 13.30-15.30 Andrew’s one requirement is that people have access to a smart mobile phone or tablet, no more than 4 years old, with a camera facility. A price for the training event is to be confirmed once they have an idea of numbers (it should be no more than £20), so please register your interest with Sarah Leigh (Arts & Tourism Officer) for Corsham Town Council on: sleigh@corsham.gov.uk And please don’t forget, the deadline to apply for this years #peacockartstrail2019 trail is 31st March. Image by Annabel Lancaster

There’s exactly 2 weeks left to get your applications in if you want to take part in this years Open studios. The #peacockartstrail2019 is running 5th - 13th October. Head to our website (link in the profile) for all the information on how to join and what resources we can help you with. If you have any questions please just ask us. The Deadline for fully completed applications is Sunday 31st March. Photo 📷 of artwork by illustrator @chrisdunnillos

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