29 August-30 September

Hastings, Rye and Bexhill

Open Studios

Claire Fletcher/ Peter Quinnell

5 - 6 & 12 - 13 Sept 11am - 5pm : Open Studios

Claire’s paintings, usually found in Made in Hastings , Old Town, are inspired by the sea, myths and old children’s annuals.

Peter’s collages and assemblages are created from found objects collected over the last 20 years.

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Veronique Pullen / Valerie Knapp / Philippa Haines

5 - 6 & 12 - 13 Sept 11am - 6pm : Open Studios

Three emerging makers working in ceramics and metals. Veronique Pullen: handmade silver and gold jewellery inspired by nature; Valerie Knapp: lively figurative and abstract wall reliefs and tiles; Philippa Haines: jewellery inspired by African tribal culture.

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Geraldine Wheeler / Leslie McKinley Howell

5 - 6 & 12 - 13 Sept 11am - 5pm : Open Studios

Geraldine Wheeler and Leslie McKinley Howell will be showing watercolours, mixed media paintings and studio ceramics.

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Number 3

5 - 6 & 12 - 13 Sept 11am - 6pm : Open Studios

Something for everyone in this exciting display of the work of four exceptional locally-based artists. Landscapes, portraits, figurework, monoprints and mixed media with subject matter veering from the South Downs to Chairman Mao, the banking system to The Wire. Unmissable.

David Murphy Vast industrial canvasses, portraits and 3D artwork from this prolific artist who has been working and exhibiting in London, Scandinavia and Cornwall for more than 40 years. davidjjmurphy@tiscali.co.uk

George Mundell Technically brilliant monoprints from this Scottish-born artist that skillfully manipulate film and TV stills to create superb homages to the big and small screen. mundellg@hotmail.co.uk

Ian Lawrence Powerful and potent abstract landscapes and figurework using innovative watercolour and acrylic techniques from Southeastern Trains’ long-standing artist-in-residence. ianlawrenceart@hotmail.com

Kirsten Reynolds Quirky and witty cultural commentaries from this artist renowned for her sound and light installations and collaborations with many of the greats of the contemporary British art scene. Kirsten@marvellouspictures.com

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Carol Perkins / FIFTYONEHUNDRED

5 - 6 & 12 - 13 Sept 11am - 6pm : Open Studios

Level access

Limited edition screen prints and home wares from designer Carol Perkins and guest the Textile Hut. Carol draws inspiration from typography and her love of all things a ‘little bit seaside’.

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Alex Leadbetter

5 - 6 & 12 - 13 Sept 11am - 6pm : Open Studios

Paintings, prints and digital images of seascapes and the wide horizon and everyday life by the seaside. Domestic objects such as rusty enamel jugs, are simply painted against textured backgrounds and appear familiar yet timeless. Small work and cards available.

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Pip Carpenter

5 - 6 & 12 - 13 Sept 11am - 6pm : Open Studios

Unique prints and paintings emphasising the vitality within landscape and nature through rhythm, pattern and colour. Works are on paper, canvas and board. Small work and cards available.

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K Avery Stallion & Tim Stallion / A Brand is Born + Photo Studio

5 - 6 & 12 - 13 Sept 10am - 6pm : Open Studios

I design leather handbags which get manufactured in India by artisans in strictly limited runs and I endeavour to sell them at non-greedy prices…I also source unusual secondhand and vintage accessories too. Jewellery, necklaces and photography will also be on show.

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Geoff Parham / Unit 7

5 - 6 & 12 - 13 Sept 11am - 6pm : Open Studios

Wide variety of work on canvas and paper (oils, acrylic, mixed media, mono prints and drawings) exploring the areas of and between figuration and abstraction. There are flowers, snow-ballers, landscapes, ammonites, forms, shapes, presences and absences. Check them out!

* Please note corrections to the name and email address for this entry, which were incorrect in the brochure. Apologies for any confusion*

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Danny Mooney

5 - 6 & 12 - 13 Sept 11am - 6pm : Open Studios

Autobiographical paintings and ceramics inspired by Australian Aboriginal art.

BSL interpreting available. Adequate lighting for visually impaired people

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