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Life isn't about finding yourself, it is about creating yourself'

George Bernard Shaw
If you cannot mould yourself entirely as you would wish, how can you expect other people to be entirely to your liking?
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Sunday, January 15, 2012

Rising stars in Long Melford

An exciting exhibition of the work of seven young artists working all over Britain is currently showing at the Hunter Gallery in Long Melford.  We went along to the private view on Friday evening and enjoyed what we saw.

The work on display is very varied in style.  The only thing that the artists have in common is the fact that they are all still in education.   All can safely be described as ‘up and coming’, displaying a good deal of talent and flair.

A wide range of different styles of painting are on display, from oils to photography,   I was particularly taken by the work of Rebecca Merry, who works in egg tempera, and whose paintings at times directly reflect the Russian influences that are associated with this medium. Nick was impressed by the boldly executed paintings of 17 year old Georgia Vestey.  The work of Georgina Chrisford was particularly accomplished in my view, and it is clear from the prices that she is already commanding that others think so too.

Most of the works on show are for sale (although a number are already spoken for!)  The Gallery is aiming to raise money through the exhibition for St Nicholas Hospice in Bury St Edmunds.

 

2 comments:

  1. Dear Jenny

    Thanks so much for your kind remarks about my work at the recent show at the Hunter Gallery. You may be interested to know that I have another show coming up in London from 18th - 25th February at the Framers Gallery, 36 Windmill Street, London W1T 2JT. Private View is Friday 17th 6 - 8.30pm. Let me know if you would like to come and I can send you an invite. Best regards Rebecca

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    1. Rebecca, unfortunately I will be in snow bound Suffolk on Friday, but I do hope that the show goes well.

      I will keep an eye out for you in the future.

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