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'A myriad of works by household names and emerging talent. The artists within this show are very special. Us, mere mortals would never be able to experience the joys which come from their abilities with the magical visualities of colour, shape, form, texture. This experience being what the show has always held as the core fundamental value to why we do it. Within the collection I hope you as the viewer have moments of familiarity as well as surprise, perhaps a work by an artist you recognise, a name you recall from a memory, an individual reaction to something totally new, catalysing a relationship with a previously unknown contemporary work or style. The carefully balanced selection from our ever more popular open submission alongside some of the most established names in their respective field, allows for each year to have an individuality and distinctiveness which could never be repeated or remade' Gallery Director, Myles Corley
'Penzance 15' 45x50cms oil on canvas 2021 £1500
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On the final-day of each of our Autumn Porthleven courses, we have a one-day exhibition of the work made during the week, open to the public. In addition, this years September course coincides with the Porthleven Arts Festival, and Ashley will be giving a talk on the exhibition day about his practice and work about Porthleven.
SEPTEMBER COURSE: Exhibition Day Thurs 30 September, 10 - 5pm, with Ashley's talk 2-3pm.
OCTOBER COURSE: Exhibition Day Thurs 7 October, 10 - 5pm.
Porthleven Arts Festival Programme 24 Sept - 3 Oct 2021 - click HERE
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The second exhibition by 'The Freedom in Painting Group', an accomplished group of artists from all over the UK and beyond, linked by participation on our courses in Cornwall.
PRESS RELEASE: 'Since 2011, renowned landscape painter and colourist Ashley Hanson, a member of the Newlyn Society of Artists, has hosted a series of courses in Cornwall, under the banner ‘Freedom in Painting’, attracting artists from all over the country and internationally wishing to push their practice forwards. In their response to the beautiful coastal landscape and harbour-towns of Cornwall - Porthleven, Port Isaac, Polperro, Polruan - each artist has found their own personal freedom in painting. The Group was formed for all participating artists to share work and exhibition news and to continue friendships. This impressive, contemporary, and eclectic collection of work brings the light and colour of Cornwall to Henley-on-Thames. Each of the twenty artists will be showing three paintings, including artist/tutor Ashley Hanson, who, as part of his teaching, produces a painting on each course. Admission is free to the gallery in Upper Market Place.
On Saturday 16 October, 1- 5pm, there is an opportunity to meet the artists and share a glass of wine. We would love you to join in our celebrations!
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An invitation to all artists from our 'Freedom in Painting' courses in Cornwall and Online Porthleven course to exhibit. REGISTER NOW! See more..
'Porthleven 57 - (Rose Harbour)' 70x60cms oil on canvas Ashley Hanson
The exhibition takes place at The Old Fire Station Gallery in Henley-on-Thames. If you would like to participate please email for an Artists Registration Form. Artists from 2021 Autumn Porthleven courses will also be eligible to show their work.
Closing date for registration is Mon 13 September 2021.