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The Gallery - carved roundel by David Holgate , Sculpture by Vanessa Pooley.

 

Reeds and Ripples in the Sun by June Croll

The Dispossessed Fisherman by Marjorie Budd

Kitchen Drawer by Caroline Brown

 

The Absent Wearer bu Cheryl Syrett

 

Art Gallery

The Aude Gotto Collection of contemporary art is exhibited in the main Gallery and throughout the building. It is a unique and eclectic collection of paintings, etchings, sculptures, photographs, textiles, mixed media and crafts which brings together nearly 100 works by 59 artists.
Styles range from traditional and figurative to abstract and experimental. Most of the artists have East Anglian connections, many are nationally or internationally recognised. Some well-known names include: Sir Terry Frost, Derrick Greaves, David Holgate, John Kiki, Kathleen McFarlane, Emily Mayer, Derek Morris, Ana Maria Pacheco, John Piper, Evelyn Williams.
A full-colour Catalogue, paperback, 48 pages, 47 colour illustrations, can be obtained from the King of Hearts, price £10 + £1.50 p&p.

 

 

 

Special Exhibitions

 

Exploring Textiles: A celebration of past and contemporary uses, from functional to decorative

 

Tuesday 6 May – 31 August 08

 

This original exhibition seeks to make a bridge between past and present, and to show  the extremely varied techniques which have evolved in recent years. A cross-over between modern and traditional uses, the Show begins with 19th century lace work on clothing and Edwardian embroidery, and concludes with adventurous contemporary installations. Two-dimensional works like tapestry and large hangings of silk painting or embroidery, framed embroidered and mixed media pictures, contrast with three dimensional, sculptural  pieces using synthetic fibres, silk or solid materials like plaster and marble, mimicking the folds of fabric. All contemporary artists are based in Norfolk, antiques are family heirlooms.

There are pieces for every taste, from traditional to experimental, much to learn for anyone interested in making things, and matter for discussion.

Embroidery and Appliqué: Marjorie Budd, Jeanette Durrant.

Weaving: June Croll, Lesley Haines Tapestry: Kathleen McFarlane

Silk Painting: Katherine Korrell  Mixed Media: Caroline Brown, Jan Miller, Jeanette Durrant Three dimensional works: Kathleen McFarlane Louise Richardson, Cheryl Syrrett   Installations: Jan Miller

 

Gallery Opening Hours:

Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Changing exhibitions of local artists, from established artists to students, with a variety of styles, take place in the Café and Mezzanine. See the What's On section.

 

 

 

Evelyn Williams
Mother and Child

Oil, 36"x 47"
Earl Gomez
Love Torn

Drawing 17.5" x 14.5"

Other works from the Gotto Collection

Kathleen McFarlane  
Magic Carpet

Tapestry, 50" x 37"


Ana Maria Pacheco
Tales of Transformation

Coloured Print, 20" x 15"

Vanessa Pooley
Jiggilipuff

23" x 12.5"

 

Emily Mayer  
Willing to please

found materials, 27" high

Derrick Greaves
The Greening of the Desert

Acrylic, 88" x 52"

Christian de Sousa
Foreboding

Photograph , 14" x 9"
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