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Philippa Lawrence: A Space Between

14 September 2024 to 2 November 2024

A solo exhibition of the work of artist Philippa Lawrence.

This exhibition draws together threads that run throughout Philippa's practice. Her materials have included textiles, gold leaf, enamel, glass, paper, installation and photography. She also learns specialised crafting techniques to make new work such as French polishing, enamelling or glassblowing. Many works include a repeated gesture, this can involve breaking or disrupting a surface by cutting, piercing or binding - hinting at fragility or loss.

Showcasing new and developing works, it also includes a creative response, in cut vinyl, to the life and work of artist Thelma Hulbert. 

Please join us for the exhibition opening on Saturday 14 September, 3-5pm. Artist talk with Philippa Lawrence, 2-3pm, £5:

Philippa Lawrence is an artist based at Spike Island, Bristol and Principal Lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University. She has exhibited widely, nationally and internationally, most recently in 2024 at Decennium Hestercombe Gallery and Scale of Water, Michael Pennie Gallery, Bath Spa University. She is currenty working towards two textile-based exhibitions planned for 2025.

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Anne Jackson: The Witchcraft Series

14 September 2024 to 2 November 2024

The Witchcraft Series explores the history of witch trials and the power of ‘the witch’ in our culture, both as metaphor for our fears, and as representation of social injustice towards women.

The tapestries often depict the trials of specific historic “witches” from the West Country, especially Somerset and Devon, illustrating their tales with images of spells, witches’ familiars and magic symbols.

Anne Jackson uses historical texts and original illustrations, along with contemporary scientific and cultural references, to memorialise individual women, and comment on ways we try to exert control over our world and our own lives. Her medium, a textile art form called knotted tapestry, uses cotton, linen and synthetic yarns to create vivid, intensely-coloured imagery.
 
‘My work is concerned with breaking out of the convention which associates textiles and woven tapestry with a sense of cosiness and comfort, using elements of irony, and even humour. My intention is to present an object which is visually arresting, and hopefully, thought-provoking.’

Please join us for the exhibition opening on Saturday 14 September, 3-5pm.

• Meet the Artist: 17 – 20 September, 11am – 2pm. Drop in and meet Anne Jackson in the gallery during this week. Discover more about the work in the exhibition and the techniques involved.
• Artist Talk: 19 October, 2pm. £5: Anne Jackson in conversation with Katy Macleod.

About Anne Jackson

Photo credit: Mei Lim