Exhibitions Calendar
Exhibition: Untitled
Marcel Duchamp famously said that a “title is an invisible colour”—and it’s a colour that, for better or worse, wiggles its way into even the most resistant artworks.”
Although it is now considered the norm, the convention of giving titles to artworks has long been challenged by artists.
Exhibition: Forecast
Weather, Wind, Water...
Climate affects nearly every aspect of our lives, from the food we eat to how we travel, the clothes we wear, to where we go on holiday. It has a huge effect on our livelihoods, our health, and our future…
Artist in Residence: Juliette Scott
Juliette has a love of the sky and the sea, of the changing seasons and flowers and is inspired by the intricate floral paintings from the Dutch masters working during the 17th and 18th centuries. She also has a deep love of travel; Morocco and Venice being favoured locations…
Exhibition: CONNECTED
Connected is a body of work by Pure members brought together in unity in response to each artists individual interpretation of the title. Connection and connectivity runs throughout the human experience. It informs our actions and behaviours and reflects our personal perspectives…
Artist in Residence: Louisa Crispin
Lost in a world of intricate observations from nature, Louisa is entranced by the cycle of growth and decay. Texture, shadows, silhouettes and movement created with graphite marks and tone, it’s rarely about the colour but always about the environment she inhabits…
Exhibition: Rajinder Singh Khela
Join us in Birmingham for the exhibition of abstract artist Rajinder Singh Khela…
Creative Cross-Currents
Join Jeremy and Griselda Bear for afternoon tea at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the Isle of White to celebrate the exhibition closing of Creative Cross-Currents and the Queens Jubilee.
Creative Cross-Currents is the first exhibition to bring together the work of 19th Century pioneering photographer Julia Margaret Cameron with that of 21st century visual artists. Developed and curated by Griselda Bear, through their personal stories this exhibition weaves together India, Sri Lanka and Britain.
This will be a final chance to see this outstanding exhibition, including artists’ films and installation and to talk and share ideas and experiences on such matters as working with partners for outreach beyond the gallery walls, curating thematic shows, exhibitions in public gallery spaces, grants, sponsors and much more…
The guest list will be limited to 10 people. RSVP essential.
Pure Artist in Residence: Mark Austin
From a third generation of artists and artisans, Mark uses his 25 years’ experience in the construction industry to develop his art works, which include reclaimed wood sculptures, photographs, drawings and paintings…
Exhibition: In The Making
Art is a long time in the making. It is not just the finished piece that we see before us, but the journey up to that point; the learning and experimenting; the trying and failing…
Exhibition: Serenity
The central theme is serenity, peace and gratitude; the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
This exhibition gives you the opportunity to dwell for a while and appreciate the world through the lens of this select group of artists.
Pure Artist in Residence: Liza Mackintosh
Liza’s work is uplifting and calming abstract paintings inspired by the landscape around her; the sky, weather and evolving seasons…
Exhibition: Reimagined @ Bannatyne Spa Hotel, Hastings
Pure ART360 Edition 3 will consider the artists muse: the source of their inspiration.
A muse, in the most basic sense, is something that serves as an inspiration to an artist. The word itself however dates back to Greek mythology, with Zeus’ daughters forming the nine Muses who presided over the arts and science. This historical context has imbued the word muse with a distinctly ethereal, feminine quality.
In this exhibition we seek to reimagine the topography of the muse in the 21st century. Moving away from the historically acceptable notion of the muse as feminine, to a more complex, diverse narrative where the ‘source’ of an artists inspiration can come in manifold, divergent elements and forms.
The art will be featured in a 3D virtual space online and in real life at Bannatynes Spa Hotel in Hastings.
Featured artists include: Felicity Flutter, Louisa Crispin, Carole Bury, Hildegard Pax, Shulan Wang, Edith Pargh Barton, Ollie Holman, Markus Thonett, Jonathan Hateley, Brenda Hartill, Nina Stopar, Juliette Scott, Roel Funcken, Sandra Menant and Les Williams PSGFA.
Featured artwork: Sky High by Juliette Scott
Exhibition: Carole Bury @ The Curlew, Bodiam
“Look deep into nature, then you will understand everything better”
- Albert Einstein
Inspired by nature and the countryside, Carole’s delicate artwork includes drawing, paper and stitch. Her subtle technique, combined with an ostensibly monochromatic palette, infuses her work with a sense of quiet peacefulness and grateful contemplation of the world we inhabit. Her three dimensional feather structures created with white paper and white thread, sometimes picking out detail in gold leaf take, are particularly poignant, taking you on a journey into your own thoughts and imagination.
This solo show is a true celebration of Caroles art practice and we are honoured to present it to you.
Featured artwork: Limestone Harvest
Exhibition: Material Nature @ Bannatynes Hotel, Hastings
"It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement: the greatest source of natural beauty: the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living"
- Sir David Attenborough
This exhibition will showcase artwork by Pure members and ART360 edition 1 selected artists. It will feature both 2D and 3D artwork displayed throughout the Hotel.
The central theme for this exhibition is the natural world and how we each individually interpret what we see and experience. This exhibition truly celebrates the natural world from the unique lived experience of a group of selected artists.
Featured art by Susan D'souza: Red Trees & River Reeds
Exhibition: Material Nature @ The Curlew
This exhibition at the additional venue, The Curlew, will showcase artwork by Pure members and ART360 edition 1 selected artists including Frances Knight, Susan D’souza, Juliette Scott, Rowena McWilliams, Edith Pargh Barton and Sandra Menant.
The central theme for this exhibition is the natural world and how we each individually interpret what we see and experience. This exhibition truly celebrates the natural world from the unique lived experience of a group of selected artists.
Featured art by Juliette Scott - Trio Burano
Art360 Edition 3 Call for Entries
Launched in September 2020, Pure ART360 is an exciting, innovative and dynamic event, showcasing artists from around the world. Following on from two very successful outings, edition 3 will take place in October, November and December 2021 and will focus on the artists story and inspiration.
Are you an artist who wants to grow in confidence and reach a wider audience?
Do you want to be part of the future of art?
If you do, Pure ART360 has been created just for you. It is innovative, cutting edge and empowers artists to develop and grow the art career they truly desire, on their own terms.
Submission is free.
Deadline for submissions is midnight on 31st July 2021
Exhibition: Elemental
Elemental features original artwork by Pure artists Brenda Hartill and Edith Pargh Barton, responding to nature and the natural landscape.
Brenda Hartill is best known for her collagraph printmaking technique, however in recent years she has focused more on creating original works using watercolour and pen. Edith also has a multi dimensional art practice, creating textile sculpture alongside her beautiful and colourful abstract oil paintings.
Exhibition: Essential
Essential features original artwork created by photographer David Winston and Award Winning printmaker and photographer Shelley Rose. Both artists push the boundaries of what is possible, embracing both modern technology and traditional techniques to produce exceptional artwork that blurs the boundaries between contemporary and historical.