Outside we will have our marquee set up with Carmen, Anna
Krystyna Casey, Dianna Lee, Martin Sloman, Helen Rhodes, Mel Anderson,Christine Gray, Louise
Wright and Gareth Buxton.
Inside the gallery there will be Karina
Goodman, Ruth Gray, Janice Allen and Jenny Oldknow.
The Gallery will be open Saturday25th, Sunday26th, and
Monday27th 11am-5pm. With refreshments available to purchase while you browse.
We caught up with some of the artists in the gallery snug
prior to the event to find out what they plan to showcase.
Who are you and what do you do?
Mel Anderson: I
am Mel Anderson Design, otherwise known as MAD. I'm a textile artist using
mainly wet felting techniques to create bright, vibrant and visually exciting
wall art, home ware, cards and jewellery, often incorporating other interesting
elements such as, vintage and dress jewellery, buttons, ribbons and lace.
Dolores Arriaga:
I am Dolores Arriaga and own Carmen's Cosmikandi Jewellery, I make one of a
kind handmade jewellery and accessories.
Dianna Lee: Artywood by Dianna Lee is a bespoke mural and
home art design service.
Louise Wright:
Hello, I'm Louise Wright and I'm an illustrator and screen printer.
Karina Goodman: I
am a watercolour artist and owner of Studio 61 Gallery so I wear two hats
whilst juggling between the two.
Anna Krystyna Casey:
I'm Anna, and I am a Multi Media Textiles artist, creating decorative art
pieces. I also have a small range of home ware and jewellery, and I do
commission work too!
Gareth Buxton: My
name is Gareth Buxton and I paint landscapes inspired by Snowdonia and the Peak
District.
What will you be displaying at
Derbyshire Open Arts this year?
Gareth Buxton: A
range of paintings of all sizes, featuring sun, storms, rain, waves, mountains
and mist. All the essential ingredients.
Anna Krystyna Casey:
I will be displaying a little of everything, including some new coloured canvas
pieces, and framed works.
Dolores Arriaga:
I will be displaying a whole new range of jewellery, as well as handmade wooden
handbags and decorative signs.
Louise Wright: I
will be showing a mixture of original illustrative pieces and a selection of
screen printed gifts, home ware and cards.
Dianna Lee: I will be displaying at Derbyshire Open Arts
some example of murals, house signs and hand painted cushions (part of the new
outdoor summer range) Also on display will be items for sale including original
mythical paintings onto canvas, floral patio art onto slate, floral art onto
wood and hand painted coasters plus placemats. At Derbyshire Open Arts this
year, I will be looking to enhance my ability to deliver collective art to the
public gaining new customers. I will be selling from stock and taking on
commissions.
Mel Anderson: At
DARTS this year I will be displaying my traditional, trademark hearts and
cakes. But I will also introducing my new designs developed for an exciting
'Africa', themed exhibition being held at the Studio 61 Gallery just after this
event, along with my good friend Helen of HWRDesigns.
Karina Goodman: I
have a new collection of mini originals as well new originals in three styles:-
atmospheric derbyshire landscapes, abstracts and coastal inspired watercolours.
What are you looking forward too
at Derbyshire Open Arts This Year?
Mel Anderson:
It's the first time I have exhibited the Derbyshire Open Arts weekend, so I'm
looking forward to spending time in an inspiring location with amazing art work
and lovely, like-minded people. And also meeting and chatting to folk who may
not have seen my work in real life before.
Karina Goodman: Having
my gallery full of artist friends and meeting new and old customers. I love the
buzz this event brings and it's always sad when everyone packs up and leaves.
Being surrounded by such creativity does get the creative juices flowing though.
Gareth Buxton:
Meeting lots of new people and having a great time chatting. I hope people enjoy looking at and hopefully
buying my paintings!
Louise Wright:
This is my first year of being a part of the festival so the whole thing is a
big date in my diary for this year!
Dolores Arriaga:
I am looking forward to meeting a lot of new people this year!
Dianna Lee: I am also looking forward to meeting other
artists and viewing their various styles and skills first hand.
Anna Krystyna Casey:
It's my first D O A, so I'm excited about all aspects! It's great to be at
Studio 61, as I know many of the other artists and know we'll be supporting
each other. I always look forward to meeting lots of new people at these
events, and introducing my work to them, it great to be able to chat in person
and answer questions.
What are your plans or events planned for 2013/2014?
Louise Wright:
I'm exhibiting at a fair almost every weekend but some highlights are The Art
Market in Holmfirth 22nd & 23rd June and I am part of the exhibition CMKY
running at the Making House in Burton Upon Trent which is on now!
Karina Goodman: This
month I am exhibiting as part of Belper Arts Collaborative. The rest of 2013 I
will be working with long standing friend Martin Sloman and Ruth Gray on our
successful Friends of Studio 61 exhibitions throughout the county culminating
in our Winter Exhibition at the prestigious D H Lawrence Museum. 2014 joint
exhibition with Martin Sloman at D H Lawrence Museum as well as exhibiting with
Friends of Studio 61 Gallery, I plans to expand on the amount of galleries to
whom I supply my work as the numbers are sadly in decline as some have since
closed, I also want to explore mixed media and find time to get those images
out of my head I love having the gallery but it does take over sometimes and my
artwork gets pushed to the back burner.
Dianna Lee: I am always driven by new ideas and
materials, current styles and inspiration so I guess that plays a part to every
new season throughout the year. I’m looking forward to meeting new clients,
artists, crafts people this year taking part in new events that I will be
attending through out the year. These can be viewed on my website www.artywood-murals.co.uk
Anna Krystyna Casey:
My main focus currently is my exhibition 'Synthesis' at The National Centre for
Craft and Design, opening June 8th. After that, I'll be involved in the
Sculpture Village again, and I'm working and a new sculptural work.
Mel Anderson: The
'Under African Skies' Exhibition in June, here at Studio61 Gallery with Helen,
is my next big thing and the first exhibition of its kind for me! I'm so
pleased and excited to have been asked. Followed by a 3 way coastal themed
exhibition, entitled 'Sea 3' from the 24th-29th September in Nottingham with
two very talented ceramicists Sarah Burton (not to be confused with the Royal
wedding dress designer) and Judy Adams. Another first for me! I'm hoping to
have felted most of the world by this time next year. For up to date
information please go to http://www.melanderson.co.uk/events-calender/
Derbyshire Open Arts has produced a colourful and
informative 66-page brochure. The clear-to-read instructions and location maps
enable visitors to find and plan routes around the venues over the three days.
Brochures are available free in all tourist centres and libraries, and from
participating artists. They can also be ordered on the website: www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk.
