About
Exhibition at Quarr Abbey Art Gallery
Contemporary handmade ceramics and mixed media wall art painted in oils
by Island artist Andrew Dowden
Quarr Abbey, Nr Fishbourne, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 4ES
Thursday, 11th to Tuesday, 16th July 2024
10am to 5pm
Admission Free
Isle of Wight artist, Andrew Dowden, will be showing a collection of unique and distinctive handmade, hand-carved ceramics and complementary textured wall art at the Quarr Abbey Art Gallery.
Quarr Abbey is sited in tranquil grounds with landscaped gardens, the tearoom and farm shop being particularly popular with visitors. The gallery has changing weekly exhibitions, and is one of the main venues for exhibiting local art on the Island, having built up a regular following since opening in 2011. This is an opportunity to view Andrew Dowden's work and buy directly from the artist. A percentage of all exhibition sales goes to Quarr Abbey, a registered charity.
Ideas and designs for Andrew's ceramic work come from various sources including nature, machinery and engineering, architecture, and archaeology. Andrew was inspired to take up ceramics whilst researching a book on Isle of Wight pottery. 'Pottery has been made on the Island since Neolithic times,' says Andrew. 'Learning about pottery and its history, and actually working through the different stages of each making process, has made me appreciate this ancient art.' Surface texture and form are Andrew's main interest, and textured designs have also been incorporated into his oil-painted wall art. A former carpenter, Andrew makes his own frames.
Ceramic tile panels, wall plaques and standing forms such as Tumbling Squares, Standing Stones and Wheel Forms, together with new work, will be on show. 'I primarily make pieces for my own interest and satisfaction,' he says, 'but it pleases me to know that people who buy my work appreciate it too.'
Andrew will be in attendance at the show and will be happy to chat about his work. The gallery will be open from 10am-5pm each day. Admission is free.
Additional venue information:
Disabled access - Tearoom - Tea garden - Farm shop - Visitor centre - Bookshop - landscaped grounds - Old abbey ruins - Woodland walk - Toilets - Free parking
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