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Art is not for us

Art is not for us

Now on the cusp of reopening as the lockdown restrictions start to be lifted, we have been looking back to see how we want to move forward. Amongst all the loss and sadness, there have been some silver linings. Like a forest caught in a fire, we survive and start to grow again. Not necessarily in the same way, but we develop all the same. The great thing about being human is that, to a certain degree, we can choose how we want to evolve. So let's not forget the lessons we have learnt and try to carry them forward...

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A fascination with the sea

A fascination with the sea

Our move to Cornwall in 1986 and again in 2015 were both partially motivated by the need to be near the sea. It has provided a place of solace and inspiration in both periods of our lives. We are not alone in our adoration of water. Most Cornish artists have captured the sea as sketch or painting at some point in their career. In fact, our current exhibitor Ella Carty decided to dedicate her whole show to the rockpools at St Ives and the Scilly isles. And our next exhibitor Jon White has documented his memories of the sea as a creative response to his recently...

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Brushing up on some skills

Brushing up on some skills

These are strange times we are living in, and for many artists, it’s very frustrating having to work in a different space. Luckily our studio residents have structured a timetable that suits all, and we have been able to enjoy the creative space effectively without any chance of cross-contamination.   Finding an area where you can work well is a must for writers and artists. Isolation is often essential for times when you need to free your mind from distraction. However, stimulation from different environments or other artists is also invaluable to most artists creative practice. One of the hardest effects...

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The art of window dressing

The art of window dressing

With our second exhibition and new sample artwork to display, came a change of stock to our window display. Luckily back in February when all the retail goodies arrived, we were already familiar with the pieces going into our first two exhibitions. Our first - an eclectic exhibition of our three resident artists - perfectly complemented the subtle blue and green Scandinavian tones of the Snowbunting and Mizzle & Haze stock for our first window display. Illuminated by the wacky mojito ball light string, the gorgeous patterned glassware grabbed everyone's attention at night and subsequently sold well. Our second exhibition...

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Drawing from Rocks: An Exhibition of Experimental Ink Drawings

Drawing from Rocks: An Exhibition of Experimental Ink Drawings

We first met Ella at an Open Studios event in Redruth. We had heard on the grapevine about this amazing art collective based at the old grammar school, known as Krowji. The Melting Pot cafe was also rumoured to offer yummy gluten-free cake too, which was high on the priority list for a wet Saturday afternoon. Krowji is a place we have since returned to time and time again. During our visits, we have gradually made acquaintances with many of the artists who open their studios. Ella is amongst one of our favourite Krowji artists, and we have been tempted...

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