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Artist: Murude Mehmet
Statler & Waldorf Hare Mates – Earthenware sculptures with blue oxide (26cm-12cm-20.5cm)
“I love to create! Especially with clay, my emotional connection with the raw material provokes excitement to produce something beautiful. I use luscious glazes by layering and firing many times; the colour glazes bleed and entwine creating a picture of nature, the sky, planets and the universe”
Contact murude5@gmail.com.
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Paul Shaw
Radio City. Leaded and painted glass. Based on carpet design for Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
“The techniques and tools I’ve used to make stained glass are the same as those which were being used in the medieval period. This is my last exhibition in this medium. I am continuing to explore my interest in design and colour but through the medium of fabric arts”
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Margy Creber
Birds Flying – Oil on Canvas 60 x 50 cm
As a founding artist of the Bromley by Bow centre, Margy has lived with her family and worked in East London for 35 years.
Margy paints from observation and memory. Horse riding experiences have led to the horse motifs in some of the paintings. The flower and the swan paintings are made from life.
Email: margyhcreber@gmail.com
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Sheenagh McKinlay
Tree of Life – 28 cm by 43cm, framed
“I teach stained glass and mosaic at the Centre in my studio, in the community, in education and privately, making studio work for exhibition and on public and private commissions.
My pieces are composites of salvaged antique shards from disparate sources and eras, antique magic lantern slides and contemporary coloured glass.”
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Paula Haughney
Head in the Clouds 2 – Alabaster 40cm high x 47cm wide x 13cm deep (including base).
“I enjoy the physicality of carving stone. Doing the research and designing something site specific for people to enjoy gives me a sense of purpose.”
All works hand carved and unique. Many can be seen in the Centre’s park.
To see more of Paula’s work visit her Instagram page.
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Frank Creber
Five Thousand Trees planted in the Olympic Park – Acrylic on Canvas 90 x 90cm
Working at the Centre since 1986 I have found the people here to be a constant source of inspiration for my work.”
“I use found images of people that resonate with my memories and emotions, together with cityscapes I have made on location in East London that carry an emotional bank of knowledge.
See more of Frank’s work on his Instagram.
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John Crabb
Red Sky -earthenware pot (18cm-20cm) blue ocean and red glaze with crystals
“I began pottery by enrolling in an evening course at the Centre in 1994. Since then, I have developed my own style and techniques. My ceramics are unique and experimental in design, contemporary classical pieces with an explosion of colour using overlay of glazes and crystals.”
This year’s Summer Exhibition is a special one. It’s the Centre’s 40th year and art has been at the heart of our community approach ever since.
Our seven resident artists (see below) will be exhibiting their work at the Centre. Everyone is welcome, you will be able to visit studios, talk to the artists and browse art pieces including paintings, sculpture, stained glass and ceramics.
Friday 23rd June – viewing from 12 noon, opening event 4pm – 8pm
Saturday 24th June – 12pm – 6pm
Original and beautiful pieces will be on show for enjoyment and purchase. A proportion of income from pieces sold goes towards maintaining our vital community services.
Our artists
Murude Mehmet
Ceramicist, teacher, maker and community artist.
Our artists
Paul Shaw
Stained glass maker.
Our artists
Margy Creber
Artist and Children’s Centre Manager.
Our artists
Sheenagh Mckinlay
Stained glass and mosaic maker and teacher.
Our artists
Paula Haughney
Stone sculptor.
Our artists
Frank Creber
Fine artist, teacher and community artist.
Our artists
John Crabb
Ceramicist/ Horologist/ Potter/ Tutor
Studio sale
Sale of materials and equipment
On Saturday 24 June between 1pm and 5pm, Paul Shaw will be holding a sale from his studio at the Centre of the remaining stock of glass and other small items of equipment to make way for his exploration of fabric arts.
Email or call Paul on 07949 080975.
