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See nature and colour through the eyes of two local artists,
for a breath of fresh air in these challenging times.
OCTOBER 2020
Thursday 8th & 15th 4 – 7pm
Friday 9th & 16th 4 – 7pm
Saturday 10th & 17th 11am – 6pm
Sunday 11th & 18th 11am – 6pm
YWA’s 2017 Senior Exhibition is the third exhibition of original artworks produced by local young artists aged between 14-19.
With a record number of entries this year, the exhibition both celebrates and applauds
the outstanding individual talent of today’s young wimbledon artists.
This year’s Best of Show and other award winners are truly amazing artistic pieces!
They highlight not only the depth of meaning within their content. They also demonstrate the high levels of artistic skill and eclectic mix of media used in their production.
Best of Show award of £200 went to Serena Shakshir from Wimbledon High School for her stunning and beautiful painting of Dandelion seed heads floating across the paper.
This year’s YWA Highly Commended award of £100 went to Muniza Fazal from Ricards Lodge High School for her thought provoking piece about the infant refugee found dead on the beach.
The six Commended award winners who each received £50 were Kiro Baker from Wimbledon College, Laura Sigee from Wimbledon High School, Aydan Asgarova from Ricards Lodge High School, Felix Chadwick-Hicksted and Enrico La-Corte both from Kings College and for the first time an Independent entry winner Sofia Schartner.
YWA’s aims are to promote and support all Young Wimbledon Artists. It offers schools, colleges & academies in Merton, local young artists & groups of young artists who live in the borough a platform to have their work exhibited in a professional gallery environment as part of its annual shows. It also awards prizes in the form of cash vouchers from our local art suppliers that can be used to by materials to support their artistic journey.
PRESS RELEASE
EV13 ART EXHIBITION
AN EXCITING EXHIBITION of Etchings / Monoprints / Installations
Exhibiting for the first time at this venue EV13 welcome you to a stunning display of their recent work.
The group have had varied successful shows in the past months and are delighted to be exhibiting in The Norman Plastow Gallery in Wimbledon Village this summer. Their work has also been seen independently in venues all over the country and this show brings together a stunning mix of the artists’ images and varied creative print techniques.
Please come and meet the artists at one of the Private Views and hear all about their work and inspirations.
OPENING TIMES
All weekend 16 & 17 July + 23 & 24 July
Saturdays 11.00am to 8.00pm / Sundays 11.00am – 6.00pm
Thursday 21 & Friday 22 July from 4.00pm – 8.00pm
PRIVATE VIEWS
Friday 15 July, Saturday 23 July from 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Sunday 24 July closing party with cakes & prosecco from 3.00pm – 6.00pm
If you would like to attend any of the views or for further information, please email E.V.13@outlook.com to be put on our guest list.
The Norman Plastow Gallery
26 Lingfield Road Wimbledon Village SW19 4QD
GETTING THERE The Gallery is accessed from Lingfield Road, which is
at the top of Wimbledon Hill Road off The Ridgway. Parking is available, (metered until 6.30pm). The gallery is on the 1st floor (as part of a listed building there is no lift access).
Nearest tube + overground station Wimbledon / Buses 200 493 93
ARTISTS EXHIBITING
Louise Anderson / Jane Barton / Melanie Bellis / Steve Dobell / Annie Grant
Buffy Kimm / Ian Lewcock / Will Maier / Peggy Morris / Julie Sullock
Cheryl Tarbuck / Marcella Worthington.
YWA’s 2016 Summer Show was the third curated exhibition of work produced by senior and junior students from our local schools, colleges, academies and art clubs.
This year’s show displayed an outstanding and truly eclectic mix of two and three dimensional applications. The work not only showed the skills that are being nurtured within our local teaching establishments, it also highlights the unique and amazing individual artistic talent of today’s young wimbledon artists.
YWA’s award scheme is designed to promote all Young Wimbledon Artists. It offers schools, colleges and academies in Merton, local young artists and groups of young artists who live in the borough a platform to have their work exhibited in the Norman Plastow Gallery.
For further information about YWA please contact Mike Robbins. e: villagetrustgallery@gmail.com
YWA & Norman Plastow Gallery are part of Wimbledon Village Hall Trust.
Some of the amazing work contributed
A sample of the amazing work contributed.
Two fine artists, husband and wife, Stuart Simler and Tahira Mandarino.
The artworks brought together in this showcase present a collection of individual pieces that highlight their interpretations to ‘landscape’ and the ‘figure’.
The exhibition also offers the opportunity to view a unique series of collaborative works; ‘….in small pictures ‘ and new works yet to be exhibited.
Stuart Simler is a freelance tutor and educator and Tahira Mandarino
is currently studying at Wimbledon College of Art for her MFA in Fine Art.
16th to the 22nd July
‘Affection’ ‘Sunrise behind Mt Everest’
Photographer Alex is quickly gaining worldwide recognition for her ability to capture nature’s exquisite sanctuaries in rare and ephemeral moments. Her timeless images such as Chance, Affection, Cho La Pass and Beaten Rock render her body of work more of a fine art experience than conventional photography. Alex is emerging as one of the most exciting young photographers in her genre. www.alexfineartphotography.com
Contact Alexandra at: info@alexfineartphotgraphy.com
Mobile: 07886877900
www.alexfineartphotography.com
Art & Glass Exhibition
by local artist Cynthia Hatcher
At
The Wimbledon Village Hall Gallery, SW19 4QD
From
Tuesday 28th May 2pm – 6pm
Wednesday 29th to Sunday 2nd June 10am – 6pm
Monday 3rd June 10am – 2pm
I have exhibited and sold art work at
The Mall Gallery, London