crowned cranes

A Thing of Beauty

As Keats explains in his poem, a thing of beauty delivers extreme pleasure and delight for eternity.  What could be more applicable to the work produced by our talented artists? And is there any more beautiful bird than the majestic crowned crane, symbolising good fortune and happiness? Supreme original printmaker, Polly Hosp, captures a range of birds…

landscape

Last two days

All good things come to an end and our current exhibition closes at 4pm this Friday.  It has been extremely busy and well-received which is heart-warming for all involved, particularly our talented artists.  The next few days are forecast to be dry and crisp which is ideal, so do visit if you can and tell anyone else who…

Karen Laurence-Rowe

Now Open

“This Moment” – our large mixed show of original paintings, striking sculpture, attractive ceramics, beautiful jewellery and quality craft is now open to the public in a gorgeous rustic setting at Fillingdon Fine Art in the Chiltern Hills.  All details are on our website www.fillingdon.com and all lovers of genuine handmade work are welcome.

bronze tusk

Opening on Saturday

The urgency of “This Moment” is no more applicable than to the conservation crisis currently facing African wildlife.  Suzanne Abell’s direct bronze sculpture of a fragmented, decaying elephant tusk personifies this precarious situation and our need to act now.  Along with Karen Laurence-Rowe, winner of the David Shepherd Wildlife of the Year competition 2023, and many others, these artists…

monkey

Meet the Artist

You are invited to our inaugural ‘Meet the Artist’ with Polly Hosp from 12 – 2pm on Friday 17th November. Polly Hosp is an acclaimed printmaker who has moved to London via Kent, following over a decade living and working in Africa. Her first edition of ‘The Cotton Harvest’ (above) featured and sold during the Summer…

rocks

“This Moment”

A painting, like a photograph, captures a moment in time.  “This Moment” will be a gathering of recollections; each diverse but every one poignant.  Here the sheep graze nonchalantly, oblivious to the sacred Neolithic stones of Avebury.  And the rising winter sun lights up the Karoo mountains – for just a moment. Our new winter…