TALL TREES AND WARM STONE PV

The PV for Kate Lycett’s first Solo Exhibition since 2010 was last Thursday and it was a truly amazing evening; were you there?

Serious tackle needed for Kate’s really large paintings Stoodley Pike and Bridge Lanes

Let the hanging commence!

We worked hard on Wednesday night ensuring that all 14 originals were in place ready for the PV Thursday evening 6-9pm

All looking great, now to introduce Kate’s paintings to the rest of the world!

Kate has many collectors from previous exhibitions and more recently from a new body of work Heart Gallery was proud to hang in November 2012 as part of our Christmas Exhibition so it was no surprise to see an orderly queue forming at 5.45pm!

Just time for a quick hug before I opened the Heart Gallery door!

Out with the nibbles

Out with the nibbles

Mustn’t forget the Prosecco and the Wine

Once we were open it was soon extremely busy in the Picture Gallery, and in the main gallery, as people politely nudged their way in to see Kate’s fabulous new collection of paintings that have been 18 months in the making.

Busy, busy, busy in the Picture Gallery

Main Gallery also buzzing

It wasn’t long before the red dots had to be stuck on the originals as sold and the lovely Julia and Lisa were kept busy behind the counter!

Hard to choose a favourite print

There was a great buzz in the air and lots of satisfied customers with most of them managing to grab a word with Kate to find out the story behind each painting. It was interesting to see the 3 originals that inspired Kate to make the lanterns for Hannah to sell in Radiance, Fairy Lights, Old Gate and Albert Street but my favourite was the Antique Printers Tray called Studies For Trees which was filled with smaller paintings and framed in a lovely box frame…and I was delighted I knew the lovely couple that bought it.

Anna and Alan chatting to Kate about the Antique Printers Tray they’d just treated themselves to (along with another print too!).

Kate has framed this piece in a fabulous wooden box frame so do call in to see the real thing on the wall if you can; I couldn’t photograph it properly as the light was reflecting on the glass so I’ve used the pre-framed picture for you here.

Printers Tray in Kate’s Studio before framing

The whole evening went by so quickly and I even took a call at 8pm from a lady in America who wanted the original Bridge Lanes if it was still available … it was, so there was another red dot and another highly satisfied Heart Gallery/Kate Lycett customer! I’m not surprised she was keen to own this one!, it’s stunning and rather large so I hope she’s got a big wall to hang it on!

Bridge Lanes painting by Kate Lycett, limited edition prints still available at Heart Gallery

As the evening drew to a close Kate and I had a chance to sit back for a second and take it all in whilst Hannah Nunn snuck up and took a crafty picture of us chatting to the last few customers, good shot Hannah thank you.

Tired but happy and as Kate pointed out, the red flower in my hair (knitted by the lovely Helen at Ribbon Circus for me), her gorgeous red beads and the red dot behind us on the original Bridge Lanes all complimented one another!

Hattie’s red shoes matched mummy’s and this blog post would not be complete without this fab photo

We were all locked up and away by 9.30 to enjoy a social gathering and food at the Thai restaurant along with a few glasses of much deserved wine!

Kate’s red hat even matched!

All the originals are still gracing our walls so you still have time to bob in and see them as they won’t be collected until the end of April. After that they will be replaced with framed limited edition prints and the exhibition runs until the 7th July so find a date in your diary to visit Hebden Bridge and bob in to Heart Gallery to see it – you will not be disappointed.

If you would like to be informed of future exhibitions at Heart Gallery then please email us and we will happily put you on our mailing list and you can also keep an eye on Kate’s news here.

Stoodley Pike painting by Kate Lycett, limited prints still available at Heart Gallery

Meet The Maker – Gillian Lee Smith

Gillian Lee Smith – mixed media artist

A lifetime fascination with storytelling, history, fairytales and folklore, has led Gillian Lee Smith to create paintings and artwork based on the everyday whirling mind of a person who does not always wish to be rooted in the realistic present.

There is Always A Flicker Of Hope

The Heart That Cannot Be Hidden

These paintings tell the stories of the characters ever present in the imagination of the artist. Puppets and dolls with heart and emotion, women walking the coast searching for long lost souls, characters who throughout their life carry with them a memory or a reminder of times gone by.

One Misty Morning

The Twilight Rehearsal

The marionette and doll-like figures hint at those emotions and characteristics that we attempt to hide-away when we are wearing a mask and protecting our emotions but the melancholic nature and the objects we carry portray that which we cannot help but reveal.

One Moment In Time

Decadence and decay, nature and dreams, atmospheric places and the contrasts and complexities of life; all are endlessly captivating and thought provoking.

Dreaming Of The Dwelling Place

Graduating from Edinburgh College of Art in Performance Costume in 2005, Gillian Lee Smith has since been working as a mixed media artist as well as teaching workshops with community groups, more recently coordinating a project involving reminiscence work with older people. This has been a huge source of inspiration to her latest artwork and themes of memories, dreams and childhood.

Isobel’s Dream of Life And Light

Heart Gallery is so proud to be showcasing three of Gillian’s original framed paintings for our fairytale inspired exhibition which runs until 08 July; Dreaming Of The Dwelling Place, There Is Always A Flicker Of Hope and Whilst Waiting You Have Time To Dream. We also have a very small handful of limited edition mounted prints and hope to see you soon.

Meet The Maker – Catherine Green

Catherine Green - Textile Artist

Catherine’s work incorporates print and stitch on beautifully tactile fabrics such as velvet and satin to create vibrant, tactile pieces.  She builds up layers of dye, both printed and painted, before using devoré techniques to remove the fabric surface to reveal the delicate silk beneath, creating an almost three dimensional effect. 

Catherine Green - Wilderness

 

 

 

 

 

Catherine works intuitively from her first point of reference and enjoys allowing the design to change and evolve as the piece progresses through each process.

Catherine Green - Carved Leaves III

Catherine takes her inspiration from the rural and urban areas around her studio in Yorkshire which appear to combine and contrast in perfect harmony; spiky grasses and seed heads set against a backdrop of a geometric cityscape alongside more rural landscapes inspired by the Yorkshire Dales and coastal pieces influenced by the dramatic East Coast. 

Catherine Green - Charcoal Carved Leaves

Each piece is created using strong colour ways which are intended to be striking and uplifting. 

Catherine Green Bright Pears

Catherine Green - Climbing

Catherine has recently had a series of pieces reproduced into greetings cards and giclée prints which are available at Heart Gallery along with framed originals.

Catherine Green - Violet Carved Leaves

Clare Caulfield’s new work has arrived in Heart Gallery – framed originals and limited editions so be quick!!

Boutique Shopping In County Arcade Leeds

The London Eye South Bank

Cafe De Flore Boulevard St Germain

Prague Tram

Clare Caulfield

Grand Canal from Accademia Bridge Venice

Flatiron Building

Boulangerie Paris

Times Square

Clare’s work documents her travels to some of the world’s greatest cities including Venice, Florence, New York and London. Most recently Paris has provided much inspiration for a series of new pen & watercolour paintings from compositions of Notre Dame to bustling streetscenes. Drawing has always been a very important part of Clare’s work. She is fascinated by architecture be it the Midtown skyscrapers of Manhattan, The Grand Canal Venice or simply capturing Parisian life outside a brightly canopied pavement café, from which she strives to create spontaneous lively linework. She enjoys the scratchy line quality achieved using dip pen & ink, the weight of the line altering with the amount of pressure applied. Clare also transfers the lively drawings taken directly from her sketchbook onto paper and canvas by means of screenprinting which she combines with hand-painted acrylic. Therefore every canvas is an individual piece in itself. Heart Gallery stocks Clare’s originals, limited edition prints and a range of handmade screenprinted cards of Italy, London, New York, Paris, Prague and Saltaire.

Images of new work