Yew Tree Gallery
current show
1 – 25th October 2018 Tues – Sat 10.30 – 5pm
At long last ~ here are some images from our current exhibition at Yew Tree Gallery!
Do come along this month to enjoy all the collections, which include additions following great sales in September.
| 103 Abstract Cove, Zennor mixed media 50 x 70cm |
335 Surf Stripes, Porth Chapel watercolour 38 x 48cm |
Painting was a lifelong passion for CAROLYN WHITE ever since she graduated from Chelsea and Kingston Colleges of Art in the late ‘60s. Her work made powerful and evocative use of colour and she was fascinated by the patterns created by nature in the landscape. Living in the Cotswolds, her spirit yearned also for the sea and in this, Cornwall became her focus. Long periods annually were spent on the Penwith peninsula where she ‘caught the moment’ in pastel, watercolour and oils.
Carolyn died in 2013. At her request, proceeds from the sale of her paintings go to the Sue Ryder Hospice in Cheltenham.
| 316 Overlooking Pedn Vounder watercolour 26 x 38cm SOLD |
87 Gorse Clifftops, West Penwith watercolour 27 x 38cm |
| 315 Swirling Sea and Sandbanks pastel 29 x 35cm |
205 Sea and Sand Patterns, Pedne pastel 30 x 20cm |
| 323 Above Trevail – Cove Curves pastel 29 x 36cm |
324 Field Patterns above Morvah pastel 29 x 35cm SOLD |
| 343 Purple Shadows, Portheras Cove pastel 26 x 35cm |
328 Pink Granite, Treen Cliffs pastel 29.5 x 41cm |
| 353 Chun Quoit in Mist pastel 28 x 35cm |
222 Towards Boat Cove pastel 18 x 28cm SOLD |
| 321 From the Balcony, Andros mixed media 46 x 62cm |
118 Sweeping Hills, Andros mixed media 49 x 65cm |
| 352 Gorse at Boscawen’Un pastel 28 x 40cm |
354 Misty shapes, Boscawen’Un pastel 28 x 36cm |
| 349 Gurnard’s Head, Penwith pastel 19 x 28cm |
347 High Seas, Logan Rock pastel 20 x 28cm |
| 189 Godrevy from St Ives pastel 19 x 26cm |
351 Deep Surf, Sennen Cove pastel 28 x 40cm |
| 355 Farmyards chicks watercolour 24 x 33 |
356 Conservatory mixed media 37 x 53 |
| 88 Peninsula Bays, W.Penwith watercolour 26 x 37cm |
161 Rocky Cove near Zennor ’02 pastel 30 x 42 cm |
| 180 Porthmeor Boulders pastel 29 x 39 cm |
201 Morvah Moors at Sunset ’02 pastel 28 x 36 cm |
| 209 StMichael’s Mount from Trencrom pastel 28 x 36 cm |
346 Red Sail beyond Minack pastel 29 x 35 cm |
| 348 Field patterns from Zennor Quoit pastel 29 x 36 cm |
350 Sunbathing pastel 23 x 32 cm |
| 160 Beach Conversation, Pedn Vounder Pastel 19 x 28 cm |
7 Bronzed Figures, Pedn Vounder ’09 pastel 29 x 21 cm |
A descendant of four generations of watercolourists, JENNY RYRIE echoes her forbears in the recognition she has received for her painting. An M.A. at Edinburgh College of Art in 1980 led to many solo exhibitions before she embarked on travels to America and New Mexico, finding delight in such different terrain. Now, however, West Cornwall is a constant source of subjects for Jenny in all its weather and moods, well suited to the fluid intuitive style of her semi-abstract landscapes.
| Fresh Seas w/colour & acrylic 68 x 70cm |
| Headland and Gulls w/colour & acrylic 36 x 49cm SOLD |
Coast by Moonlight w/colour & acrylic 34 x 41cm SOLD |
| Pink Rain w/colour & acrylic 30 x 21cm |
Porthchapel – Wild Sea w/colour & crayon 19 x 25cm |
| Bay Light w/colour & acrylic 21 x 22cm |
Moorlands, Dark Skies watercolour 15 x 27cm |
| Kynance acrylic on canvas 70 x 90cm |
| Edge of the Day w/colour & acrylic 55 x 75cm SOLD |
Fascinated by tiny sea creatures and rock-pool dwellers, JILL FANSHAWE KATO decorates her hand built jugs and vessels with a variety of motifs, some naturalistic, some transformed into abstract pattern. An internationally renowned ceramicist, she regularly exhibits in Japan where she has worked closely with Japanese masters over the years.
Nature in its many aspects is her greatest inspiration, and one she interprets with great originality.
| Hana Vase handbuilt stoneware | Blue Nile Lotus vessel handbuilt stoneware |
| Grasshopper Espresso cups |
| Small Butterfly plate | Oval 3-shrimp bowl | Small Bird & Fern plate |
| Round Bird vessel | Raku Jungle bowl SOLD |
| Altamira bowl |
| Tall Grasshopper Vase | Coffee Pot |
| Flower Chatter bowl SOLD | Two Birds Chatter bowl |
| Zazza bowls | Abstract Espresso cups |
Well-known to followers of Yew Tree Gallery, ROBINA JACK springs constant surprises in her use of new materials. Her ceramic bowls and platters express to perfection her talent for pattern and imagery, painted with slips in singing colours. Adding to her repertoire, she now also paints on old wooden panels. Living near the Essex marshes, she draws her motifs from her love of sea-faring, birds, flowers and animals, frequently expressing their playful nature.
| The Passing |
| Snowgoose Platter | Orange Bird dish |
| Desert island Birds SOLD |
| Through the Leaves bowl | Zebra Bowl |
| Tall Ship | The Sea at Night |
| Tiger on the Shore platter SOLD |
ESTHER SMITH is a jeweller and automata maker, having trained at Birmingham School of Jewellery. In both she aims to ‘capture tiny moments from life’, which are often humorous or reflect dreams and aspirations. The automata are made from patinated brass and copper, embellished with metal leaf. Among her latest work are some tableaux, constructed in the same way as the automata. Her jewellery is worked mainly in silver, with semi-precious stones.
| Thar she Blows SOLD |
| Desert Island Dreamer | Orca |
| Homeward Bound |
| Companions | Cornish Lass |
GINA COWEN has an amazing talent for transforming sea-tumbled glass into glowing new life ~ creating rings, necklaces and earrings combined with silver and gold. She seeks out glass of unusual colours, some derived from the spoil of C19th glass works on the North East coast, some from ancient wrecked vessels around the Scillies. Her silver-and gold-smithing skills were acquired at Sir John Cass College and Camberwell College of Art.
| Wild Shores necklace Sea-glass and baroque pearls |
| Aquamarine & green rings | Gold, silver & sea-glass rings |
| Sea-glass and silver earrings |
| Double swan-neck earrings | Sea-glass & pearl bracelets | Treble swan-neck earrings |
Seabirds by ALEX MALCOLMSON
| Merganser carved and painted wood |
Hanging Diver SOLD carved & constructed wood |
GUY ROYLE etches, incises, inlays and carves precious metals and semi-precious stones to create silver and gold jewellery which is bold in scale and presence. His necklaces, bangles, earrings and brooches are essentially contemporary in style, albeit with echoes of a distant past. He also makes silver and gold chains in a variety of interesting designs, using traditional silver-smithing tools. Guy’s jewellery displays the hand of a fine craftsman – justly recognised by his many collectors.
| 285 Silver brooch with red, yellow, white 18ct gold |
286 2 gold birds in silver brooch |
| 287 Silver Bird bangle with gold decoration SOLD |
| 255 Green agate & silver necklace 292 Strawberry Quartz & silver |
295 Silver & Rose Quartz necklace |
| 311-312-319-315 earrings | 316-308-77 earrings |
| Silver and various semi-precious stones | |
| 288 Silver, Amazonite, Blue & Green Agate necklace SOLD | 291 Silver, Amazonite necklace with silver drops |
| 317-314-225 earrings silver and carnelian | 310-278-318 earrings lapis lazuli and amethyst |
JUDITH ROWE has developed her own distinct style of slipware domestic pottery since her early post-graduate days at Froyle Pottery. She creates designs that are summery and fresh, reflecting her love of birds and plants. Her earthenware pots encompass a broad spectrum from tiny toothpick holders to candlesticks, large bowls and vases.
| Bird Candlesticks | Green pots |
| Blue Bird bowl - detail |
MELVYN EVANS’ prints cross over between figurative and abstract as he explores the connection between fluid shape, form and static imagery. His lino-cuts follow a coastal route around Britain, recording vignettes of life in working ports and clifftops. A Degree in Illustration at Exeter College of Art led to Printmaking tuition at the Royal College of Art, instigating a career in both since 1992.
| Rock Pools at Low Tide linocut print |
| Boatsheds linocut print |
Fishing Boats on Hastings Beach linocut print |
Recognized world-wide as one of Britain’s finest ceramic artists, JOHN MALTBY brings to the exhibition a selection of figurative clay sculptures which reflect his time-honoured themes: archetypal images of King, Raven, Horse, Angel as well as small narrative groups such as Family on a Boat; Figures beneath a Tree. Humorous elements also abound in his work, smacking of social comment and sheer mischieveness.
| 43a Small Bird, Big Fish | 25 Small Horse & Knight |
| 11 Figures on a Boat SOLD |
| 56 Molten Mask | King - Wild Dog Beard SOLD |
| 57 Gentle Angel | 58 Archangel |
| 23 Sheltering |
| 30 Gardening Angel tile | 35 Schooner plaque |
| 2 Bird, Boat, Fish candlestick | 32 Seabird plaque |
Working in a disused stone quarry surrounded by wildlife, HELEN NOCK creates most of her outdoor sculptures, tables and birdbaths from reclaimed slate, inlaid with stained glass and sometimes small pebbles or beachcombed objects. Inspired by ancient standing stones – especially those that emerged during the crossover from Paganism to Christianity, her three tall structures on the lawn are based on Sun Worship. The glass apertures are at eye level and glow with unexpected luminosity at the right angle to the sun. Working in tune with nature, Helen favours slower hand-driven methods of working rather than modern technologies.
| Crucis Cornish rab slate with inlays |
Small Henge table Cornish rab slate inlaid with glass & pebbles |
These images are merely a selection of the exhibits in WILD SHORES, CALM HAVENS,
so I hope you have the opportunity to come and see it all for yourselves one day soon!
We open from Tuesdays to Saturdays 10.30am to 5p.m. until 25th October, and thereafter for a while longer – though it is always safest to ring or email Gilly after the end date to check on opening hours.
We are continuing to support the NOMAD RETURN PROJECT through commission on sales and donations from visitors to fund a pregnant Dri (female Yak) via the Charity ‘Heart of Asia’. This will enable another Nomad Tibetan family to return to their time-honoured way of life and self-sufficiency in the high reaches of the Eastern Himalayas.
YEW TREE GALLERY 01736 786425 gilly@yewtreegallery.com