Four local artist-makers will come together at the Malthouse Gallery at the Town Mill for an exhibition inspired by the landscapes, coastline and natural beauty of West Dorset.
‘In Our Element’ will showcase work created over the past year, with the exhibition bringing together a rich mix of disciplines including painting, photography, textiles, printmaking, sculpture, collage and woodturning.
While each artist has approached their work in a different way, all share a deep inspiration from the environment that surrounds them.
Through their individual creative processes, the artists explore themes of place, nature and observation.
Textile artist Jillian Hunt’s abstract photography forms the starting point for distinctive textile pieces. By printing her images onto fabric and transforming them through stitch and construction, she creates work that bridges photography and textile design.
Painter Jools Woodhouse presents a collection inspired by the Lyme Regis coastline, exploring the changing colours, textures and forms in an expressive style.
Printmaker Alison Bowskill uses a range of techniques, including etching, lithography and lino cutting, to create atmospheric responses to the places she encounters. Her prints capture the mood, movement and character of the landscapes that inspire them.
Sculptor Guy Woodhouse completes the quartet. His beautifully crafted sculptural forms are influenced by costal environments and the shaping forces of weather and water. He combines woodturning, carving and hand-finishing techniques to reflect the organic forms found in nature.
The exhibition opened on 2 November and runs until 12 November. It is open daily from 10am until 5pm at The Malthouse Gallery.