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Copper into Gold and Captured Light
Derby Cathedral will this month feature two exhibitions. In the Sir Richard Morris Lounge (at the Cathedral Centre) from 1-29 February (Monday-Saturday, 9am-3.30pm) is Copper into Gold. The Cavendish area of the Cathedral will host Captured Light from 1-21 February (everyday, 8am-6pm).
Copper into Gold is a loan exhibition from the Derby Museum’s collection of mezzotints by the Derby born artist John Raphael Smith (1751-1812) one of the most celebrated and prolific print makers of the 18th Century.
His prints after leading artists – including Joseph Wright of Derby, Sir Joshua Reynolds, and George Romney – were not only popular but highly profitable. Since the printing process began by engraving an image on a copper plate, Smith’s success led him to boast that in printmaking he had discovered ‘the secret of converting copper into gold.’
Captured Light consists of images created last summer as part of the Wright of Derby Festival. Local artist and photographer Angelika Dennis initiated a series of workshops based on Wright’s love of special effects using light.
Members of the public were invited to create photographic art in 10 seconds or less at a series of participatory workshops.
Angelika Dennis said: “The images I create involve careful planning in order to create something eye-catching. Adapting my method of creating these images for the Festival allowed me the opportunity to get the public involved in the celebration of the work and life of Joseph Wright in a way they have probably not experienced before.”
Over 150 members of the public participated in the workshops, creating 114 images. Some fourteen A2 prints, displaying several images on each in a variety of ways, will be exhibited in the Cavendish Area of the Cathedral.
Cathedral Connections
A solo exhibition by Geraldine Yvonne Smith
Sat 17 December 2011 - Fri 24 February 2012
This exhibition is inspired by Derby Cathedral's 'All Souls & All Saints' windows designed by Welsh artist Ceri Richards in the 1960's. The images created are not realistic representations but reflect more upon the spectacular emotional associations and impact the windows have on entering the Cathedral alongside the light and airy atmosphere the overall interior provokes.
The works are produced by means of a combination of fine art printmaking techniques together with some collage & stitch work, deconstructing and restructuring of images to enhance the richness of the designs.
Geraldine is a member of Derby-based open access studio, Green Door Printmaking Studio.
For more information and to view more of Gerry's work, please visit: http://www.
To learn more about the studio, please visit: http://www.greendoor-
| Derby Cathedral Centre: Sir Richard Morris Lounge EXHIBITION PROGRAMME 2012 (Please note all exhibitions are displayed for the full month or months shown) |
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| JANUARY | 'Travel Diaries’ prints by Nicki Dennett Personal images drawing on her sketchbooks and notes made over many years |
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| FEBRUARY | 'Copper into Gold’ mezzotints by John Raphael Smith (1751-1812) Loan exhibition from Derby Museums and Art Gallery The Derby born printmaker’s work includes images of Wright’s paintings to mark the re-opening of the Joseph Wright Gallery |
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| MARCH & APRIL | ‘The Path to Calvary’ linocuts by Mark Cazalet New interpretations for Lent and Easter, the Stations of the Cross and the Resurrection |
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| MAY | 'A Passion for Plants’ watercolours by Cheryl Wilbraham Delicate botanical illustrations combining beauty and accuracy |
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| JUNE | ‘Hidden Places, Derbyshire’ oils by Jenny Aitken Discover local landscapes seen from a fresh viewpoint |
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| JULY | 'Music and Memories’ acrylics by David Carson Shaw Evocative images combining the real and the imaginary |
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| AUGUST | 'Busman's Holiday’ photography by Adrian Burrows A professional photographer's personal choice of his favourite places. |
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| SEPTEMBER | ‘Japanese Inspirations' watercolours and acrylics by Tracy Cupitt Patters and landscapes evoking a year's experience of work in Japan. |
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| OCTOBER | ’All Stitched Up’ textiles & mixed media by Ruth Kahn and Diane Kane Craft skills combine with artistic insight to produce original creations |
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| NOVEMBER | 'A Printmaker’s View, People and Places’ linocuts by Colette Payne Bold and striking images from one of the Peak District’s most talented artists |
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| DECEMBER & JANUARY | 'Hills and Harbours’ acrylics by Andrew Bird Rich colours and fascinating textures inspired by land and sea |
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| 12/17/2011 - 2/24/2012 | 9:00 - 17:00 | A solo exhibition by Geraldine Yvonne Smith Sat 17 December 2011 - Fri 24 February 2012 This exhibition is inspired by Derby Cathedral's 'All Souls & All Saints' windows designed by Welsh artist Ceri Richards in the 1960's. The images created are not realistic representations but reflect more upon the spectacular emotional associations and impact the windows have on entering the Cathedral alongside the light and airy atmosphere the overall interior provokes. The works are produced by means of a combination of fine art printmaking techniques together with some collage & stitch work, deconstructing and restructuring of images to enhance the richness of the designs. Geraldine is a member of Derby-based open access studio, Green Door Printmaking Studio. For more information and to view more of Gerry's work, please visit: http://www.geraldineyvonnesmith.co.uk To learn more about the studio, please visit: http://www.greendoor-printmaking.co.uk | ||
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