The next Friends Exhibition at Garretts Gallery will launch on Saturday 21st January 2012 at 10am. This is the first Friends Exhibition of 2012 and a great variety of styles, mediums and techniques will be exhibited. All the Artists’ work on display is tangible evidence of the depth of artistic talent on the Island. A great example of what the Island has to offer and which Karl Garrett, Artist and Proprietor, hopes the public will come and support and encourage. Details as follows: Dates: Launch Day is Saturday 21st January 2012 – the exhibition will continue until Wednesday 29th February 2012 Opening Hours: Tues/Wed/Sat - 10am - 6pm Venue: Garretts Gallery, Unit 11, Kirby Farm Industrial Estate, Vicarage Road, Braddan, IM4 4LA (opposite Kirby Garden Centre) Website: www.garrettsgallery.webs.com Contact: Karl Garrett - tel 456854 or garrettsgallery@manx.net Featured Artists: Jeriel Bacani: Jeriel Bacani is an A-Level Art student at Ramsey Grammar School. She is a very competent young artist who illustrates an excellent understanding of drawing and painting techniques. Working from still-life her realist style has been inspired by artists such as Glennray Tutor and Charles Bell. However, her work goes beyond the elements of Photorealism as she aspires to bring expression into her art. This element is deep rooted and has been established through her admiration of Van Gogh and Monet, with a particular focus and interest in colour. Her approach to her chosen subject matter is deliberate as is the outcome; nothing accidental about it. This approach is a unique aspect of Jeriel’s work as she paints meticulously, delicately and with great subtlety. The concept of creating a personal truth is in essence the self motivation for her to produce art to share with the public. Faye Christian: Faye Christian grew up on the Isle of Man and studied Ceramics at Camberwell College of Art in London. After three years she graduated with a BA in Ceramics and returned to the Isle of Man and set up her own studio at the family home, Ellerslie Farm, in Crosby. In the Summer of 2010 she launched her first collection of hand-thrown tableware and decorative studio pottery. Her distinctive shapes and characteristic embellishments are inspired by the organic forms of flora and fungus she finds in the lush Manx countryside. Gill Dyer: Gill Dyer previously worked in the graphic design and advertising industry, but she always painted and exhibited her paintings in her free time. She has also taught painting workshops for many years and works as a professional artist. Gill’s work is influenced by the changing atmosphere, forms, light and colour, both in the landscape and in her flower paintings. She tries to design the paintings to capture the excitement of the interplay of the various forms (shapes) and colours, which make up the compositions. Landscapes, flowers, still lifes and coastal views are among Gill’s favourite subjects. She paints mainly in watercolours and oils, but she also enjoys using some mixed media. Her finished works reflect light and colour, and they give the viewer a glimpse into another reality, which can only exist in paintings. She hopes that viewers will connect with the paintings and be inspired as they contemplate the artworks. Gill continues to teach painting workshops and enjoys helping people to progress in their painting. She is a regular exhibitor at the Sayle Gallery, Villa Marina Colonnade, Douglas and at other Galleries around the Island. Natasha Kinrade: Natasha Kinrade completed her degree in Illustration at Norwich University College of the Arts in June 2011, having previously studied at University College Falmouth. She is inspired by the mundane things of life, in particular, objects. She says, "I create my work largely in ink and focus on producing loose marks. Colour is another contributing factor in constructing my own style. I have a passion for abstract image making, where colour overrides form. I draw what I see: the subject does not have to be special or individual. Everyday things and occurrences are often overlooked as being commonplace but this is what I love to document." Sarah Quayle-Smith: Sarah Quayle-Smith is a former pupil of Castle Rushen High School. She studied art at Isle of Man College and Wolverhampton University. The idea for her jazz-themed images emerged from the concept of turning the landscape into musical instruments. She has used acrylic paints to make the paintings come alive, and has worked on blocks of colour to try and illustrate the images as she seems them in her head. She says, "When I look at my paintings, I see movement. I hope you enjoy these images as well". Judi Rivlin: Judi Rivlin says, “I find it difficult to sit still for long. Thus I get to look at scenes from multiple view points. This, combined with a background in photography when I discovered the fish-eye lens, are two of the main ingredients which contribute to my paintings....... I think?” ENDS