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With an independent and welcoming feel, THE ART ROOM Topsham is a gallery to enjoy looking at and talking about art. Our refurbished premises are in the centre of Topsham, a sophisticated town alongside the River Exe and boasting a wonderful array of cultural and retail facilities for visitors. There are also many tranquil places to sit along the picturesque river frontage.
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| Robert Jennison | Robin Rae | Clifford Fishwick / Michael Garton | ||
| 6th February to 28th March 2010
Robert Jennison's paintings are produced in the studio rather than in the landscape. They are based, both initially and during the process, on drawings and photographs.
Jennison explores the subject itself and the change from being ‘of’ the subject to being ‘about’ it. |
17th April to 16th May 2010 More details on Preview Page Robin Rae was born in London in 1928; he studied at Ealing School of Art and the Royal College where he was much helped by John Nash, Rodrigo Moynihan and Edward Bawden. Francis Bacon stalked the corridors and was a highly influential presence. Rae has always been interested in the ordinary person, factory workers and bleak urban environments.
Although Rae's work is edgy and sometimes brooding it is always poetic. He is a master of the atmospheric painting. In March 2008 Rae celebrated his 80th year with a retrospective exhibition. His work can be found in many private and public collections throughout Britain and the USA but of particular note is the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool. |
26th June to 25th July 2010 Exeter Festival Exhibition At first sight the paintings of Clifford Fishwick and Michael Garton seem totally dissimilar, but both stem initially from the analytical and non topographical approach of Cezanne. Both men were based in Devon, Cliff in Topsham, Mike in Exeter. Both were men of the outdoors and their work was often inspired by the local landscape. Cliff with his sailing and climbing painted the estuary and the moors, Mike painted a variety of land and seascapes and finally for his ‘woodscapes’ turned part of Stoke Woods into his ‘studio’.
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| THE ART ROOM Fringe
Exclusive opportunities for professional painters Take advantage of our established reputation for presenting a high quality exhibition programme featuring work by accomplished painters from the south west region.
The Gallery comprises 150 linear feet of hanging space on the first floor of a beautiful listed building. Applications are invited from professional painters who wish to hire the gallery for 6 day Fringe exhibitions (Thursday to Tuesday inclusive). See more information on the Fringe page. |
Just Finished
Fragments and Details New work by:
This exhibition celebrates the tradition of painting, evoking the memory of great artists from centuries past.
See more on the Recent page. |
Zoe Cameron
Zoe's long career has won her recognition as one of the leading figurative painters of her generation, and has brought her many high profile commissions such as the portrait of Lord Bath in 2002. From 1990 to 2001 Zoe lectured at Falmouth College of Art and Design and was visiting lecturer in painting at the Accademia di Belli Arti di Vinezia, Italy. See more information on the Portfolio page.
Note: all Exhibitions are at our new gallery at 76 Fore Street, Topsham, Devon EX3 0HQ. Please phone 01392 877 737 with any queries. |
