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Tue 04 Sep 2018 to Sat 20 Oct 2018

Artist's Wall Exhibition

Tanya Landman

Carnegie Medal winning Tanya Landman is the author of more than thirty books for children and young adults. 
She now lives and works in Bideford. 

"A warm sunset spills over a vast, violent sea. Skeleton trees are caught mid movement in the wind, their branches reaching to a moon cloaked beneath cloud. Storms, cliffs, wildlife, and even the occasional labrador are key subjects in the watercolours of Tanya Landman.

Landman’s artwork combines an ability to capture natural light in all its intricacies with a love of the landscapes around her. A distinct... more

Sat 04 Aug 2018 to Sat 08 Sep 2018

Preview:
Fri 03 Aug 2018, 6:30pm

Main Gallery

Out Of The Wood

HILARY PAYNTER AND JOHN BUTLER

John Butler and Hilary Paynter have known each other for thirty years. Both work in wood. John makes lime wood sculptures and Hilary uses box wood for her engravings. They both love practicing their respective crafts and derive enjoyment from observing their fellow creatures. See them in a wonderfully warm wide-ranging conversation together here   You can also see them talk separately about their technique and inspiration: ... more

Sat 04 Aug 2018 to Wed 29 Aug 2018

Artist's Wall Exhibition

Immerse: A Swimmer’s Perspective

ANJA FISCHBACH

A life-long passion for wild swimming and the transformative power of the cold water plunge is the inspiration for Anja’s current work.

This experimental exhibition of watercolour paintings and drawings reflects her relationship with wild water and a sense of place in the natural world as she continues to explore the coast and rivers of North Devon and Exmoor in search of alluring places to take a dip.

What emerges is yet to be revealed!more

Mon 23 Jul 2018 to Sat 28 Jul 2018

Preview:
Mon 23 Jul 2018, 6:30pm

Main Gallery (HIRING)

The Life Game (Conflict, Uncertainty & Impermanence )

ALLAN VONDRAN-DAVIES

Paintings, drawings and sculptures by Allan Vondran-Davies from 1989 to 2014.

“The title for the exhibition is taken from a novel by Nigel Watts.  My work raises

questions about conflict, uncertainty and impermanence in what we see, feel, and

believe. In the portraits I focus my interest on the intimacy of family and relation-

ships and my recent paintings of Greenpeace activists address broader concerns about the

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Sat 19 May 2018 to Sat 23 Jun 2018

Preview:
Fri 18 May 2018, 6:30pm

Main Gallery

ANDREA McLEAN

“Journey-Lines unravel on the canvas. Pathways change colour. Unfolded buildings represent thoughts, ideas, and emotion. Reflections are shown as many faceted stones. The canvas is a body where miniature figures from the imagination of sleep step forward and reach for the sun and stars of realisation. Moons and dreams light the way. Layers bring clarity where new forms can be found.”

Andrea McLean studied painting at Falmouth Art School and the Slade School of Art followed by a scholarship year at The British School at Rome. She has worked as Artist in... more

Sat 07 Apr 2018 to Sat 12 May 2018

Preview:
Fri 06 Apr 2018, 6:00pm

Main Gallery

BENEDICT RUBBRA

“This exhibition, celebrating my eightieth birthday, can be seen as an extension of the 2015 retrospective at RAMM in Exeter. The work again focuses on my technique of constructing thee dimensional forms that become the point of departure for each painting.  The structures also become the space in which I can develop ideas. In the process of the making I can manipulate and alter shapes and colours and directions of light with total freedom until a conclusion is made. The structures are then acutely observed and the painting begins; and when painting is finished the structure has served... more

Sat 07 Apr 2018 to Sat 12 May 2018

Artist's Wall Exhibition

THE PLOUGH PRINTMAKERS

An exhibition showcasing the work from The Plough Printmakers. Work from those relatively new to Print who have attended the recent print course and experienced printmakers from past courses.  The prints will demonstrate a wide variety of different types of print making including Lino, Monoprinting, Drypoint and Wood Cut. The show will celebrate the fun we have had. If you are interested in attending the next print course please contact the box office for more information.more

Sat 24 Feb 2018 to Sat 31 Mar 2018

Preview:
Fri 23 Feb 2018, 7:00pm

Main Gallery

ZOE HYDE and RIC HYDE

Ric Hyde and Zoe Hyde are father and daughter. They were both interviewed by documentary maker Martin Pailthorpe before their exhibition with us and a link to the two short films is included here and and on The Plough's Facebook site. 

Zoe interview 

Ric interview

Zoe Hyde: My paintings are inspired by the landscape. There is a personal narrative within my work, using dreams, memories, photographs, drawings and prints. Fragments may be applied to the surface... more

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