What’s on 3 MAY ¬ 31 MAY ran
the exploration of light, place, colour and form. Meanwhile, Mark Elliott Smith’s large abstract canvases are worked in pure colours with ‘cut out’ often cartoon-like patterns, and explore the realms of suggestive, enigmatic apparitions. Adam Gallery;
adamgallery.com
n Exmoor June 2012 by Malcolm Ashman, Bath Contemporary, 17 May – 7 June
sculptures, all for sale. Victoria Art Gallery;
bsartists.co.uk
UNTIL 2 JUNE DAN BALDWIN n A collection of limited edition silkscreen prints on display, each beautifully finished with various glazes, diamond dust and 3D collage. Dan’s work represents love, life, innocence and death, often reflecting his preoccupation with the questions that surround human existence. Rostra Gallery;
rostragallery.co.uk
UNTIL 18 DECEMBER BEING CAROLINE n This year The Herschel Museum of Astronomy celebrates the life and work of Caroline Herschel. Hers was the ultimate ‘Cinderella story’; rescued from a life of neglect and drudgery at home – not by a handsome prince, but by her kind elder brother William Herschel. Herschel Museum of Astronomy;
herschelmuseum.org.uk
9 – 15 MAY
EAST MEETS WEST n See works by Emma Rose and Emma Chapman, who have developed their artistic talents in two different continents. Emma Chapman works with master goldsmiths and stone cutters in Jaipur, India, to create exotic jewellery, while Emma Rose works in Bath on atmospheric landscapes using jewel-like colours and Indian inks. Emma Rose Artworks;
emmarosesartworks.com
10 & 11 MAY
NEWBRIDGE ARTS TRAIL n More than 30 artists and makers in Newbridge and Lower
Weston open their doors to the public this May, to showcase a range of original paintings, illustrations, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics and jewellery, much of which is available to buy. Various venues;
newbridgeartstrail.com
16 – 18 MAY
TRIPPING THE LIGHT FANTASTIC n Bath Artists’ Studios Gallery presents an exhibition of paintings by Lisa Kibble that explores the ephemeral aspects of light. On 16 May from 6pm to 9pm there will also be jazz from The Rob Walker Quartet as part of Party in the City. Bath Artists’ Studios Gallery;
lisakibble.co.uk
17 & 18 MAY
WIDCOMBE ART TRAIL n Visitors are invited to take to Bath’s southern slopes for the annual Widcombe Art Trail weekend. This year there is a particular emphasis on demonstrations and ‘have a go’ activities. Artists will occupy local pubs The White Hart Inn and Ring O’ Bells, as well as Widcombe Baptist Church, St Matthew’s Church Hall, St Mark’s Community Centre and Action on Hearing Loss. Various venues;
widcombearttrail.com
17 – 31 MAY
DOUGLAS JEAL AND MARK ELLIOT SMITH n Douglas Jeal works in coloured perspex creating intricate interlocking assemblages that ‘float’ on a wall or sit on a plinth, and looks at ways we communicate ideas through
17 MAY – 7 JUNE PAINT, METAL AND CONCRETE n Malcolm Ashman and Marc Bodie are brought together to explore the process of construction and deterioration. Malcolm’s painterly and abstracted urban landscapes converse sympathetically, yet powerfully with Marc’s weathered concrete and rusted metal forms. Bath Contemporary;
bathcontemporary.com
20 MAY – 13 JUNE BATH CHARITY ART AUCTION EXHIBITION n Work by leading artists from the local region, including Peter Brown, Nick Cudworth, David Cobley, Charlotte Sorapure, Malcolm Ashman, Patricia Volk and Sarah Purvey, on display until it is auctioned off on 13 June. All auction proceeds will go to the Genesis Trust and Bath Artists’ Studios. Abbey Hotel;
modernartbuyer.com
21 MAY – 14 SEPTEMBER JULIAN OPIE:
COLLECTED WORKS n Uniquely this exhibition brings together Julian’s own works –
including some previously unseen – with pieces from his private art collection. It explores the links and resonances between the two, as well as the relationship between his enthusiasms as a collector of historic art and his concerns as an artist realised through his own contemporary vision (see p18 for more). The Holburne Museum;
holburne.org
23 MAY – 8 JUNE REBELS FOR RENT n The Rebel Collection is a beautiful, amusing and sometimes challenging body of art works by celebrated urban artists including Charming Baker, Shephard Fairey and Banksy. The work is now available for public view in a pop-up exhibition in conjunction with the Fringe Arts Bath Festival. Every piece is for rent, giving those who can’t afford to buy a masterpiece to have work by a renowned urban artist on their wall. Jika Jika, George Street;
fringeartsbath.co.uk/the-rebel- collection
24 – 26 MAY BEAR FLAT ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS n With 18 venues all within walking distance of each other, visitors will enjoy a range of high quality and exciting art and craft, including painting, photography, print, jewellery, textile, stone carving and ceramics. More information is available on the website including a list of confirmed artists and a map. Various venues;
bearflatartists.co.uk
n Photographer Fez Parker will be exhibiting his images of Bath during the Bear Flat artists open studios event, 24 – 26 May
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