ARTS & CULTURE / ARTS
BODY CAST SCULPTOR RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL AWARD
Selected to represent the UK in the Sculpture category at this year’s Florence Biennale, Louise Giblin joined 423 artists from 62 countries in an exhibition showing more than 1,300 works. Louise, who lives and works near Tunbridge Wells, was delighted to be announced a winner of the International ‘Lorenzo il Magnifico’ Award by the international jury. The artist is known for producing
sculptures of great British sportsmen and women such as Dame Kelly Holmes, Sally Gunnell OBE, Kris Akabussi MBE, Heather Mills and Duncan Goodhew MBE.
Louise’s current
project, Lest We Forget 2018, involves men and women who have served in post-WWI military
campaigns and all of whom have their own medals. “It has put my own achievement into context,” said Louise. “Every medallist I have cast has made physical or personal sacrifices and most regard this as just part of their job. That is why my artwork celebrates their achievements.” • Louise’s work can be viewed at the SEEArt Gallery on The Pantiles and also at Saffron Gallery in Battle.
Unique papercut gallery space opens in Tunbridge Wells
Award winners Louise Giblin and Sarka Darton
Pope & Lawn, the collaborative venture of papercut artists Chris Pope and Helen Lawn, have unveiled Kent’s most unique gallery space. Located at 3a John Street, Tunbridge Wells, it is the only one of its kind showcasing the traditional practice of paper-cutting by hand while introducing a contemporary twist through the addition of colour and the use of mixed media. • Visit
www.popeandlawn.com
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Tunbridge Wells Writers’ book launch
After much hard work, The Tunbridge Wells Writers launched their first printed book, Something in the Water, Unreliable Biographies at Waterstones in Tunbridge Wells. Guests were greeted with a glass of wine, then took their seats to listen to a selection of pieces, read by the six authors of the book.
A surprise guest appearance was made by Madame Sarah Grand, otherwise known as Alison Sandford MacKenzie of Create choir. Madame Grand lived in Langton Green and then Grove Hill in the early 20th century. Working from an idea suggested by member Linda Chamberlain, the book contains 12 pieces written about established writers who have lived in or near the spa town of Tunbridge Wells. It is in no way a complete list, and contains elements of fiction, but there seems to be “something in the water” that has encouraged so much talent to the area. Tunbridge Wells Writers’ Christopher Hall, Jess Mookerjee, David Smith, Katherine Loverage, Linda Chamberlain and Carolyn Gray are all pleased to have been involved in
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producing the book, which is available from both Smashwords and Amazon. • The group meets fortnightly in Saint John’s Yard, Tunbridge Wells, and is free to join.
THE PANTILES Show your support for a worthy – and local – cause, Hospice in the Weald, at a Christmas Concert on Sunday, 6th December at Woods Restaurant on The Pantiles in the heart of Tunbridge Wells. Sung by professional singers and accompanied by a local pianist, you will be enchanted with some a cappella chamber music, traditional carols, a smattering of Christmas classics and even some audience participation! Abigail was inspired to organise the event following the death of Mark Dowling (see this month’s news pages) who was cared for by the staff at the hospice. • Tickets are priced at £10 and include mulled wine and mince pieces. To book email abilgail.
king91@hotmail.co.uk.
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