Inspiring exhibitions: The First Cut, Manchester Art Gallery

Recently I visited Manchester Art Gallery for a mooch at their latest exhibition I had heard about...I bloody love it, and will be going again very soon for a thorough look round!

Impressive as soon as I walked in, I liked pretty much all of it.  Being a fan of paper art, silhouettes and cutting skills it was right up my street, especially as I am so bad with knives, scissors, and any sharp objects myself.

Not only this, but the themes were very similar to those in my own work.  Dream worlds, forest and skeleton ridden!!!

Here are ( very poor, sorry!) photos of my fave pieces:

 Silhouette layering swoons of Andrea Dezsö

Skeleton A4 paper cuts of Peter Callesen

Lovely lettering of Sarah Bridgeland (not my photo)

And finally, the biggest surprise of all was discovering at the end that one of my favourite Artists, Kara Walker, was exhibiting. I love everything about her work. 

For more information on The First Cut exhibition go to:

http://www.manchestergalleries.org/whats-on/exhibitions/index.php?itemID=92

GO AND SEE IT XX

Winter Arts Market this weekend at St George's Hall, Liverpool

I'll be on my ace stall here  on Saturday, that's good enough reason to come along isn't it?!! xx

Winter Arts Market 8 & 9 December 2012 St George's Hall, Liverpool 10am - 5pm £1.50 Entry /  Under 16's Free Join us this weekend at the largest arts and crafts market in  Merseyside and discover affordable creations from over 150 artists and makers. You can find perfect presents in the opulent surroundings of the famous St George’s Hall – one of the finest neo-classical buildings in the world. Choose from thousands of handmade gifts including:  paintings, photographs, prints, sculpture, textiles, knitwear,  cards, jewellery, glass, beauty products, accessories,  homeware and much more. It's a wonderful weekend for all ages and features: Children’s Christmas Workshop Two crafty reindeers need help from little deers to create their own magical antlers so they can help Father Christmas get his sleigh off the ground! Crown Court Concerts A special programme of musical performances in the stunning  Crown Courtroom hosted by Mellowtone Can Cook Café Shoppers can relax and enjoy food and drink from the pop up  Can Cook Café which will be offering their tasty winter  warmers menu including some scrumptiously seasonal  mulled wine and minced pies!