GALLERY: Major exhibition washes up in St. Aubin

Saturday 03 August 2019

Hundreds of works inspired by the sight, feel and sounds of the sea have washed up at a local gallery in what will be its largest exhibition yet.

St. Aubin's Harbour Gallery is showcasing the work of 45 local artists and craftworkers as part of its summer exhibition, which runs until 15 September.

'All Washed Up 2', as the exhibition is named, is a mixed-media display featuring painting, prints, ceramics, 3D, jewellery and textiles.

Pictured: 'All Washed Up 2' is the largest exhibition the Harbour Gallery has ever hosted.

According to Pat Robson, the chairman of the Art in the Frame Charity and gallery Director, the exhibition is set to be the biggest the gallery has ever hosted. 

"Last year, we had our first ‘All Washed Up’ exhibition and it was around the same time that everybody became conscious of the sea and what goes on in it," Ms Robson explained. "It was such a success. We tried to think how we could do even better, and we invited new painters and designers. We are very happy with it!"

"It’s also another major celebration for Art in the Frame’s 21st birthday," she added. "We have 48 artists showing their work. We have paintings, ceramics, copper, Jersey posters, jewellery, sea glass, coasters, tea light, sea gulls in paper maché who all look very funny, textile panels, prints and a bit of photography."

Pictured: Lyn Muir's driftwood figures were very popular last year.

Among the artists showing their work this summer is Lynn Muir, who is exhibiting a new set of work. Her driftwood figures were "so incredibly popular" last year that the Harbour Gallery decided to invite her again to "keep people happy."

Like last year, all the artwork exhibited is linked to "the sea, beach, cliffs, [and] sand."

"Quite a lot of the materials are from the sea," Ms Robson said. "The exhibition reflects the sea, the boats, the sky. It’s absolutely beautiful."

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