Category: Exhibitions
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Hull Landscapes by Heather Evans
Heather Evans has created a series of mixed media works for our next exhibition based on the hulls of boats in need of maintenance.
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The Dominoes are Born by Sarah Boardman
Sarah Boardman explains how she notices and captures images of small pairings such as lichen and fungi, a dew drop on moss on a spring walk. She then discusses how this led to memories of family games and the development of her playful dominoes.
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Blame and Shame by Jenny Butcher
Jenny Butcher writes about the many unmarried mothers who, between 1949 and 1976 were forced to give up their children for adoption. Her moving work which will be exhibited in our forthcoming exhibition “Material Dialogues” demonstrates the impact of this.
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Inner Strength by Nicola Whayman
Nicola Whayman reflects on the symbolism of the oak in the Celtic Dara knot. Creating this work which will be exhibited at St Margate’s Gallery in Norwich in September, brought about a contemplation of her own inner strength and what roots her.
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Materials and Memories by Karen Cade
Karen Cade writes about the inspiration behind her work that will be exhibited in the forthcoming exhibition at St Margaret’s gallery. She writes about memories of colours, senses and emotions that are evoked when handling treasured family heirlooms.
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‘Nest’ by Penny Evans and Nicola Whayman
Penny Evans and Nicola Whayman discuss the inspiration and thoughts behind their collaborative piece ‘Nest’ that will be exhibited at St Margaret’s art gallery in Norwich in September.
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Conversations across the border
Mary McIntosh and Frances Overy write about the inspiration behind their collaborative work based on the history of silk weaving in Sudbury and wool trade in Norwich. Their work includes the traditional dyestuffs including Madder, Mustard and Woad.
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Cut from the same cloth by Rachael King
Rachael King writes about the inspiration behind her work that will be on display at St Margaret’s Gallery, Norwich in September 2026.
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Poddities and Quantum Physics!
Jenny Lam describes some of her “Material Dialogue” pieces that will be on display at the forthcoming exhibition at St Margaret’s gallery in Norwich 23rd September – 4th October.
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Festival of Quilts 2026
Sarah Boardman, Mary McIntosh and Nicola Whayman will all be taking part in the Festival of Quilts at the NEC in Birmingham 30th July – 2nd August 2026.
