Today’s blog takes you on part 2 of
the Basildon Art Trail virtual blog. Artists in this blog can be found at Build
a Bear, HobbyCraft, The Towngate Theatre and MSB. Don’t forget you can also see a piece of work by all artists at
Gallery 2 in the Eastgate Shopping Centre opposite New Look.
Liz O'Brien – contact www.bertzworld.co.uk
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| Albots Happy Ending by Liz O'Brien can be seen in Build a Bear |
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| 65 Million by Liz O'Brien can be viewed in Gallery 2 |
Liz’s stunning acrylic canvas’s can be seen in Gallery 2 and Build a Bear. Liz tells us the story of Albot through her art. In Liz’s
words “In 2016 the population of
Britain will be 65 million. Imagine if one person threw away one toy for every
year of their life!”. Come and have a look at Liz’s
work to find out more!
Charlotte Priest – contact charley@studiocharley.co.uk
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| We're all made here - paper cut |
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| Intricate work in progress |
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| Charlotte in Hobbycraft demonstrating her papercutting skill |
In Hobbycraft your will find the very talented Charlotte
Priest. Charlotte works with paper creating fine and intricate pieces of
artwork. Charlotte tells us “This original papercut has
been painstakingly cut from a single piece of black paper using a scalpel. It
depicts Cinderella's carriage on the way to the castle, with quote " A
dream is a wish your heart makes when you're fast asleep" at the bottom”
We have three very different artists to offer you at The
Towngate Theatre Venue this year.
Steve Judd – contact stevejudd@sky.com
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| Kennedy bust in Gallery 2 |
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| Inspector Morse and Wax Cameo at The Towngate Theatre |
Steve is our only sculptor in this years art trail. You will
find his bust of Kennedy’s head in Gallery 2 and some
of his more refined and detailed work in The Towngate Theatre. Steve discusses
his sculpture saying “ I sculpt in wax and make
moulds of completed work which then have a mould made of them in RTV silicone
rubber from which casts are made in either plaster of paris or polyurethane
resin.”
Jason Merle – contact jasonmerle@hotmail.co.uk
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| Tree of confusion by Jason Merle |
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| Fireworks by Jason Merle |
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| Installation view of Jason's work in the Townagate |
Jason creates visual powerful canvases with mixed media
materials. Jason says “ My artwork is spontaneous,
and comes from years of living the rock and roll lifestyle”
Stephen Burdett- contact s.burdett@blueyonder.co.uk
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| Fallen Angel by Stephen Burdett |
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| Installation view of Stephen's work in the Towngate |
Stephen Burdett has an eye for detail and produces
meticulous canvases often with a fantasy theme to the. Steve says “I am a self taught artist and enjoy using acrylics,
watercolour and oils. I have sold as far as Canada, Devon and Suffolk and have
exhibited locally”
Paul Magner – Contact magnerpaul@yahoo.co.uk
MSB Accountants can be found adjacent to the Abbey National
near Toys R Us. In MSB you will find the glorious photography taken by Paul
Magner.
Paul Magner states “ I take photographs of
everyday objects and situations as I see them. Some times finding different
angles and light. I love challenging myself and my camera”
