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Tuesday 28 September 2010

A Bungeroosh Christmas to you!

I'm going to say this really dull platitude even though I know every mortal on the planet says it this time of year but jesus (?!!) how did Christmas come around so soon? Feels like I only just got over the stress of the last one and it's looming again.

Anyway, I finally got around to getting the front of the flyer done. This year Hayley is at the "illustrator" controls with a few (probably) bum, cliched steers from me like "can it be black and white" and "I want whispy trees and snow and a warm glow coming from the windows". Anyway, blimey, she's done everything I asked. So, what do you think? I like it. But I would, wouldn't I?

So, I was wanging on about trying to have a few less artsist this year to someone (can't remember who) and I 've wound up with the same number again. The idea was to have a few less artists and give everything a tiny bit more space. I know. I know. But who wants to visit an open house with one or two exhibits rattling around in some one's front room? Christmas shows aren't about minimalism. Surely it goes against the whole ethos of Christmas with all the lights, tinsel and gratuitous materialism! Anyway, I have worked out a new layout that will make it even easier to look round. That said, most visitors love the eclectic curiosity shop nature of the Bungeroosh Gallery at Christmas and many come back several times during a show so we must be doing something right. I've got some plans for a new display installation in the ground floor bay window but will let you know when I've got more of a handle on it. I can hear the man indoors groan from here. Not the seven foot trees... and astro turf....in the house...again!!

Artists: The regulars, the newcomers and all women!

Many regulars are showing this Christmas with some new and provocative work. Maria is doing some more of her amazing embroidery and graffiti pieces which sold well in May. As ever, we will have an array of her popular and unusual vintage animal cushions. Maria says her clothes range will focus on the festive season with her unique brand of vintage capes, muffs and dresses.

Capes are big this season (it must be true, I read it in Grazia)! In truth, I'm not sure I understand fashion advice anymore. There don't appear to be any truly distinctive waves and or trends in fashion anymore. The "every thing's in this season" feels more accurate. I digress. If you are not convinced about capes (going a little bit more up market) the Observer magazine had a fashion spread unimaginatively and crassly titled "Go ape for a cape this winter"! Seriously though, Maria's vintage capes are utterly unique with her trade mark touches like retro pom poms and feathers, not too mention the retro muffs! They are really worth checking out.

Su Breakwell who was nominated for best artist in the May HOUSE Open 2010 says she has got some beautiful new framed paper cutting art (see the dandelion above), models under original Victorian bell jars and some recycled hanging glass tea lights underway.

We've got some some newcomers too that I am really excited about. Pippa Forster (Little Wings Accessories) agreed to show some of her audacious feather headdresses and earrings which are utterly unique and quite beautiful. I'll be posting more about Pippa and her feathers.

Carola del Mese, also a prop maker for opera and theatre by trade, will be showing a few of her unusual teapot sculptures made from recycled pewter tea pots, some of which are functional clocks so could make for a really distinctive gift. Carola will also be showing her Lux&Love vintage jewellery collection.

Anyway, that's a bit of info to get you intrigued.

Keep checking in to see and hear more about the 18 artists and their work. I'll be posting news as we build up to our opening on the last weekend in in November!

Cheers, Lou

Followers

Miranda Vincent

Miranda Vincent
Oil painting "The Surprise"

Helen Cann

Helen Cann
Paintings

Charlie High

Charlie High
Silver on a hand

Maria Tilyard

Maria Tilyard
Dress rail and fish

Art made from recycled materials

Art made from recycled materials
Bicycle Flower

Paper cuttings by Suzanne Breakwell

Paper cuttings by Suzanne Breakwell
Hibaku Tree

Art made from recycled materials

Art made from recycled materials
Plastic flowers

Bungeroosh Paintings by Helen Cann

Bungeroosh Paintings by Helen Cann
Graffitti Titania

Paintings submitted to HOUSE open by Helen Cann

Paintings submitted to HOUSE open by Helen Cann
Happy Families

Sophie Thirlby's beaded jewellery

Sophie Thirlby's beaded jewellery
Bracelet

Bone china ceramics and lighting from Tanya La Mantia

Bone china ceramics and lighting from Tanya La Mantia
Table lamp

Bungeroosh

Bungeroosh
Patchwork throws

Forever Foxed

Forever Foxed
Terrier-inspired cards and gifts

Ceramics from Linda Calvert

Ceramics from Linda Calvert
Rose vase

Silver by Charlie High

Silver by Charlie High
Fern bangle

Wake Up Your Make Up!

Wake Up Your Make Up!
Siobhan Collette - Make-Up Artist

Stef Warde

Stef Warde
Peculiar Vintage

Shrine Tea Pot

Shrine Tea Pot
By Lux & Love

Clock Tea Pot

Clock Tea Pot
By Lux & Love

Awaiting

Awaiting
By Liz Toole

Dandelion

Dandelion
By Su Breakwell

Pippa Forster

Pippa Forster
Headdresses

Lux&Love

Lux&Love
Brooch

Front Door

Front Door
Hubcap flowers

Recycled hubcap flowers by Tina Tigh and Su Breakwell

Recycled hubcap flowers by Tina Tigh and Su Breakwell
Hubcap Flowers

Trees and grass

Trees and grass
Liz Toole's birds

The Forest

The Forest
In my living room

Cat

Cat
Amongst the birds

Mantle

Mantle
flowers and prints

Paper cuttings by Su Breakwell

Paper cuttings by Su Breakwell
Sunflower and Daisy

Beads on wood

Beads on wood
Sophie Thirlby

Ros Kelly

Ros Kelly
Prints

Maria Tilyard's vintage cushions

Maria Tilyard's vintage cushions
Horse cushion