A celebration of nature
Three artists present a new body of work inspired by the beauty and wonder of the coastline and countryside of the South West. Joe Webster, John Grice and Ellie Verrechia each have very different styles but show their love of this beautiful and diverse part of the world in their wonderful paintings of bluebells woods, lush hedgerows, English gardens and stunning coastlines.
John's works will be familiar to many but we are really excited to show his new pieces which explore different aspects of the English countryside. Joe and Ellie are new to the gallery and we are really looking forward to introducing their work to you. Joe likes to mix things up with a bit of street art giving an edge to his work, and Ellie's gentle works on paper are breathtakingly beautiful. Together these three very different artists have created an exceptional collection of work in this superb exhibtion.
Joe Webster is a very instinctive painter. He prefers to paint en plain air and will often unroll his canvas directly onto the ground so he can literally feel the earth beneath his feet and look at the trees and skies above him. His work hums with a natural energy which is only enhanced by the subtle addition of graffiti, man-made marks which complement the raw work of nature.
John Grice has developed a new approach over the past year, and has produced some stunning landscapes which appear at first glance to be quite traditional and formal but on closer inspection reveal his love for the quirky and surreal enhanced by his usual meticulous attention to detail.
Ellie Verrecchia has recently moved to Bantham from Bath and is loving being able to paint on the beautiful beaches close to her new home. She has a great eye for shape and colour and
