Inspires Art Gallery

Magical exoticism

inspiresartgallery — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:29:01 +0000

Inspired by the architecture of her travels, and her home town of Oxford, Emmie van Biervliet creates exquisite, original mixed media pieces.

Her layering of materials, as diverse as gold leaf, wallpaper and even lentils, echoes the significance of the history and memories surrounding a particular place.

We have a stunning collection of her work, already creating a buzz in the gallery, which really has to be seen.

Eastern Dreams

Emperor's Dreams

Koutoubia Minaret

New Jewellery Collection

inspiresartgallery — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:40:02 +0000

As part of our 10^th anniversary celebrations we are thrilled to launch a new collection of jewellery at Inspires. We have spent time sourcing work from the very best in contemporary jewellers and have brought together an exceptional collection, ranging from the graceful porcelain creations of Ruth Tomlinson, to the truly individual work of Indian jeweller Poppy Dandiya.

If you’re looking for beautiful, hand-made jewellery as a gift, or as a special treat to yourself, Inspires is the perfect place to find what you’re looking for.

Poppy Dandiya aqua cup ring

Selina Campbell Oxidised earrings & fresh water pearl

Ruth Tomlinson blue porcelain and gold drop earrings

Anna Wales Boa Earrings

Maike Barteldres pebble necklace and earrings

A Stitch in Time….

inspiresartgallery — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:57:52 +0000

Focusing on memory and a sense of place, Lisa Traxler makes intricate stitched collages using a combination of photography, painting and stitch. Her expressive use of colour and texture creates depth and a sense of energy on the paper that is truly engaging even in her smaller scale work.

We currently have three beautiful collages in the gallery and are planning a joint exhibition of Lisa’s work with ceramicist Matthew Chambers later in 2011.

Lisa Traxler 'Unseen'

Lisa Traxler 'Freedom'

New Quentin Blake Prints

inspiresartgallery — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:11:59 +0000

New in the gallery is the latest collection of Quentin Blake limited edition prints.

Including Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the BFG and more. A perfect Christmas present or simply a walk down memory lane – a classic piece of art that will last and can be treasured for years to come.

heART exhibition

inspiresartgallery — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:13:37 +0000

A date for the diary for next March!

Inspires Art Gallery is delighted to be one of only 20 galleries in the country hosting the BHF Mending Broken Hearts exhibition, featuring the work of prominent contemporary artists such as Peter Blake, Barbara Rae and Donald Hamilton Fraser. All of the artwork has been made especially for the exhibition around the theme of mending broken hearts to mark BHF’s 50^th anniversary.

This promises to be a fascinating exhibition and, with all profits going towards the BHF, a perfect time to invest in a beautiful piece of artwork!

Check our blog closer to the time for any new developments.

Donald Hamilton Fraser

Patrick Hughes

Brad Faine

John Hoyland

Warrior Universe

inspiresartgallery — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 15:35:52 +0000

‘Warrior Universe’ is John Hoyland’s most recent piece of work, and we have one of the 100 limited edition prints on show in the gallery.

As with many of his paintings, all space and movement emanates from a central nucleus, turning each one into a mysterious, turbulent universe full of colour and texture.

John Hoyland 'Warrior Universe'

Dancers

inspiresartgallery — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:09:32 +0000

New to Inspires is Jason Keeley, whose background in graphic design gives his work a refreshing originality. His limited edition silkscreen prints have evolved through a combination of photographic and digital techniques and, with minimal information, he conveys the movement and energy of the human figure in dramatic style. We have four stunning pieces of his work on show in the gallery.

Jason Keeley Dancers

Exhibition of Egg Tempera work

inspiresartgallery — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:20:45 +0000

From 9th – 24th October we will be exhibiting a selection of egg tempera paintings by Buckinghamshire-based artist Patricia Lynch.

Patricia has developed her own contemporary approach to this ancient technique, and creates exquisite paintings exploring landscape, the human figure and still life.

This promises to be a must-see exhibition.

Patricia Lynch 'Silent Forest' diptychPatricia Lynch 'Moonlight Over Forest'Patricia working on a panel

‘I Love You’

inspiresartgallery — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:50:59 +0000

We’re excited to exhibit two of Peter Blake’s dazzling diamond dust ‘I Love You’ prints at Inspires.

Peter’s fascination with pop culture is fundamental to his work, and is evident here in his collage of found typefaces.

Available in black and white, these stunning pieces are his latest release and, at over a metre long, are well worth seeing.

Peter Blake 'I Love You' - black diamond dust

Inspires 10th Anniversary

inspiresartgallery — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:44:57 +0000

This year the gallery celebrates its 10th anniversary, and we would like to thank all our customers who have supported us in that time.

If you’d like to take advantage of our pre-Christmas stock room blitz, you will find lots of reduced price tickets in the gallery in the next week, so drop in if you’d like to pick up a bargain.