Posted on: November 16th, 2020 by admin
Venue: Cargo Fleet
When: 22/08/2014 – 17/10/2014
Admission: FREE
The winners touring exhibition comes to The Heritage Gallery at Cargo Fleet from Friday 22 August 2014 and features the four Python Festival 2013 winners: Jane Barwood, Angela Fox, Lorraine Brown and Jan Sopher.
The touring exhibition launched at the Python Gallery on Friday 25th April 2014, where it travelled to The Gallery At Bank Quay House in Warrington and then onto The Gallery At St. Georges House in Bolton until 14 August.
The exhibition will conclude at The Heritage Gallery at Cargo Fleet, launching with a Preview Evening on Friday 22 August 2014, 5.30 – 7.30pm.
Last year artists across the North were invited to create new artwork for an exciting Open exhibition across the Python Galleries. The response was incredible with hundreds of artists submitting a range of paintings, prints, sculptures and more all wanting to get involved in the exhibition.
We united the winning artists of the Open exhibition: Jane Barwood, Lorraine Brown, Angela Fox and Jan Sopher to tour their work across all four galleries.
We hope you can join us at The Heritage Gallery at Cargo Fleet on Friday 22 August as we conclude this fantastic exhibition.
More info on the artists…
Jane Barwood’s paintings explore the relationship between urban living and the natural landscape with emphasis on alienation and disconnection. They frequently feature the house as a motif to describe the experience of existing within the landscape, yet feeling detached from it, not belonging and never feeling ‘at home’. Using colour, mark-making and composition to evoke meaning and atmosphere, Jane creates a sense of unease and dissonance that leads the viewer to question their assumptions about painting.
As an artist Lorraine Brown believes the singular most important thing is to accept one’s own way of thinking as true. Acknowledging nature as a constant inspiration, the abstractions that develop in her work are often derived from patterns and repetitions seen there. In her practice, it is not unusual for such ideas and impressions to then naturally develop towards more geometric form when explored further in the studio.
In this series of work entitled Chronophobia, Angela Fox attempts to question and define her identity through work connecting with particular important points of reference in her life. They are snapshots in time, represented in architectural and map form, utilising found objects that connect the work to her environment and wire entwining them together.
Jan Sopher describes herself as a Mixed Media artist (for the very reason that she does not like to restrict her use of materials) and uses various techniques such as drawing, dying, painting, printing, preservation of plant stuffs, felt making and image transfer.
Landscape is the subject that has engaged her most. Her loosely made landscapes are simple but give enough to the eye for them to create a dialogue that is individual to the viewer.
For more information on opening times and directions visit: www.pythonproperties.co.uk/galleries
Posted on: November 16th, 2020 by admin
Venue: Cargo Fleet
When: 27/06/2014 – 15/08/2014
Admission: FREE
Graham Hodgson, managing director and lead artist of Hawthorn Arts Limited in Westoe Road, South Shields, has always been drawn by industrial and working-class landscapes.
He said: “I drew upon my childhood memories of hard-working Northern men.
“I get particular satisfaction from illustrating dark scenes, because they are not easy to paint well. I like the change that comes over the world at night.
“The Romans used to call it quiet time, and that’s the way it makes me feel – peaceful and silent.”
Graham’s exhibition will launch at the Preview Evening on Friday 27 June 2014 at The Heritage Gallery at Cargo Fleet and run until Friday 15 August 2014.
Posted on: November 16th, 2020 by admin
Venue: Cargo Fleet
When: 23/05/2014 – 20/06/2014
Admission: FREE
ESTON HERITAGE EXHIBITION
presented by Eston Residents Association – Britain in Bloom 2013 National Heritage Award Winners
A STORY TOLD BY THE COMMUNITY from 8000 years ago to present day relating to our area, culture, people and proud industrial heritage.
What the Britain in Bloom judges said about our exhibition “The display of heritage is quite outstanding and is such an effective means of communicating with everyone. There have clearly been many hundreds of hours of research put into achieve this.”
Exhibition Dates: 30/05/2014 – 20/06/2014
To view images please visit the Gazette Website Here
Posted on: November 16th, 2020 by admin
Venue: Cargo Fleet
When: 19/04/2014 – 18/05/2014
Admission: FREE
An exhibition of photography by Paul Bradley launched at the Preview Evening on Thursday 17th April 2014. It was a great evening with live music provided by Natalie Scott and Chris Taylorson.
Paul say’s:
“My exhibition is about Teesside as seen through my eyes. For me, Teesside is not the stereotypical grey, industrialised place we hear about so often. Instead, it’s a dynamic and interesting place of colour, contrast and beauty.”
“I’ve lived on Teesside for all of my adult life. I love it here, and it’s where I can be most often found when I’m out with my cameras. They are always on hand, ready to go when the weather allows and to wherever my mood takes me. I think Teesside is a great place to live and to photograph – we’ve got everything here; our University and colleges, industry, docklands, historic town centres and lovely old villages. The spectacular landscapes of our hills and moors, the industrial heritage of the region and of course our fabulous coastline are all easily accessible and only a short drive away; my photography is an attempt to capture the beauty and drama I see here.”
“I’m probably not your typical landscape photographer. My photography has always had a strong abstract and graphic / minimalist influence and I’m trying to bring that to my local landscapes. It’s all about shape, contrast, and texture for me.”
Posted on: November 16th, 2020 by admin
Venue: Cargo Fleet
When: 28/02/2014 – 12/04/2014
Admission: FREE
‘The Green One and the Blue One’ launched with a Preview Night on Friday, February 28 – the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Tees Newport Bridge.
The artwork brings together an array of impressive paintings, drawings and prints produced by members of the Cleveland Art Society in partnership with the Tees Transporter Bridge Visitor Experience Project, supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund.
The Cleveland Art Society has been Middlesbrough’s principal drawing and painting group since the late Victorian period and has been central to the story of the town and its relationship to art.
Cleveland Art Society Exhibition Secretary Alan Morley said: “The Society often focuses on the local landscape and this exhibition, in the Society’s 130th year, fittingly takes place on the birthday of Dorman Long’s Tees Newport Bridge and celebrates the neighbouring Transporter Bridge.
“By bringing together professionals, those new to and those still learning art, we hope the exhibition will encourage members of the public to take part in future exhibitions.”
Tosh Warwick, Tees Transporter Bridge Education, Learning and Events Officer, added: “We are delighted to support the Cleveland Art Society’s Exhibition.
“This year is an important year for both bridges and the exhibition’s celebration of the two landmark structures through local art is a fantastic example of the variety of ways in which our Heritage Lottery Fund-supported project celebrates the industrial heritage of the area and engages the community.”
Visit Middlesbrough Council website for more info HERE
For more information on the Tees Transporter Bridge Visitor Experience Project, visit http://www.teestransporterbridge.com/
Posted on: November 16th, 2020 by admin
Venue: Cargo Fleet
When: 10/01/2014 – 21/02/2014
Admission: FREE
Máire McSorley’s exhibition Colours of Teesside coming soon to the gallery in the New Year.
Máire’s passion in art is colour and an aim
to show hidden beauty in unexpected
places.
Over the past ten years digital media has been Máire’s main tool and she views the world through rose-tinted spectacles – metaphorically & literally. The images she creates reflects what she sees and feels. Her view of landscapes is often impressionistic and occasionally abstract, with an emphasis on colour & light; although she uses black & white and monochrome photography to display strong form in portraits and industrial landscapes.
Máire has lived in Oxford for over 20 years but spends a lot of time on Teesside visiting friends, family and places she loves. Her emotional connection with the area is as strong as ever. She was born in Ireland and came to England with her mother in the late 1950s to join her father who had come over a few years earlier to work at Dorman Long Coke Ovens in Grangetown. Her great-great-grandmother was one of the first inhabitants of Grangetown emigrating from Ireland when she was in her fifties. Máire lived on Teesside for over thirty years and the Works, the Hills, the Streets, the River, the Sea and the Moors all hold a special place in her heart & soul
Posted on: November 16th, 2020 by admin
Venue: Cargo Fleet
When: 22/11/2013 – 03/01/2014
Admission: FREE
Jo Pattison is a photographer currently based in Sunderland but originally from Guisborough. Jo has always had an interest in photography but started taking it more seriously about 2 years ago after being given a film SLR camera.
Landscape photography has been her main area of interest, as she enjoys being outdoors and visiting new places. However, she has more recently begun to build up her portfolio of portraiture photography, working with families as well as models.
This exhibition focuses on the rich scenery that the North East has to offer, with Jo capturing the beautiful views that are often overlooked.
Please feel free to come along to the Preview Evening on Friday 22 November, 5.30 – 7.30pm, all welcome!
Posted on: November 16th, 2020 by admin
Venue: Cargo Fleet
When: 27/09/2013 – 08/11/2013
Admission: FREE
The Preview Evening of Eamonn McGovern’s exhibition ‘Walking Through the Storm’ is on Friday 27th September, from 5.30pm until 7.30pm. All welcome!
Eamonn is a local artist working from his studio at Middlesbrough Railway Station, as part of Platform Arts Studio Group. Having trained in ceramic sculpture at The Royal College of Art, Eamonn has continued his practice as an artist, using a wide range of media to develop his own subject matter from sculpture, through to paintings and drawings.
Throughout Eamonn’s career, he has sought to depict aspects of life that he has found to be profoundly moving or passionate, often creating figurative work.
In this exhibition Eamonn displays a range of work depicting areas that have engaged him in the last few years, from the plight of the homeless to landscapes and paintings of Middlesbrough that he worked on as part of Middlesbrough’s bid for city status.
Some of Eamonn’s work can be viewed on his website at:
Hope to see you on the 27th September!
Posted on: November 16th, 2020 by admin
Venue: Cargo Fleet
When: 30/08/2013 – 20/09/2013
Admission: FREE
The Heritage Gallery at Cargo Fleet requests the pleasure of your company at the Preview Evening of the exhibition ‘Extravagansey’ on Friday 30th August, from 6.00 – 8.00pm.
This collaborative exhibition by Linda Taylor, Lel B.W and Deb Gillanders depicts elements of the North East fishing industry.
Through a range of media, Lel B.W explores the landscapes and seascapes of the North East coast, using line, colour and texture to represent the sometimes turbulent but beautiful scenes of the land, sea and sky. ‘The Lone Boat’, once occupied by the fishermen who sailed it, tries to capture the decline in a once thriving industry on our North East shores.
Linda Taylor’s photographs document the historical and traditional fishermen’s workwear -the gansey. Worn by most fishermen of the North East coast at the turn of the century, each gansey was hand knitted usually by the women of the community and each was unique to the fisherman it was knitted for. Like empty skins, Linda captures the traditional costume of our regions fishing villages, and with the help of Deb Gillanders, aka Propagansey, celebrates the history of our coastal fishing heritage.
Hope to see you there.
Posted on: November 16th, 2020 by admin
Venue: Cargo Fleet
When: 20/07/2013 – 15/08/2013
Admission: FREE
The Open Exhibition which is one of the main strands of the Python Arts Festival will be extended for another two weeks. The diverse range of artworks will be on display at Cargo Fleet until 15th August 2013, so if you haven’t had the chance to see the exhibition, now is the time to come.
The Heritage Gallery at Cargo Fleet is open Mon-Fri, 9.00am until 5pm.
