- Venue
- Miss Annabel Dee* gallery and studios
- Starts
- Friday, May 20, 2016
- Ends
- Saturday, May 28, 2016
- Address
- 153 Leigh Road
- Location
- East England
- Organiser
- Miss Annabel Dee* gallery and studios
A dynamic group of artists from Chelmsford are exhibiting in Leigh on Sea for the first time at the Miss Annabel Dee* gallery. “The Hive In Leigh” will showcase a variety of contemporary artwork by 11 of The Hive Artists, and will run from 20 to 28 May.
Curated by Hive artist Kymberly O’Carroll-Fitzpatrick and gallery owner and local ceramicist Miss Annabel Dee*, “The Hive In Leigh” will reflect the diversity of work that is currently being created within the studio. Commenting on the artists and their work, Miss Annabel Dee* said “The Hive is a fantastic blend of professional fine artists, illustrators, commercial artists and designers all producing work that is as individual and unique as themselves. I hope visitors to the exhibition will be very surprised and excited by what they see”.
The Hive Artist Studios opened in Chelmsford in 2010 by founding artist/illustrator Karen Jones. An independent studio, the artists work side by side in an open plan layout which has created a strong sense of community within the group. Speaking about The Hive, Karen said “Each Hive Artist has been selected for their talent, originality, the standard of their artwork and the desire to forward their artistic practice. We are delighted to show our work in Leigh on Sea, and hope it leads to new ventures”.
The exhibition will feature paintings, printmaking, sculpture, illustration, jewellery and designer pieces, including Karen Jones’ paper sculptures, Tracy Vine’s holographic style photographs, Kymberly O’Carroll – Fitzpatrick’s “Fitzygogo!” designs and Hazel Jenning’s newly launched brand “Badger and Birch”. Other Hive members include Kitty Guthrie Oakley, Amy Mountney, Jill Tushingham, Tracy Vine, Janie Townshend, Deborah Lobley, Ralph Overill and Cherry Ann Hall.
