exhibition archive
Four Seasons - Watercolours by Angela Burton
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11th February - 5th April 2013.
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This February, the dot-art Showroom will host a collection of watercolours by Chester based artist Angela Burton, inspired the natural world of landscape, plants and flowers through the four seasons, in which the artist has allowed a combination of imagination and knowledge of the medium to influence the creation of a painting.
Cognitive Dissonance - Joanne Thompson
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10th December 2012 - 1st February 2013.
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Joanne Thompson's enjoyment of the creative started during early childhood where she spent hours learning the skills of domestic crafts with her Grandmother. After leaving school Joanne studied Art and Design at the North East Wales School of Art & design, winning numerous inhouse awards. She then worked for some years in textiles developing extensive experience in the use of a range of materials. She returned to study for a Fine Art (Hons) degree graduating in 2007, when her degree show was highly praised for its unusual and creative use of multi-media. A selection of her large scale works, demonstrating her innovative use of materials, can be seen at the dot-art Showroom this winter.
Symmetria – Mark Chapman
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5th – 30th November 2012.
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Mark Chapman is an artist who uses skills developed from photography and graphic design to produce his digital art. He has a degree in Digital Graphic Design from the University of Huddersfield and has taught art, design and creative media at various colleges in the West. Much of his digital art is based around the themes of symmetry, recycling and regeneration, which he has brought together for this new exhibition at dot-art under the banner of “Symmetria”.
Still - Lisa Langan
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8th-31st October 2012.
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Lisa Langan is an Irish artist now settled in Merseyside, who graduated from Crawford College of Art and Design in Cork with a degree in Fine Art in 1993. Her expressive paintings are always based on things personal to her, be it friends, objects or experiences. This new exhibition for the dot-art Showroom, entitled “Still”, explores the theme of the self in society.
Snowdonia - Photographs by Craig Magee
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13th August -28th September 2012.
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Craig is a freelance photographer based in Liverpool. The main focus of his work is architectural and landscape photography, both for personal projects and commercial clients. This exhibition for the dot-art showroom is a collection of personal images from around the North Wales and Snowdonia area; it is his representation of a unique and stunning landscape. Each image is an attempt to convey the feeling of the location through use of light, colour and form.
Every Heartbeat Counts Every Word Matters - Erica Hamilton
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18th June - 27th July 2012.
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The rhythm of the natural world is a recurrent theme in Erica's work – and none more so than the sea - however her interest in language and pre-occupation with the misuse/morphing and subsequent lost meaning of words, escalating through the over-load of social media, has become an increasing focus. The artist’s recent work has revolved round these two conflicting subjects; Every Heartbeat Counts Every Word Matters looks to consider the ease in which we accept the trivialisation / normalisation of abusive words and the outpouring banal noises that overwhelm. The artist asks / demands of us to search for the submerged words - not just to hear but to listen.
Liverpool Icons - Neil Arms
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30th April - 8th June 2012.
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The city of Liverpool has produced some truly iconic figures throughout it's history and right up to the present day. This Spring, Cumbrian artist Neil Arms has created a series of eight photo-realistic paintings of people who epitomise the spirit, energy and character of Liverpool, to be shown for the first time at dot-art.
Liverpool Art Fair
1st-4th June 2012.
Camp and Furnace, 67 Greenland Street. L1 0BG
The Liverpool Art Fair is an exciting new open submission selling event over five days, designed to connect local artists with new art buyers on a large scale, break down barriers, and make affordable art accessible to all. Showcasing a wide range of affordable original art by over 70 selected local artists, the fair will include a section of specially created work under £100, and a maximum price level of £1,000.
See liverpoolartfair.com for more details.
The Art Show SS12 - New Acts, New Artists, New Liverpool
3rd-6th May 2012.
Camp and Furnace, 67 Greenland Street. L1 0BG
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A collaboration between dot-art and Matt Ford Photography, combining live performance and music with fine art exhibition, The Art Show will feature four breakthrough artists from Liverpool shortlisted for their experimental perceptions of the local cityscape.
Sea - A Collection of Work by Andrew Lewis
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12th March -20th April 2012.
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“Sea” is the first complete body of work by Liverpool-born artist, Andrew Lewis, who is based at Victoria Mill Art Studios in Congleton. Largely self-taught, he has been painting for the last 5 years. dot-art is delighted to host his first solo show, a celebration of the beauty, energy and enduring attraction of the sea.
Work in Progress, Frank Linnett
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23rd January -3rd March 2012.
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Frank is a well established Liverpool artist, based at Bridewell Studios, who has been exhibiting regionally and nationally for over 25 years. The artist will be showing a new series of large scale oil on canvas work on the theme of “work in progress”, exploring the ever-changing, mulit-layered nature of landscapes. This series of recent paintings is an exploration of how landscape can reveal the past; ancient monuments, mystical burial sites, sacred stones and architectural forms often exist side by side with more recent and contemporary constructions.
Sublime Light, Paintings by Andrew Kinmont
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28th November 2011 - 13th January 2012.
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Hot on the heels of his success at being selected for the prestigious Royal Institute of Oil Painters exhibition in London, exciting new artist Andrew Kinmont will be exhibiting at the dot-art showroom in Liverpool from the end of this month. The exhibition’s title, Sublime Light, reflects Kinmont’s enduring fascination with the Sublime - those qualities of nature that both inspire and humble us. Expressed through gestural brushmarks and vivid colour, his paintings are unashamedly personal as he explores his responses to the Northern landscape.
Christmas by Liverpool
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Manestys Lane, Liverpool ONE, L1 3DL.
Opening Times: Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 8pm, Saturday: 9am - 7pm, Sunday: 11am - 5pm. Please call 0845 017 6660 for further information
11th November - 8th January
We are delighted to partner with Liverpool ONE in their new Christmas shop on the site of the old Habitat Store. From 11th November, right through the festive period, you can buy a selection of framed and unframed prints and originals by a range of our artists, all under £100. Perfect for finding gifts for the person who has everything!
dot-art Pop-Up Art Shop - WInter 11
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Upper Level, Metquarter (next to Timberland) Whitechapel, Liverpool, L1 6DA.
Winter Opening Times: (Please call 0845 017 6660 for further information)
- Thursday 8th December 4-8pm (Preview Evening)
- Friday 9th - Saturday 10th December 11am-6pm
- Sunday 11th December 12pm-5pm
- Tuesday 13th - Saturday 17th December 11am-8pm
- Sunday 18th December 12pm-5pm
To celebrate the festive season, dot-art will be once again opening their Pop Up Art Shop at the Metquarter, from 8th-18th December, giving the public a fantastic opportunity to buy unique, locally produced art work and prints. Perfect for sourcing a unique Christmas gift for those hard to buy for loved ones! The aim of the Pop Up Art Shop is to showcase local talent and allow people access to quality, interesting, affordable art for their homes and offices, in a friendly, non-gallery environment.
Alistair J Parker
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6th October - 18th November 2011.
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As part of the 2011 Liverpool Design Festival, dot-art is delighted to be exhibiting a selection of prints by nationally and internationally exhibited artist and photographer Alistair J Parker, whose striking and intriguing work is represented by galleries in London, Manchester and Liverpool.
Photography by Patrick Higgins
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The 08 Place, Whitechapel, Liverpool, L1 6DZ.
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From mid April, the Art Space in the 08 Place, Whitechapel will host a exhibition of the stunning landscape photography of Patrick M. Higgins. Patrick is a Liverpool based photographer who works extensively across North and West Wales where he has exhibited regularly over recent years and where many of his images are captured.
dot-art Pop-Up Art Shop - Autumn 11
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Upper Level, Metquarter (opposite Cafe Rouge) Whitechapel, Liverpool, L1 6DA.
Opening Times:
Thursday 8th September 4-7pm (Preview Evening), Friday 9th September 11am-6pm, Saturday 10th September 11am-6pm.
Thursday 15th September 4-7pm, Friday 16th September 11am-6pm, Saturday 17th September 11am-6pm
Following a successful pilot in the Spring, every quarter dot-art will be taking over a key site at the Metquarter, Liverpool city centre, to offer shoppers the chance to purchase original paintings by local artists. The aim of the Pop-Up Art Shop is to showcase local talent and allow people access to quality, interesting, affordable art for their homes and offices, in a friendly, non-gallery environment.
Reflections - Paintings by Ewa Konior
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22nd August - 30th September 2011.
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Polish born Ewa Konior, who works from a studio in Cheshire, will be showing new work from her “Reflections” series at dot-art this Summer. These large scale paintings combine figurative and abstract elements with a strong use of colour, in an attempt to depict the inner world of her subjects.
Aspects of Merseyside by John Kneen
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4th July - 12th August 2011.
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John Kneen paints his native Merseyside in his own distinctive, bold style – using geometric shapes and strong lines to striking graphic effect. Two series of work will be on show at the dot-art showroom this summer; depicting the seaside resort of New Brighton, and iconic scenes from the Liverpool region as a whole.
“Learn to Drive and Everything” An Exhibition by Howard Gardener
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9th May - 24th June 2011.
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The discipline of his days as a graphic designer has left an indelible mark on Howard Gardener’s work. Both his detailed pen and ink drawings and his three-dimensional paper sculptures reflect his obsession with form and a reluctance to acknowledge boundaries. A selection of works in both media will be on display at dot-art from the ninth of May.
dot-art Pop-Up Art Shop
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Pop Up Opening #1: Thursday 5th May 4-7pm, Friday 6th May 11-6pm and Saturday 7th May 11-4pm.
Pop Up Opening #2: Thursday 2nd June 4-7pm, Friday 3rd June 11-6pm and Saturday 4th June 11-4pm.
Upper Level, Metquarter (opposite Cafe Rouge) Whitechapel, Liverpool, L1 6DA.
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This Spring, arts organisation dot-art will taking over a key site at the MetQuarter, Liverpool city centre, to offer shoppers the chance to purchase original paintings by local artists. The art shop will “pop-up” for just three days at a time; from 5-7th May and 2-4th June 2011.
The aim of the Pop Up Art Shop is to gain exposure and sales for the talented artists of the region, while also giving the public access to quality, affordable art work for their homes, in a friendly, non-gallery environment
Paintings by Susan Lee Brown
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21st March - 29th April 2011.
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dot-art’s Spring exhibition features the work of Susan Lee Brown, an American artist who studied Fine Art at the University of California. Now Liverpool based, her style reflects the dynamics and inspiration of the city.
The Watson Building - The Other Shanghai
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14th February - 25th April 2011
Renshaw Street (old Lewis's), Liverpool, L1 1JP.
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Ant-e-Art, made up of Paul Wicker and Africa Bocos, visited Shanghai before the World Expo last year and were struck by the rich and diverse street culture of the city, and the strong links between it and it's former colonisers. This unique collection of images aims to give the viewer an insight into the parts of the city not frequented by or shown to visitors or the media during the World Expo 2010.
Prints from the exhibition can be purchased here.
A Closer Look - Stephen Collett
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31st January - 11th March 2011.
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dot-art's first exhibition of 2011 explores the physical act of viewing art and the concept of the art gallery from the point of view of the audience. Stephen Collett has produced a series of large scale oil paintings around this fascinating subject, which challenge the viewer to consider their own reaction to not only these works, but all pieces of art.
The 08 Place - Three Photographers
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16th December 2010 - 13th March 2011
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Three Photographers showcases the work of Merseyside artists Simon Parker, Gianni Pisanu and Graeme Murray. These diverse contributors have a wide range of background and skills, but have been selected for their use of restricted palettes while creating striking and affecting photographic prints.
Mere Grange Gallery - Expressions of The Sea
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26th November 2010 - 25th February 2011.
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Following on from our summer exhibition “A Celebration of Colour” – “Expressions of the Sea” brings a slightly calmer and thoughtful exhibition to the Mere Grange Gallery. Living in Merseyside we are surrounded by miles of beautiful coastline and yet it is something then if often overlooked in the region. One does not have to go far here to find secluded beaches perfect for walking, picnicking, or indeed painting/sculpting/photographing in the Merseyside area and beyond and many of the artists at dot-art have drawn their inspiration from the sea. This exhibition is aiming to show different ways that artists have used this as their inspiration, not just the seas close to us but also around the world.
The participating artists are: Daniel John, Aphrodite Art, John Sutherst, Grahame Ashcroft, Susan Lee Brown, Simon Parker, Susan Finch, Gail Picket, Colin Ross Jack, Joe Thompson and Dom Wilson
Urban Detail - Jackie Stevens
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15th November 2010 - 21st January 2011.
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dot-art is delighted to host an exhibition of work by Liverpool based photographer Jackie Stevens, exploring the architecture of cities around the world. These bold, graphic images put the buildings of Liverpool into an international context, giving the viewer an insight into the tiniest unseen or unnoticed architectural detail, alongside vast iconic skylines.
Colouration by Journeyboy
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27th September - 5th November 2010.
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"Colouration: noun 1. arrangement or scheme of colour, colouring, 2. character or tone especially of music."
This selection of works unveils new ideas & directions within the Journeyboy theme; the single illustrative canvases have opened
into abstract and comic-strip formats, showing chaotic processes before a major canvas is painted along with ideas to be explored
for future panels & individual canvases.
Larger Than Life - The Photography of Bev Evans
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9th Aug- 17th Sept 2010.
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Liverpool based photographer Bev has created a series of ten works for this summer exhibition at dot-art. Five depict details from the natural world and five highlight the beauty of man made objects, but all celebrate the hidden and unnoticed minutia of everyday life.
The 08 Place-
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce 160th Anniversary Art Exhibition
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16th July - 10th September 2010.
Liverpool Chamber is celebrating its anniversary year with an exhibition of Liverpool themed artwork. The exhibition was suggested by the Chamber's Arts & Culture Committee and has been curated by Lucy Byrne of local arts organisation, dot-art. It features diverse depictions of the city by eleven local artists.
Exhibiting artists: Matthew Thomas, Susan Finch, Gary Beach, Alan McKernan, Michelle Burrows, Daniel John, Dan Forrest, Joe Forrest, Joe Thompson, Richard Pryke and Jane Adams.
Mere Grange Gallery - A Celebration of Colour
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21st May - 20th August 2010.
We delighted to announce the launch of our new exhibition space, The Mere Grange Gallery in St Helens. The first exhibition to be held in the gallery is a group show entitled “A Celebration of Colour”, featuring the work of fourteen artists from across the region, which launched on Thursday 20th May.
The participating artists are: Graeme Murray, Matthew Thomas, Michelle Burrows, Sophie Green, Journeyboy, Mick Gill, Nathan Pendlebury, Paul Francis, John Jennings, Dave Bullock, Andrew Collin, James Lavott and Grahame Ashcroft.
Art @ The Orchard -
Un / Familiar: Andrew Collin and Matthew Thomas
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11th June - 20th August 2010.
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Introducing the third exhibition in the “Art @ The Orchard” series. “Un / Familiar” takes a look at the work of two artists - Matthew Thomas and Andrew Collin - who take familiar objects and images and manipulate them in various ways to create new, interesting and often visually confusing works of art.
Synthesis of Recollection - New Work by Frank Linnett
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21st June - 30th July 2010.
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Frank is a well established Liverpool based artist, who has been exhibiting regionally and nationally for over 25 years. This series of new oil paintings, entitled “Synthesis of Recollection” and shown for the first time at dot-art, continues to explore the artist's ongoing interest in combining real and imagined worlds and experiences.
Pieces by Nicole Renée
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4th May - 11th June 2010.
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dot-art is delighted to introduce the work of Nicole Renée, an American painter and photographer living in Liverpool. Her highly textured mixed media paintings invite the viewer to appreciate the aesthetic value in the everyday details of the built environment.
Art @ The Orchard -
People, Places, Faces: Paintings by Gary Beach and Susan Finch
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26th March - 6th June 2010.
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The second Art @ The Orchard show will feature the work of two painters with very different approaches to the portrayal of the human figure. Susan Finch places the figure within a richly expressionistic landscape, sometimes Liverpool, sometimes an imagined setting which reflects the inner life of her subject. Gary Beach takes the figure in the urban environment as his subject, in an effort to express both the hustle and bustle of the city and the loneliness and isolation this can bring.
Paul Shiers - Translucence and Saturation
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15th March - 23rd April 2010.
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dot-art's Spring show features a new collection of abstract work by Wirral based painter Paul Shiers. These vibrant, dramatic and multi-layered works embrace a variety of media and techniques, exploiting the possibilities and qualities of acrylic paint but also introducing elements of enamel, oil and watercolour for specific effects.
Art @ The Orchard - James Lavott
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29th January - 24th March 2010.
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On Thursday 28th January, The Orchard Restaurant will launch the first of a new series of exhibitions in collaboration with local arts organisation dot-art, showcasing the work of local artists and exposing their work to a wide audience, in relaxed, inviting surroundings.
For complimentary tickets to the exhibition launch event on Thursday 28th January, please visit the event booking page.
Michael Kirby - The Decay Series
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25th January - 5th March 2010.
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dot-art's first show of 2010 showcases the work of talented Liverpool artist Michael Kirby, who has produced a series of paintings, not just about decay as depicted literally in these works, but concerned with human decay, both physical and spiritual. Do we really think about the future, about death and what that means to us as individuals?
Approaches to Landscape
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7th December 2009 - 15th January 2010.
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This new show features work by three established landscape painters; Roy Munday, Joe Thompson and Simon Birtall, all of whom are based in Merseyside, and explores the different approaches taken by each when representing the landscapes around them.
Building Merseyside @ St Georges Hall
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St Georges Place, Liverpool, L1 1JJ
27th November 2009 - 3rd January 2010.
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This group show of local artists' work takes it's cue from the splendour of it's host venue, St George's Hall, with the exhibition aiming to celebrate and explore the rich architectural heritage of the region in a contemporary context. The exhibition is the first collaborative project between St George's Hall and local art organisation dot-art.
A Private View - Selected Works by Grahame Ashcroft
@ The Williamson Art Gallery
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Slatey Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 4UE.
14th November - 24th December 2009.
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dot-art is delighted to announce a solo exhibition of the work of Grahame Ashcroft at the Williamson Art Gallery & Museum, Birkenhead. The collection of work on show will give the viewer a “Private View” into the working processes and career progression of this fascinating artist.
Danny Hampson @ Toffs
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26th October - 17th December 2009.
Gin Lane, Liverpool by Alice Lenkiewicz
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26th October - 27th November 2009.
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dot-art is delighted to announce an exhibition of new paintings by professional artist Alice Lenkiewicz, which form a social commentary on Liverpools night-life and drinking culture. More than 8% of Liverpool’s population are drinking at levels that will lead to them significantly harming their physical and mental health and that of others, and this show questions whether we have moved on as a society since similar concerns over “binge drinking” in the 18th century.
Metal in Motion: Sculpture by Tony Evans
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14th September - 16th October 2009.
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dot-art is delighted to be hosting a collection of sculptural works and drawings by the celebrated local artist Tony Evans. Tony specialises in animals in action using mainly copper and bronze (often recycled) and the work is a result of hours of intense concentration and physical effort. He is perhaps best known for his piece “Inspiration”, a huge winged horse commissioned by Liverpool Community College for their Myrtle Street centre in December 2008.
Green Pieces: New Work by Sophie Green
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27th July - 4th September 2009.
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dot-art's is pleased to announce a summer exhibition featuring new work by local artist Sophie Green. Sophie produces vivid, engaging and accessible artwork using broad striking paint strokes and a lively, illustrative style.
Memoirs of a Pedestrian: New Work by Nathan Pendlebury
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15th June - 17th July 2009.
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dot-art's first solo show of 2009 will showcase the paintings and photographs of celebrated local artist Nathan Pendlebury, who looks towards the urban environment for his inspiration. The exhibition will include an exclusive first look at exciting new abstract work created in Merseyside, New York and Italy.
Green Mersey
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5th May - 5th June 2009.
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Featuring work by six local artists: four painters and two photographers, Green Mersey is a collection of work celebrating the green spaces on our doorstep in Liverpool's Year of the Environment 2009.
Liverpool Encore
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16th March - 24th April 2009.
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A group show by 24 local artists, Liverpool Encore celebrates the continuation and strength of quality of Liverpool's cultural scene and achievements, through each individual artist's interpretation of the city.
Cities
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2nd February - 2nd March 2009.
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dot-art is delighted to announce the launch of the first exhibition to take place in their new three part display space in Queen Avenue, Castle Street; featuring the work of celebrated Liverpool artist Stephen Collett.