Hymnal 1

Here are 3 of Kat's paintings.


Hymnal was visited by 87 people, during the May Artwalk in Wakefield.
8 artists exhibited their paintings, and paintings and artist cards were for sale during the evening.
There was lots of interest shown in the paintings, and many cards were sold.
I had printed out a sheet with the contact details of all the artists, and these proved very popular with visitors.

The Chapel was a fantastic place to exhibit. The windows, some stained glass, some plain, lit the space beautifully, and it was as if the colour from the glass was flooding the chapel. The paintings washed over the brown oak pews, lightening them.
The Chapel glowed with the artworks.
It is amazing what a difference the paintings made to the spacial sense of the Chapel.
Colour can change spaces and buildings, profoundly.

Visitors to Hymnal who then went onto Harry's Bar, commented positively on the venue, and the artwork, as well as the music I had provided to create 'atmosphere'. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and loved having a chance to take a peek into the Chapel.
Kate Taylor, the Chapel Secretary, said she was pleased with the success of the evening, and would like me to do something again in the future!

For those interested, the music included; Goldfrapp; The Unthanks; Panda Bear; Gather In The Mushrooms compilation; Lord Buckley.

Hymnal 2

At the front of the pulpit, Shannon Wishon's print is on the left, Glenis Fergus's oil painting is in the centre, and at the right hand side are Carrie Scott-Huby's paintings.

Hymnal 3

Here you can see Carrie Scott-Huby's 'Flora' on the left, with Berenice Henson's 'Spirit of Earth' beside it, and Madeleine Wuidart's
'Aspiration' on the right of the photo.

Hymnal 4

Here you can see my painting 'Seedland', and Berenice Henson's painting 'Fire and Stone'.

Seedland

This one of the paintings I have exhibited at Westgate Chapel for the Hymnal exhibition, on the May Artwalk in Wakefield.
It is called 'Seedland', and is oil on canvas.

Hymnal exhibition

The Wakefield Express came out on Friday 22 May, and had a great article in it about the Hymnal exhibition, complete with a photograph of 3 of us invloved in the exhibition.
The photograph was taken in Westgate Chapel.

It also included information about the 'Amalgamate' exhibition up at Westgate Studios, which is also happening during May's Artwalk.
I have a painting in this exhibition too; but my curating of Hymnal means I won't get up to the Studios to see it during the Artwalk itself.
Still, I can't wait to hear the HND students sounds that they made from the noises we created in my studio months ago!

HYMNAL

One week to go; and most things are sorted!
Just some computer lists to do before next Wednesday now.

The 8 artists are;
Glenis Fergus
Kat Hall
Berenice Henson
Jan Millington
Carrie Scott-Huby
Paula Tod
Shannon Wishon
Madeleine Wuidart

Once the paintings are up, I'll take some photos, and put them up here.
Everyone has been so easy to work with, and been so co-operative. It's been a pleasure to undertake this curator-ship.

The posters are printed on the computer; just got some distribution to do. So far it's been, tiring, but not trying!

It is a lot of work for only one night though! Next time, I'd prefer to have some work that stayed up for a wee bit longer!

Of course, I'll miss out on the exhibition up at Westgate Studios, where I've been involved in a collaboration with some HnD music students from Wakefield College. Unfortunately, I can't be in 2 places at once; so will have to miss out on that.
I'll make sure I get to see it after the Artwalk.

HYMNAL - the exhibition

On Wednesday 26th May, as part of the Wakefield Artwalk, I'm curating an exhibition of 8 artists.
The work will be on show for just the night of the Artwalk, 5-9pm.

We'll be showing paintings and drawings at Westgate Chapel, which is situated next door to Westgate Railway Station, and behind the Arthouse.
There will also be artists' cards available to buy.
The Beam Gallery is just across Back Lane, and lives in the Orangerie, which previously belonged to the Chapel, in fact!

There's a gate leading from the Chapel out onto Back Lane, and it will be open for the Artwalk, so people will be able to cut through the Chapel grounds as they travel between Beam and the Arthouse.

The Committee of the Chapel have been very kind to permit the use of their building for this exhibition.
I hope lots of people find their way down to visit us on the night. Refreshments will be provided, as they are at all ArtWalk venues!

I look forward to seeing everyone.

The Chapel's website can be found at;

Westgate Chapel