This is an exhibition in two parts. There will be new sculptures by Jack Wheeler and Beth Groom and recent sculpture by the late Emily Mayer, new paintings by Kate Giles in the first floor Ballroom. Complementing these The second component in the ground floor Courtyard Gallery, will be a group exhibition of artists and makers with a strong connection to East Anglia and its coastal landscape. Their work encompasses the coastal environment, marginal land use, creative use of natural materials in the art and handmade objects they make.


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The sculpture in the first floor ballroom will be derived from forms found along the tidal waterline by Jack Wheeler and Beth Groom, who have collected the subject matter for their sculptural objects while walking Norfolk’s beaches. We will also be showing a selection of intricately constructed sculptures of birds fashioned from repurposed materials by Emily Mayer. Emily has worked as an artist and sculptor for many years using techniques as diverse as construction in wood, mechanical components, plastic, and taxidermy. Their work will be accompanied by new paintings by Kate Giles.
The second part on the ground floor Courtyard Gallery will be a group exhibition of contemporary handmade objects, paintings, prints, photography, and sculpture. Contributing artists and makers pursue their individual interpretations of East Anglian landforms or use sustainably sourced materials to create unique three-dimensional work and beautiful handmade objects. The exhibition’s coastal site where the River Alde runs into the sea will provide an appropriate setting for participating artists.
