EXHIBITION: Material Alchemy

Material – “the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object”

Alchemy – “a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination” Oxford Dictionary

Recipe for material alchemy:

Inspiration/Intuition/Passion + Materials + Process = Your Creation

Alchemy is the process of transformation. Something new is created that alters the original constituents and becomes more than the sum of its parts.

Inspiration and intuitive thinking are the unique and magical ingredients that each alchemist adds to the mixing pot out of which the creation appears.

During the process there can be interactions and reactions between the constituent parts creating unexpected and exciting results.

Artists & creators Wendy Hermelin, Stephanie Mogg, Caroline Lewis, Sally Parker, Sue Jenkins & Caroline Lake share with you a fascinating glimpse into their world of materials, process and of their own personal alchemy.

Working with Precious Metals & Stones, Fabric & Found Objects, Glass, Paper & Paint, Foliage & Yarn

They Heat, Colour, Melt; Hammer, Saw, Sculpt; Dye, Paint Stitch; Steam, Press, Smooth; Cut, Push, Pull; Weave, Wrap, Wash

on the journey to realising their ideas.

Mon to Sat: 10:30 to 16:30

Sunday: 10:30 to 16:00