Open house: last chance to see...

It’s not a secret that I’ve been a little bit of a groupie to Sarah’s I Love Art troupe. Mainly because I’ve been inspired by the themes and variety of art she has had on show in the open houses. This year she’s organised the group to show at the Fishing Quarter Gallery on Brighton Beach. They have transformed the gallery into four ‘rooms’ – The Zen Bathroom, a Vintage Boudoir, The Drawing Room and the Pop Art Dayroom (my personal favourite).

Featured guest artist is Ptolemy Elrington you will have most likely seen his pieces in venues around Brighton. He's the sculptor behind Hub Cap Creatures, fusing cycle bits, hub caps and shopping carts into art sculptures of birds and animals. A member of the group, Royston Hawley will be celebrating his 75th birthday towards the end of the exhibition, making him one of the most senior artists showing in the May Open House trails this year. He’s best known for his dramatic seascape canvasses, inspired by changing effects in the wind and weather. Other artists include I Love Art regular Jacqueline Hammond, who brings new works to the show this year, notably her Life’s A Beach deck chair and The Pebble Heads Royal Wedding, a tribute to the balcony gang at Prince Williams’ nuptials.

The exhibition, which opens daily till 8pm, comes to close tomorrow but a limited selection of the works move to the JAG open gallery, Madeira Drive from Friday 13th May. For more information see the I Love Art Facebook Page.

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