Drawn From the Land: Fine Art, Weaves and Photography
Drawn From the Land Exhibition at The Lightroom in Alresford, Hampshire
Drawn From the Land – an exhibition of Fine Art, Weaves and Photography and a series of lichen. They are glorious and so worth celebrating and sharing with other people.
‘Drawn from the Land’ was a working title which seemed to represent both of our creative and artistic mediums and we quickly came to love and cherish that title. We asked our fabulous friend and amazing photographer to join us, and were super happy she agreed. This spectacular woman, Heather Chuter, is worth way more than a quick mention, and I intend to write much more about her in a separate article, but in the meantime check out her website www.heatherchuter.com
Nick Mcillen Fine Art and Heather Chuter Photography
The dream team was born, an fine artist, a photographer and a basket weaver. We secured the most amazing venue, The Lightroom in Alresford, Hampshire, which as the name suggests is a lofty chapel conversion, with light streaming in high, coloured windows. With a pristine white backdrop to show off Nick’s monochrome drawings, sitting beautifully next to Heather’s nature inspired colour zinging prints. And hanging from the rafters where an array of lampshades, woven matts hung on the walls and baskets of beauty sat on plinths in the sunlight.
The Artists
Drawn From the Land Exhibition PV
The response blew us all away. Our private view was heaving; through our nerves, we all managed to talk a little about our work to the interested and appreciative audience. Prints, originals and baskets and lampshades were purchased and taken off to their new homes. It was totally exhausting hosting an exhibition for a week, but worth every second. The pride in my heart to be part of such a beautiful collaboration, was something I will hold forever.
Which leaves me to say, Nick’s website is www.mcmillenart.co.uk where you can browse his drawings and woven art.
