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To celebrate World Poetry Day, enjoy a poem by Mark Elsmore RI, who gives a taste of what goes on behind the scenes of an exhibition... ‘Tinctures at an Exhibition’Tincture 12. Behind the scenes Alcoves of work,Mythical teams with metal laddersAnd electric screwdrivers, Measurements madeSpaces squeezed,Gloved hands easingTrolley wheels squeaking, Talking behind your rackFor they rememb …

Born in 1953, Bower graduated with degrees in Biology and Psychology but pursued an artistic career upon returning to her birth-place of Yorkshire. Now exploring her lifelong love for painting, she creates pieces which explore various facets of the human condition.  'I have always drawn and painted and had my first exhibition in watercolour in 1987. I painted in watercolour before moving onto …

Annie Boisseau was born in London and studied Fine Art (painting) at Goldsmith’s College and Exeter College of Art and Design. Annie has exhibited both in London and the home counties. 'I see my work as a contemporary interpretation of the tradition of Romantic landscape painting. It is inspired by an emotional response to the natural world, investigating the often transient qualities of tim …

Having studied Painting and Printmaking at City & Guilds of London Art School. artist Christopher Aggs has exhibited widely and taught Drawing, Painting and Printmaking in multiple universities in the UK.  'I see myself as a realist painter and prefer to work directly from observation. I am endlessly fascinated by the task of translating what I see into paint and consider that the world i …