For those you don't know, since October 2023, I have been Chair of Visual Images Group (VIG).  VIG is a not for profit membership organisation set up to promote visual arts across Buckinghamshire. Our flagship event is Bucks Art Weeks (BAW), where nearly 300 artists/makers open their studios, exhibit & sell their art/creations & share their love of art/crafts.

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I am so very proud that on Wednesday, VIG won an award for 'Outstanding contribution to culture in Bucks.'.  

 

It was awarded by Buckinghamshire Culture & is extra special as the category was created especially for VIG as they wanted to acknowledge our significant & ongoing contribution across Buckinghamshire, through our Bucks Art Weeks event. It was a privilege to accept the award on everyone's behalf. 

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I have started creating glass art wall panels (again).  One off pieces of art to add a statement to your home.

 

This beauty is inspired by how I feel about tigers being used in circuses (in the olden days), in response to the latest exhibition at the Buckinghamshire Craft Guild.  

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I have just heard that I am a finalist in the Bucks Art Weeks/National Trust competition!

This is the first competition that I have entered for my glass art.  I am so excited.

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My entry, 'LANDSCAPE', will be exhibited at National Trust places, Stowe & Waddesdon, on the 17th/18th & 24th/25th September respectively. 

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Pop along & have a look.  65 art pieces in 11 categories will be on display. 

Huge congratulations to Theresa Wedderburn & the team at Branch-out MK CIC who won a Silver medal at the prestigious RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) Chelsea Flower Show for their floral display, 'Just how do bees see'.

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The display explores how bees are believed to see the world, in ultraviolet light.  I was asked to design & create some bespoke glass bees to be part of her display.  If you look closely at the photograph, you will be able to see my bees.