Irene Zorpa is an artist living in Greece who studied Fine arts Painting at the University of Wolverhampton. She is included in the International Dictionary of artists (World Wide Art Books). Creatabot asked her some questions to find out more about the artist behind the work.
From late October through to the end of November, Lupen Crook will be presenting his artwork in two separate exhibitions in London and Medway, initially at Barden’s Café in Dalston, London for approximately four weeks and subsequently at the Deaf Cat Gallery in Rochester, Kent for two weeks.
The UCA gallery in Chatham – Kent, runs various short creative workshops and talks for the local community.
The best way to keep up to date with these events is to keep an eye on their Facebook page.
For more information please pop into the gallery (Unit 64 Pentagon Centre) or email uca.popupgallery@gmail.com
Area – South East
Discover the curious world of False Realities, Christina Lai’s ceramics and mixed media art at UCA gallery near scenic historic Rochester, Kent. Having recently exhibited at New Designers in London, Christina’s work will featured in the newly opened gallery, along with artists of diverse mediums (painting, printing, sculpture, digital art, photography, fashion and textiles) from campuses of University for the Creative Arts.
ME4 writers are looking for submissions for an upcoming horror project. Submissions should feature the Medway towns and be in one of four categories: slasher, creature feature, supernatural or psychological. They are looking for short stories, scripts or poems no longer than 1000 words.
André Masters and CJ Munn from Kent work together to create bespoke sculptures and body casts – fusing traditional skills with modern material technologies to create an updated twist on classical renaissance sculpture. They have just been featured on BBC2’s new flagship art series ‘Show Me the Monet’ as one of the 35 best new artworks selected from thousands to go into a prestigious exhibition at the Royal College of Art, and have also recently been shown on Supersize v Superskinny on Channel 4 creating life sculptures of women with eating disorders to help enable them to face up to a more objective view of their bodies.
Creatabot spoke to the artistic couple to find out more…
Arts Council England has awarded £100,000 towards the running of this year’s Fuse Medway Festival.
Dee Hudson brings a new dimension to textile design in an exhibition that examines various processes in fabric and fibres.
| A collaborative exhibition by Zara Carpenter and Rikard Osterlund showing prints produced using prescribed painkillers. This on going project explores how chronic pain and the long-term use of prescribed medication has impacted Zara Carpenter’s life and the lives of others around her.
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Owen Davies is an artist who plays a huge part in the creative scene of Rochester, Kent. Creatabot asked Owen some questions to find out more about him and what inspires him.
You are invited to explore and enjoy the work of 20 artists as they commandeer the LV21 lightship at Gillingham Pier, Kent.
20th April 12-5pm
What is MADE?
An independent fair with affordable alternative handmade creations. From artist’s books, zines and small press to lovingly crafted/knitted/cut/stamped/pressed products made by hand.
Pete Molinari from Kent has traveled the world playing, writing and recording his music. He speaks to Creatabot and tells us a little more about his background and what inspires him.
Usually found busily sewing away in the Deaf Cat cafe in Rochester, Zara Carpenter is an inspiring craftswoman who leads the way for many creatives. Maybe by learning some more about her we can draw even more inspiration…
The North Kent Local Authority Arts Partnership would like to invite artists to submit their work for “Encounter”: a series of 6 temporary art experiences taking place across urban spaces of North Kent during the summer of 2011.
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