After a recent deep rummage in his St Leonards studio, artist/illustrator Scott Garrett unearthed a box of over 200 of his Parallel Universe cartoons. Originally created for The Independent, Sunday Review section, they ran from 2001-2004. 20 years in a box seemed like too long, so now he is sharing a selection of them in our Snug for February.
All originals are available to buy and prints are also available to order.
Jon Lander exhibits a series of ink, crayon and watercolour drawings on paper, depicting the sea and the humans who are drawn to it.
Jon Lander is an artist and children’s book author-illustrator who lives in Hastings. His work has been acclaimed by the Guardian and the Book Trust.
Philippa Bogle’s exhibition includes paintings and monoprints inspired by sea swimming, the energy of nature and the changing moods of the sea.
Philippa lives in Hastings and is studying for a Masters at the Royal College of Art.
“Reimagining” is a collection of paintings by Sophie Malpas inspired by moments of bliss. In her work Sophie is often drawn to observations of joy and seeks to create playful pieces to spark elation for the viewer. With a profound interest in the psychological power of colour Sophie’s paintings explore colour relationships through shape and form that cultivate feelings of happiness, pleasure and a free mind.
All paintings were completed in her studio at The Old Ambulance Station in Bexhill.
A joint collective exhibition of Hastings and St Leonards photographers; featuring Alexandra Whatley, Andreas Bleckmann, Jillian Burton, Tim Waller-Hill, Chris Mammone.
In the snug we have a special show from Ukrainian photographers.
Linda Williams latest exhibition brings an exciting array of mixed media, abstract, bold and fine line work presented on paper and board. 'Secrets from the Greenhouse' is an ongoing art project which began in 2022 during a six month stay in Lisbon. Linda took inspiration from the many botanical gardens and parks around the city and carefully noted the seasonal differences.
The title for the exhibition arrived from a beautiful Victorian greenhouse she came across at the entrance of the Botanical Garden of Lisbon which never opened. As she couldn’t go inside, she sketched and painted what she imagined might be hiding in there.
A veritable carnival of biped and quadruped madness to liven up the darkening days. With works ranging from embroidery and wall hangings to monotypes and even a mask or two. Major influences on Rachel's work are to be found in cave drawings and works from the ancient world.
In this latest exhibition Laura Ribbons continues to explore her fascination with plants and asks what we can learn from them in the context of the climate crisis. This exhibition at The Crown showcases two new bodies of work. The first, a selection of pieces on repurposed canvas featuring stitched text, which pay gentle homage to the history of protest art. They can be seen both as a personal form of protest and an expression of quiet frustration, whilst continuing to pursue hope and joy through nature. A second series of works on paper represent an increasingly intuitive side of Laura's practice and stem from the discovery of an old photo album. They display crumbling southern architecture and sprawling Mediterranean plant life, interjected with abstract flicks, scribbles and drips - perhaps representing the meeting points between humans and 'nature'.
Laura Ribbons (b.1990) is an artist, curator, educator and environmentalist. She graduated from Wimbledon College of Art in 2012 with a BA honours degree in Fine Art (Painting), she also holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Anthropology from the University of Kent, 2016. She has exhibited across the UK and internationally, including in Spain, where she lived from 2018-2019. She has a number of works in private collections and has worked as an artist facilitator with institutions including Pallant House Gallery and the Towner. She lives and works in Hastings and can be found at Blacklands Studios during this year's Coastal Currents Festival.
This exhibition takes inspiration from Khmer classical dance, traditionally only performed for the royal court and important ceremonies. The Apsaras – celestial dancers or ‘water nymphs’, derived from Hindu mythology – were considered the kings’ messengers to the gods and to the ancestors. Their images, represented in intricate carvings which adorn the walls of many Angkor temples, show the dancers’ graceful movements, hand gestures and elaborate headdresses and costumes.
This exhibition is an exploration of an important part of Cambodian culture and Morokoth’s own Khmer heritage, a new direction for the artist. The works here combine silk screen printing with the delicacy of watercolour painting. Each unique piece has been hand finished.
Morokoth Fournier des Corats is an artist and illustrator based in St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex. Working across different media and using a range of techniques, her art encompasses design, illustration and decorative homeware pieces.
Montague Armstrong are based at 15 Kings Road, St Leonards-on-Sea. They create original prints using an etching based technique in their high street shop. They mix and recycle found inks and print using linseed oil on South Bank Coarse an acid free machine made fourdiner paper buffered by Calcium Carbonate and made in the UK. They also use the famous Italian paper for printmakers Fabriano Rosaspina. They are influenced by the avant garde cinema posters from the Czech Republic, using collage style imagery to tell stories or create an abstract impression. They create one-off original prints, there are no editions, each artwork is unique, like a painting but created through the printmaking process with all the magic this offers. There is an incredible moment when the paper is pulled from the plate and the print is revealed, reversed, pressed, in its magical glory. It is not always successful but it is always an incredible surprise.
Montague Armstrong are Jude Montague and Matt Armstrong. They also work together as a band to create original new music. They are signed to the Anglo-Irish label Dimple Discs.