J'AIME November 2017

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NIGEL BATES’ OWN WORK IS ON DISPLAY IN THE GALLERY Originally, the gallery focused on ceramics, glass and smaller crafts, expanding to house original paintings and, later, furniture as they developed more space. One of Artifex’s unique services enables customers to trial a piece of art in their homes before committing to the purchase, to ensure it’s exactly what they want. Nigel explains that they understand art needs to work in the space it’s going to occupy, so like to give customers the chance to make sure what they’re buying is the right fit. “People can try a piece in their home, live with it for a few days and if it doesn’t work they can bring it back,” he says. Furniture is another growing aspect of the business; customers can browse and buy from the sizeable selection of one-off, contemporary pieces on show from artists such as Shaun Gagg, Glimpze - a locallybased designer of stunning chairs - and Kevin Stamper, whose colourful mosaic-style furniture is among Nigel’s personal favourites. They can also opt for something a little different. Competition “We do furniture commissions which are totally unique to each client,” says Nigel. “We have samples of many different types of wood and will work with the customer to create the perfect design.” Artifex will then match the client to to the furniture maker who best suits their requirements from their extensive database of craftspeople. “There’s no compromise with us; you get exactly what you want. it ‘s a tradition which has gone on for hundreds of years; in the 17th to 20th centuries if you wanted the best of the day, you commissioned it. And that’s what we’re trying to do, keep that tradition going by selling the best of contemporary makers.” After nearly 25 years at the forefront of the Midlands’ art scene. Artifex’s aim is simple; to make original art accessible, and to support a wide variety of artists and craftspeople. “It’s opening people’s eyes up to what’s out there,” says Nigel. “People come in here and see what we have and find pieces they connect with, which are unique, original and not mass-produced. “Everything is made with love and passion by people who really care about what they do.” For more details of everything the gallery has to offer visit www.artifex.co.uk. RACHEL TIGHE’S LOVE OF CITIES IS EXPLORED IN HER WORK J’AIME HAS TEAMED UP WITH ARTIFEX GALLERY TO OFFER READERS THE CHANCE TO WIN A £150 VOUCHER TO SPEND IN THE GALLERY. FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, SIMPLY ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION: NAME ONE OF THE ARTISTS WHOSE WORK IS AVAILABLE AT ARTIFEX GALLERY. Send your answer, along with your name, address and telephone number, by email to competitions@jaimemagazine.com with Artifex competition as the email subject. Entries must be received by 5pm on Friday, <strong>November</strong> 24, and our winner will be notified by Wednesday, <strong>November</strong> 29. No cash alternative is available. Voucher is valid on full price items only. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.jaimemagazine.com for further details. 50
GALLERY ARTIFEX IS THE LEADING GALLERY FOR CONTEMPORARY BRITISH ART & CRAFTS THE 3000 SQ FT GALLERY SPECIALISES IN ORIGINAL PAINTINGS AS WELL AS DESIGNER/CRAFTSMAN MADE FURNITURE, GLASS, CERAMICS, JEWELLERY AND METALWORK. THE EMPHASIS IS ON INNOVATION AND QAULITY. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MITCHELL CENTRE, WEEFORD ROAD, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B75 6NA 0121 323 3776 - WWW.ARTIFEX.CO.UK
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