Eastlife Summer 2020 (Web)
Dear Reader, I wanted to let you know as a team here at Eastlife, we’ve been working hard during these uncertain times. We are lucky enough to be able to work from home on our laptops and are passionate about being your guide to the East. Therefore, after much discussion we decided to proceed with our summer issue. Though circumstances are uncertain at the time of print as COVID-19 hurls towards its peak, the articles in this magazine are there to offer some light relief and distraction. The articles aim to inspire you for happier times ahead. Just know that we will travel again, we’ll dance at festivals and concerts, we’ll dine out with friends and our glorious coastline will be waiting for us when this is over. As an independent publishing company, we rely on our wonderful advertisers to create a great read and we continue to support them through this difficult time. We’ll continue posting online at www.eastlife.co.uk and you can follow us on our social media platforms for relevant content during this time. Stay home, stay safe and we’ll see you on the other side!
Dear Reader, I wanted to let you know as a team here at Eastlife, we’ve been working hard during these uncertain times. We are lucky enough to be able to work from home on our laptops and are passionate about being your guide to the East. Therefore, after much discussion we decided to proceed with our summer issue. Though circumstances are uncertain at the time of print as COVID-19 hurls towards its peak, the articles in this magazine are there to offer some light relief and distraction. The articles aim to inspire you for happier times ahead. Just know that we will travel again, we’ll dance at festivals and concerts, we’ll dine out with friends and our glorious coastline will be waiting for us when this is over. As an independent publishing company, we rely on our wonderful advertisers to create a great read and we continue to support them through this difficult time. We’ll continue posting online at www.eastlife.co.uk and you can follow us on our social media platforms for relevant content during this time. Stay home, stay safe and we’ll see you on the other side!
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Lime Tree Gallery, Suffolk
The pioneering Lime Tree Gallery, in Suffolk’s Long Melford, is a leading
light in art and technology. Their stylish website is easy to navigate and
incorporates super new ways to view the art. Check out the ‘Art Visualiser’
tool and experiment with projecting their paintings onto the walls of your
own living room.
I would draw special attention to artist Steven Lindsay. His large,
commanding oils, full of mystery and power, would be perfect in
contemporary settings and create wonderful areas of intrigue. Contact the
gallery by phone or email to discuss his work or if you have any queries
about the application.
Arts
Tel: 07879 475462 | www.limetreegallery.com
Sculpt Gallery, Essex
My second recommendation is a virtual visit to the excellent Sculpt Gallery
in Tiptree, Essex. Here you will find a beautiful online collection of bronze,
ceramics and glass from some of the country’s leading artists, including
that of their principle sculptor, Maurice Blik.
Maurice has exhibited extensively in the UK, Europe and the United Sates.
He has been featured in The Times and his work is held in many private
and public collections throughout the world. His pieces are captivating,
arresting and moving; my personal favourite is ‘Touching Victory’.
Tel: 07980768616 | www.sculptgallery.com
Touching Victory by Maurice Blik
Church of Forgotten Dreams
by Steven Lindsay
Sea Pictures Gallery, Suffolk
Heading back to Suffolk, take some time to explore the wonderful
collection, ‘Our Society Friends’. You will find this at the Sea Pictures Gallery
in Clare. The paintings, original prints and drawings of 22 artists are from
four of the main London art societies; The Royal Society of Marine Artists,
The Royal Institute of Painters in Oil, The Royal Institute of Painters in
Watercolour and The Society of Wildlife Artists. They have been bought
together for this stunning new show.
Normally each society shows their work in a dedicated exhibition at the
Mall Galleries, London. However, this refreshing assembly, from some of
the country’s most respected artists, allows us to compare and contrast
their many varied subjects, approaches and styles. In addition, we can
readily appreciate the evidence of dedication, commitment and skill that
they all have in common.
Tel: 01787 279024 | www.seapicturesgallery.com
Norton Way Gallery, Hertfordshire
Finally, my very own Norton Way Gallery in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, will
be presenting its annual ‘Spring and Summer Collection’ online from16
May. We will have new works from many of our gallery favourites such as
Anne Songhurst, Phil Greenwood RE and Michael Alford. We will also be
introducing the highly esteemed Alison Elliot to our catalogue.
Alison is an extraordinary portrait artist of animals. Whether she is painting
a larger than life study of a fiery stallion horse or a miniature of a gentle
whippet, her attention to detail and character produces pieces that exude
warmth and love. She is completing a serious of her smallest works yet
especially for this event.
Tel: 01642 685139 | www.nortonwaygallery.com
“His pieces are
captivating,
arresting
and moving;
my personal
favourite is
‘Touching
Victory’”
So, please take care, keep safe and have fun browsing! Most of the galleries
nearby and further afield, will be all too happy to hear from you. Spend
your time wisely and allow yourself the chance to discover, explore and
thoroughly enjoy the mesmerising and life-affirming world of art.
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