Fire and Water 4 Celebration Exhibition

Celebrating 4 years Made in Ross is holding an exhibition on the theme of Fire and Water. Our artists will be using their inspiration to depict these elements through their own unique perspective and approach. A taster of the work....

“February Sunset, Symond’s Yat, River Wye” Gesso and Acrylic on cotton paper. Artist Louise Pilditch

Shou Sugi Ban in action. Artist Eleanor Kercher

Candle Stick Made using a Japanese technique called "Shou Sugi Ban" which is a way of protecting wood by burning. Artist Eleanor Kercher

Batik Forest Fire Abstract on Silk. Artist Susan White

Silver Heart Artist Jackie Poulter

"Gravettian Salmon” Gesso and Acrylic on canvas board 76cm x 50cm This image is inspired from a bas relief carving from the Gravettian period (25,000 years ago) of cave art. This painting is exploring the fluid nature of the image and the surface it is made on. There is a mystery to porous edges. There are many mysteries about cave art, not least the possible intention of communication with the spirit world that could be accessed deep within the caves. Artist Louise Pilditch

Detail from “Four Circles,River Wye” Gesso and Acrylic on 300lb cotton paper Brain scans reveal that looking at fractals can activate the parahippocampus, an area of the brain which helps us to process and regulate emotions. Landscapes are full of life enhancing fractals. Artist Louise Pilditch

"Bob The Fish" “I’m always trying to find different ways to use up the hundreds of empty gas bottles people keep finding and donating to me. Hammered flat they become even more versatile, and one of the things they reminded me of was scales - so a Fire and Water themed exhibition was the perfect opportunity to make a fish!” First one of its kind! Materials: Welded Steel - Recycled nitrous gas canisters, washers, hook on the back for hanging. 100% recycled.

'Firebird' acrylic inks on watercolour paper. Artist Claire McKnight