Monday, April 30, 2012

Tethered - Brendan Wilson

Tethered

I have become accustomed to the well-trodden paths of our lesiure walks. Not for me wild, remote and inhospitable places, but rather a walk with a cafe at the end of it.

I really am of the 21st century. I embrace the secure landscape, not rejecting what has evolved. for it is still wild and free no matter how ordered and planned.

The immediacy of our connection with the natural world cannot be broken, as we crave it as a place of peace, solace and healing. We harness its power and yet it remains beyond us. However domesticated it is still primeval.

From garden flowers to a setting sun to a field of cows we are all tethered to it.

Brendan Wilson 

Brendan Wilson has worked as a photographer for over 20 years, between times as a house husband and carer. He has had many exhibitions, notably at the Museum of London, the Watershed, Bristol and the Islington Arts Factory. he has made a documentary for the BBC and has had two books of photographs published.

He exhibited a collection of street photographs at the Digby gallery in Colchester in March 2012 and at a group show at Slackspace in 2011. He studied for a degree at University campus Suffolk, graduating in 2010 and lives in Lawford, Essex.

The is the first time that a collection of his landscapes has been exhibited in one place.

Contact Brendan by email:             Brendan@deltic.net
Or visit his website :                        www.brendanphoto.net
Or contact the Level Best cafe:     artcolevelbest@gmail.com 
  
 

A Field of Cows
Mistley

£75

 Avenue of Trees
Stutton

£75

Country Garden
Lawford

£75
 Mistley Church
from the Walls

£75

Poppies
at Shotley

£75



Southwold 1

£75

Southwold 2

£75

Southwold 3

£75

Stormy Skies
Tattingstone

£75

The Walls
Manningtree

£75


Prints for sale on display in gallery

from £2 - £25 each









Brendan's show lasts from 27th April - 20th May and can be viewed between the hours of 9 - 4pm - monday - friday.

Monday, April 2, 2012

Level Best Art Cafe Easter Auction


Welcome to the Level Best Easter Auction. The show is comprised of 33 images each painted by a different trainee of Artco. The bidding for each picture will begin at £5 and bids are made by sealed envelope. If you would like to reserve an image please email artcolevelbest@gmail.com



















































































A little bit about the way we work in the Art Department (ArtCo).

We provide the tools such as blank canvases, acrylic paint, and brushes and let the energy flow.

I’m a great believer in not interfering….or interfering as little as possible. If I think that there is a lot of energy but no distinct idea of how to start making a picture, I offer a process like using a square or wedge shaped stencil to paint inside. If they then repeat this action, having chosen 3 or so colours, a form emerges which carries the energy with it and builds until there is an instinctive moment when the picture is finished.

Putting a background colour onto the canvas with a roller or a brush is also a good way to get rid of inhibitions, and make a start.

Providing a good atmosphere in the Art Department is important too. We work best in one free of

too much chatter, in a place where people can take their time and concentrate quietly. JRO, ArtCo.


1. DAVE’S FAVES

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5




2. SIMON’S SPECTRUM

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5







3. KAYLEIGH’S BUNNIES

2012

mixed media

bidding starts at £5




4. JOE’S GREEN LEMON

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5




5. JOHN’S MOON PICTURE

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5





6. SCOTT’S JUNGLE

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5








7. TOM’S BLUE, GREEN AND PURPLE

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5








8. WILLIAM’S BUTTON GRID

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5










9. CHRISTINA’S CHINESE FLOWERS

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5









10. JEFFREY’S PLANTS

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5








11. KAYLEIGH’S TORTOISE

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5




12. JOE’S BEACH

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5





13. bernadette’s chicken

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5











14. HANNAH’S TIGER

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5



15. RYAN’S HOLIDAY

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5




16. HAYLEY’S ANIMALS

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5







17. BERNADETTE’S DANCING HARES

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5






18. BERNADETTE’S CHURCH

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5






19. JOE’S PEOPLE

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5


20. JOE’S OLYMPIC CROWD

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5



21. KARI’S HEROES

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5




22. TRISH’S ROUGH SEA

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5



23. KIERAN’S ABSTRACT

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5



24. JAMES’ CEDAR TREE AT ASSINGTON HALL

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5




25. JOHN’S CARS

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5Bold





26. TOM’S NOCTURN

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5








27. JOE’S RED SQUARES

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5




28. HANNAH’S SNOWY HOUSE

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5








29. EMMA’S FLOWER WITH SQUARES

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5







30. EMMA’S SANDY FLOWER

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5





31. EMMA’S GREAT ORME

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5




32. ANDREWS MAP

2012

painting

bidding starts at £5





33. KAYLEIGHS CUP CAKE

2011

Print

bidding starts at £5







The auction will last as long as the show which will be 2nd - 27th April.

Reserves can be made by emailing artcolevelbest@gmail.com or phoning 01206 366 059.

Bidding is done by sealed envelope and dropping into our bidding box in the cafe, we look forward to seeing you soon.