A FREE art exhibition, featuring two distinguished members of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, has been opened by Mayor of Bewdley, Coun Nicole Harper, writes Shauna Begley.
The exhibition of work by Colin Simmonds and Peter Shread is now open at the Wyre Forest gallery in the Bewdley Museum, from 10am to 4pm each day up until October 26.
Both artists will be in residence Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the duration for those interested in discussing their working practices.
Picture by Colin Hill. s
It is a captivating display of contemporary British art as the contrasting styles of both artists make for an interesting and challenging presentation.
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Picture by Colin Hill. s
Colin Simmonds initially trained at the Moseley School of Art before moving to the Birmingham College of Art during the 1950s.
His early works were inspired by the Wyre Forest through naturalistic paintings. However, his recent works although still inspired by panoramic views of Birmingham, Kidderminster, Worcestershire and Herefordshire, now showcase a more expressive approach.
Picture by Colin Hill. s
His work had been exhibited at the John Moore’s Exhibition, the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, the London Pastel Society and the Europe Salon in Brussels.
Peter Shread also trained at the Moseley School of Art before moving on to the Birmingham College of Art.
He taught in Dudley for many years until taking early retirement in 1993.
Picture by Colin Hill. s
Peter presents a bold collection of woodcut and linocut relief prints that are made by meticulously crafting a background outline on a block, inking the block with a roller and then printing on a hand press.
His work is characterised by bright colours and distinct outlines and has earned him numerous accolades.
Picture by Colin Hill. s
During opening night, both artists stressed the importance of supporting the visual arts and out of the three towns of Kidderminster, Stourport and Bewdley.
This exhibition in the Bewdley Museum is the only gallery open to the public where the artists may display their works.
