Jenny Hammerton ~ Artist & Exhibition Review
Jenny Hammerton ~ Artist
Comrades, what a day!
Spring has sprung but what has it brung?
Well, apart from your host’s poetry, which would make even Tennyson weep, quite a lot and it started with a preview of an exhibition of the art of Jenny Hammerton and much more twas a great day.
Read on comrades, lest you want your Party Card marking . . . .
Confusion reigned at La Casa Goldeneye this morning, there was a mysterious big, bright yellow light in the sky, I thought I must be dreaming but looking around I couldn’t see Pamela Anderson so presumed I was, regrettably, awake.
Today was a double bonus, Meet the Artist Day at Caistor Art Gallery - guaranteed a winning day and in glorious sunshine as well.
Walking into 28 Plough Hill I was greeted by the smell of freshly brewed coffee and a buzzing atmosphere in the cafe, up the steps, though the library and into the doorway of the gallery
BANG !
Wow, superb . . .
Real impact. I have to say this is a great exhibition, the work is superb. All works are untitled as the artist prefers you to decide on interpretation.
It’s varied both in technique, ‘feel’ and look, all superbly executed and fascinating, the painting below was particularly to my liking.
I keep thinking just how it hit me as I walked in the door and it was interesting to see I wasn’t alone, I observed several others similarly affected.
Stunning artwork of course but, a large part of this impact comes from the actual hanging of the exhibition, an art in itself I suggest.
There’s a huge amount of thought, planning and co-ordination which goes into the laying out of these exhibitions and a large part of the exhibitions success relies on it and in Jenny Hammerton’s case they’ve done her proud - hats off to the Hanging Team at Plough Hill
Jenny Hammerton ~ Artist
I read a brief summary of the artist and her work before going but frankly it doesn’t remotely do it justice, words cannot, certainly not mine.
You need to get down there and take a look, you certainly cannot consider being anywhere in the vicinity of Caistor and not making a detour to the Caistor Art & Heritage Gallery - this is an exhibition you won’t want to miss.
If that wasn’t enough excitement I thought I’ d leave there and set out in search of a bit of the Cold War and find an ICBM site, which I did, write up another day.
Not content with that I then went to Abbey Walk and met the always fabulous Gill and a tremendously refreshing and interesting couple, one half of which made up half of the clothing designers Stella & Alf
I’ve been surrounded today by nothing but fabulously interesting people and Cold War isolation, truly enjoyable and a joy to not only be alive but also to be making something of the fact and enjoying it.
Regards to all, especially everybody I met today who played a part in making it joyous and memorable
Rod
Little Brother said,
March 3, 2013 @ 7:20 am
Rod,
That looks great! I really like the picture too. Another success for the gallery in finding this artist. Her work looks really interesting.
Rod said,
March 3, 2013 @ 7:55 am
LB,
it is indeed another success, they’ve never missed and I’ve enjoyed every visit
Best
Rod
Jenny said,
March 3, 2013 @ 3:46 pm
Thankyou for your kind words Rod.
Your review made yesterday joyous and memorable for me too!
With best wishes, Jenny
Rod said,
March 3, 2013 @ 6:48 pm
Jenny,
thank you for a superb exhibition, I thought it superb and heard others say so too.
Pleased you found the review and a warm welcome to the site.
Kind regards,
Rod
Sam Marriott said,
March 4, 2013 @ 8:12 am
Hey Rod, Sam here - the other half of the couple of which half is half of Stella and Alf (phew). Thank you for the words of praise, I have never been referred to as ‘refreshing’ before and more often than not, ‘interesting’ is stated with alternative meaning. Had a quick look through your site and realised that this is far from the first time I have stumbled across this place, I think it’s your interest in war relics that has lead me here before. If you want to explore more cold war/WW2 sites in and around Caistor I am more than willing to give you a tour one weekend. I have spent most of my childhood hunting out bunkers, shelters, lookout posts and other interesting abandoned stuff nestled in the Wolds.
Your photography is fantastic and you describe your work exactly how I do. I take images for my pleasure only. If others like it that’s great but no, I will not photograph your children/horse/car/house. Here is a link to my work if you wanted a quick browse (click ‘portfolios’ at the top to see different sets)
http://srmphotography.pullfolio.com/portfolios/bisserup-dk
I’m glad that your recommending Caistor as a place to stop off in an have a look around, It really is an interesting little town with a lot to offer.
Are you on twitter, facebook or linkedin Rod or have you confined yourself to this single site?
Cheers and once again, great to meet you - Sam
Rod said,
March 4, 2013 @ 8:32 am
Sam,
thanks for the comment and it was a genuinbe pleasure to meet you on Saturday.
I’m on all 3 sites you mention Sam, that said I only realy look at FB.
I’m always very keen on finding new Cold War sites I’ve not visited Sam, very much so.
Off to check out your photogrpahy now
Take care and hope to catch you again Sam
All the best
Rod - a Cold War Relic himself!
Sheila said,
March 8, 2013 @ 11:28 am
We enjoy meeting you at the monthly exhibitions at Caistor Art & Heritage Centre.
You have become our favourite and most respected blogger.
Do you mind if I display your wonderful article on the gallery wall for visitors to read too. I am sure your words will give people a chuckle!
Best wishes
Sheila
Rod said,
March 8, 2013 @ 6:12 pm
Sheila,
it’s a real highlight in my calendar and I love going.
Please do display whatever you wish and whenever you wish.
Already looking forward to my next visit.
Kind regards,
Rod