This statement can perhaps be applied to our current 'Quay and Coast' exhibition where we have seen artists work directly from the Cornish coastline as impetus for their collections, picking up where nature ends; bringing rich, jewel-like ocean greens and blues to our gallery in St Ives.
We have paired together some photographs of Cornwall taken by our Gallery Assistant Izzy, to give you an insight into the inspiration behind some of the works currently on display in Porthminster Gallery.
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| Sea and Stone - Ceramicist Peter Beard draws inspiration from the colours of the coast. |
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| Stormy Seas - Angela Charles' 'Wettest on Record' captures the force and strength of Cornish waters. |
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| Harbour wall, boats and buoys - Craig Underhill's ceramic work echoes the colours and textures found in traditional Cornish Quaysides. |
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| St Ives' pink skies - painter Erin Ward's inspiration comes from glorious Cornish sunsets. |
'Quay and Coast' is on display at Porthminster Gallery until 10th May 2014.
All photographs courtesy of Izzy Adams.
