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A rare butterfly and Britain’s largest slug are amongst the animals which have inspired a piece of music to be performed by the Lyric Chamber Orchestra.
Local composer Gabi Mills came across Dartmoor’s Little Five and decided to write some music about the National Park’s special wildlife.
An English artist is inviting the people of Denmark to send her a letter. Gillian Taylor is commemorating the last hundred days of the Danish Postal Service with a work of art. Gillian’s paper art is inspired by communication. Her previous work has included sets of tiny envelopes made with Second World War love letters, andContinue reading “English artist invites Denmark to write to her”
Devon Open Studios6-21 September During Devon Open Studios, artists across the county will be inviting people to see how they work. The event is an opportunity to meet the artists, hear about their inspiration and take a peek inside their studios. Artists and makers will be demonstrating and showcasing their work in attics, sheds, galleriesContinue reading “Meet the artists”
Audiences are being asked not to reveal the ending of a new play inspired by an explosion that took place over 250 years ago.
‘47 – A Ghost Story…’ was inspired by a visit to Beer Quarry Caves in Devon, where writer Richard Crowe learned of a tragic event in 1758 when part of the quarry roof collapsed.
A paper cello, a ‘Sky Window’ and a portrait of Van Gogh are all part of an exhibition inspired by the colour blue.
Two artists had the idea to collaborate on the exhibition at Powderham Castle, which has its own special shade known as Powderham Blue.
Gillian Taylor has been taking photos of the sky every day since the first lockdown, and Jane Perkins decided to create a large-scale installation of a bowerbird’s bower, decorated with blue objects from the Castle.
Granite, gorse, and boat graveyards have all inspired a group of artists and poets who have been exploring a historic transport route from Dartmoor to Teignmouth.
More than 20 creatives have been walking together over the last few months, delving into the heritage, landscape and geography from moor to sea.
Overwintering birds, expansive skyscapes, and rusting metal have all provided inspiration for artists featured in an exhibition celebrating the estuaries of the south west.
Drawings, prints, mosaics, ceramics, soundscapes and sculptures are included in ‘Time and Tide’ an exhibition at MAKE Southwest.
A group of women based in East Devon have created a radio programme about the sea for Occupy the Airwaves – a celebration of women’s voices for International Women’s Day, 8th March. Dreadnought South West will broadcast on the radio from 8am to midnight with a range of programmes, including an hour-long programme about living by theContinue reading “Women celebrate living by the sea for International Women’s Day”
Some new street art with contributions from local people is adding a splash of colour and community spirit to Newton Abbot. Artist Joe Webster wanted to involve the community in creating the new 16-metre high artwork which was inspired by a giant oak tree, felled to make way for the war memorial a century ago.Continue reading “Iconic historic tree inspires new mural for Newton Abbot”
A sculptural paper installation and a fictional sound story are helping to reveal the tales behind Exeter’s paper making past.
Double Elephant Print Workshop will be showcasing the fascinating discoveries made during Paper and Print – a year-long community research project into Exeter’s paper mills.
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