Rode Artworks, local artists' group based in Rode, Somerset

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Vicky Randall : Emma Le Lohe : John Nankerviell : Lucy Quartley Natalie Duncan : Rachel Poa : Hodder family


Vicky Randall Vicky has been producing painting and sculpture since 1979. Her work is in private collections in many countries. Sculpture: Vicky works in clay to produce terracotta, or has the work cast in bronze or bronze resin. She has received commissions for portrait heads of children and adults, in England, France and Hong Kong. She has also been commissioned to portray a racehorse, Twice As Sharp (a copy is in the exhibition). Painting: Vicky has worked in oils, watercolour and pen-and-ink. Her subjects are mainly landscapes, and she has been commissioned to paint people’s houses in both England and France. Exhibitions: in France and UK. Most recently in St Germain, France. and Somerton, UK. Contact: Vicky Randall, 9 The Old Brewery, Rode, BA11 6NU 01373 831571 vrandall@dsl.pipex.com

Emma Le Lohe Emma is mostly self taught, apart from a one year art foundation course. In the last few years Emma has returned to painting. Her work has been experimental, drawing inspiration from organic forms, the texture and colour of natural objects, using various techniques and mediums and working onto canvas, paper or wood. Emma is planning more mosaic work and other three dimensional projects in the future. This is her first exhibition.

John Nankerviell John Nankerviell has been drawing all his life. He studied at the Fine Art Department at Reading University. Especially since 1970, he has lived and travelled in India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, the Yemen Arab Republic, the Czech Republic, Ireland and Turkey. Exhibitions: He has had major solo exhibitions in the West End of London, and undertakes architectural commissions. He is always trying to complete and rework unfinished pieces – with some progress, he is pleased to say.

Lucy Quartley Lucy works in oils, creating semi abstract paintings which use colour and texture to evoke a personal response to the landscape. Translucent layers of paint are built up and then worked into, so that texture made from brushmarks and the rubbing away of paint add to the richness of the finished painting. Exhibitions: 1997 Black Swan Open, Frome. 1998 Solo exhibition at the Round Tower, Black Swan, Frome. 1999 Pizza Express, Bath, as regional winner of The Pizza Express Art Competition. 2000 Bath Society of Artists Open, Victoria Gallery, Bath. 2000 Royal West of England Academy Open, RWA Bristol. 2001 Black Swan Open, Frome Contact: For commissions contact 01373 830984, email lucym.evans@btinternet.com

Natalie Duncan Natalie designs daywear & glamorous party pieces made using wire, vintage glass beads, freshwater and cultured pearls, swarovski crystals and semi precious stones. Every item is handmade and no two creations are the same. A bold distinctive style, full of colour and texture. Personal commissions are a speciality.

Rachel Poa (Biography coming soon )

Hodder family Kate and Matthew Hodder both share a love of photographing scenery important to them. Kate - 18, adores the coastline of Cornwall and West Wales and has surfed here over the last few summers. Matthew – 17, also loves dramatic countryside, his choice from a recent 3 peak challenge charity fundraising weekend. Kate and Matthew are both delighted to have the opportunity to show a few of their favourite pictures as next year both will be away at university.

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