The Blog & Bugle Summer Arts Show runs until 4 August at Brixton Library. Twenty-nine local artists are exhibiting their work in two categories (amateur and professional).
There will be a winner in each category decided by a public vote which is taking place during the show. Make sure you visit the library and vote for your favourites. Winners will be announced on 6 August.
Arts editor Leslie Manasseh (left) with Binki Taylor of the Brixton Project (centre) and Vanessa Ayiku, interim general manager of the Brixton Pound
Bugle Arts Editor Leslie Manesseh welcomed artists, local dignitaries and invited guests to an early view of the exhibition on Tuesday 3 August. He thanked everyone for coming and told the exhibitors. “This is the first time for the Summer Arts Show. There has been lots of very positive feedback about the artists work already.” Leslie also thanked the library and its staff for their enthusiasm and support.
Below are a selection of pics from the preview. Visit the library and vote for your favourite.
Editor Linda Quinn (left) with Sonia Winifred, Lambeth council cabinet member for equalities and culture
Art show entries are in the gallery below. Voting is only by ballot at the exhibition in Brixton library
Afros JADA SIMMS (self taught)
Bees on a globe thistle MICHELE SEDGWICK (self taught)
Untitled TREVOR CHRISTIE (self taught)
Windmill under the stars MATHANKI KODAVASAL (professional)
Isaac Newton’s apple JOHN SPICER (self taught)
Artwork 01a JEZ JACOBS (professional)
Tri-logia CARLOS SUAREZ (self taught)
Colin 2019 DENZIL EVERETT (professional)
Family KAREN SMITH (professional)
The Preacher in Brixton Market JOHN BATESON-HILL (self taught) Judges’ favourite
Aretha Franklin in Brockwell Park MARTIN GROVER (professional)
What Lies Beyond JANET BAKER (self taught)
Pain inspired abstract CHARLIE RICE (professional)
Eye ANNALIESE FAYE (self taught)
Maggie Aoussou FIONA FREUND (professional)
Levitation CARLOS SUAREZ (self taught)
Family KAREN SMITH (professional)
Woman On Pink RACHEL BATE (self taught)
Minnie Diamond MARIA BEADELL (self taught)
Apple Blossom JOHN BATESON-HILL (self taught)
It’s Already Too Late STEVE WILDE (self taught)
Judges’ favourite
Figures with a Tree ANDY INSH (professional)
Regents Park 1 CLAIRE BRENNAN (professional)
Ye KATE NEWINGTON (professional)
Girl with Flower ANNALIESE FAYE (self taught) Judges’ favourite
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