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October
2017.
Press Release | Midwinter Wild at New Craftsman Gallery | 2 Dec to 6 Jan

Press Release

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Midwinter Wild

Rebecca Polyblank and Cornelius Jakob Van Dop

2 December to 6 January

 

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The Brown Hare | Papier Mache and Wood | Rebecca Polyblank

Over Christmas and into the New Year, New Craftsman Gallery celebrates nature inspired artwork with an exhibition of painting and fine objects by two of Cornwall's most unique artist-makers.

Metalworker and Master Craftsman Cornelius Jakob Van Dop was born in the Netherlands but settled in Cornwall in 1973. His exquisitely detailed and highly decorative copper, silver and gilded jewellery boxes and brooches are inspired by wild creatures, natural forms and childhood memories of landscapes, skies and moonlight.

Painter and sculptor Rebecca Polyblank lives and works on Bodmin Moor, and is inspired by the area's unique landscape. The varied flora and fauna of the moor are reflected in her decorative paintings, and her sculptures of rabbits, owls, deer and other creatures, all of which convey the gravitas of bronze work, but are in fact skilfully created from papier-mache. The exhibition is on show 2 December to 6 January.

 

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Moths and Crescent Moon Silver Box | Cornelius Jakob Van Dop


New Craftsman Gallery, 24 Fore St, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1HE.

01736 795652 / info@newcraftsmanstives.com / www.newcraftsmanstives.com
 

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For press information and artist interviews contact Mercedes Smith at Fine Art Communications director@fineartcommunications.co.uk / Tel 07825 270235 /www.fineartcommunications.co.uk


 

Print Ready 300dpi images for press use:

The Brown Hare | Rebecca Polyblank

Silver Box | Cornelius Jakob Van Dop
 



Editors Notes

New Craftsman St Ives

With an international reputation amongst art and craft collectors for its painting, sculpture and quality studio ceramics, the New Craftsman is regarded as one of the most important spaces for contemporary artists in St Ives. Founded in 1962 by Janet Leach, wife of Bernard Leach, it holds an unrivalled reputation as one of the country's leading art and craft venues. Now in its 55thyear, the gallery's annual programme of mixed and solo exhibitions continues to support the work of Cornwall's and the UK's very best painters and craftspeople.

New Craftsman Gallery, 24 Fore Street, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 1HE | Tel: +44 (0)1736 795652 |info@newcraftsmanstives.com| www.newcraftsmanstives.com