For Release 06.07.15
Woodhayes Gallery Announces its Inaugural Exhibition
Dick Hewitson & Maisie Parker : Metamorphosis
Honiton—Woodhayes Gallery announces its inaugural exhibition: Metamorphosis
featuring the work of artists Dick Hewitson and Maisie Parker, which opens on Saturday 7th
November 2015 .
“We are so excited to be hosting our first exhibition at Woodhayes Gallery,” said Greg
Page-Turner (Owner Woodhayes Gallery). “The gallery has been purpose-built as a
contemporary, exhibitions’ space and we are thrilled to welcome Dick Hewitson and Maisie
Parker as our first featured artists. We hope to encourage many South West-based artists to
exhibit at this stunning new venue”
Both the exhibiting artists are based in the South West : Dick Hewitson is a Dorset
painter and Maisie Parker, a printmaker from Devon.
About the artists
Dick Hewitson has lived in Dorset for over 40 years. His interpretations of landscapes,
ranging from contemporary figurative to abstract are mainly painted in oils.
After initial research in the field, creating rapid sketches in pencil, ink or charcoal, Dick
returns to create the artwork in his studio. He often also incorporates charcoal marks into his oil
paintings. Colour is a significant aspect of his work, blending subtle colour mixes for his
paintings.
“When walking, I always carry a sketch book, as I am looking for something which
triggers an emotional response. The landscape is not a ‘view’, I feel immersed in it,” explained
Dick, “Drawing helps me, as an artist, to see. My landscape work draws on feeling, memory and
understanding.”
Maisie Parker is a freelance artist, painter, printer and illustrator. She works in mixed
print media, although drawing is at the heart of her work.
“Drawing is a way of knowing, a mode of enquiry and a visual language. Life drawing is
the source of all my print work and is ongoing. It is the most important part of my art,”
explained Maisie.
“Printmaking lends itself to repetition, and here I have produced work based on life
drawings, using screen printing, lino printing, mono printing and experimental oil pastel screen
printing.”
“I love the idea of the repetition of images and use it throughout much of my work. I
have found a new and vibrant palette, which has spilled over into my long-standing interest in
life painting, and has tapped into a deeply buried childhood enjoyment of colour.”
About Woodhayes Gallery : this creative space provides artists and artisans with a
contemporary gallery for hire in an inspiring, rural setting amongst the Blackdown Hills, just 1.5
miles from the antiques town of Honiton.
It features 200m2 of picture-hanging space and garden for outdoor sculpture, together
with the latest hanging systems and integrated gallery lighting.
With more than 40 years’ experience of art dealing and marketing, Greg and Fiona PageTurner tailor exhibition and workshop packages to meet artists’ specific needs.
Metamorphosis – Dick Hewitson & Maisie Parker : 7 – 18 November 2015
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For more information, press only:
Fiona Page-Turner
07720 880101
fiona@woodhayes.co.uk
www.woodhayes.co.uk
For more information about the artists:
www.dickhewitson.co.uk
www.maisie-parker.com