Saturday 17 October 2009

Focus Gallery Est.1971

                                                                                  Ground Floor of The Gallery





The Focus Gallery on Derby Road Nottingham was created by Norman Rowland in 1971.
The gallery has successfully exhibited art craft sculpture jewellery and handmade gifts by some of the U.Ks best artisans, and continues to thrive today in the hands of myself and my husband Angelo Murphy.


                    Constellation necklace by Lorraine Murphy


The gallery has 3 floors holding the work of around 150 artists and makers , with names such as Phil Greenwood, Kathleen Caddick ( etchings) Nick hedderley John Bond and Angelo Murphy ( original paintings and drawings) and limited editions from many more artists across the uk.





Head Study in Charcoal by Angelo Murphy


We Currently have a beautiful display of blown glass by Stuart Ackroyd,fused glass by Kevin Wallhead and sculpture by Walter Awlson, alongside works by many other well respected artists.
The jewellery collection is extensive, with peices by Alys Powers, Lorraine Murphy ,Frances Noon, Caroline cowen and many others.





                                        


Our Textiles selection contains the provocative and
 creative works of art and Dolls by Gillian Smith,
scarves by Diane Jones and handknitted
hotwater bottles by Juliette Barret.

Get your Gift list all wrapped up at Focus Gallery
Ceramics By Mark Dally

Painting By Nick Hedderly
Oil Painting By John Bond


Painting By Gillian Smith

May the Force be with you!











Well today was very interesting, I met the Actor David Prowse, who is famous for playing Darth Vader and the green cross code man.




What a lovely man, not Starry in the least and he was happy to pose for Photos for the crowd.




He was at the opening of a new business opening next to our arts and crafts gallery " Focus Gallery", called The Moster Store, which sells film memorabillia.




Heres a few photos !

Friday 16 October 2009

New Blogger- be patient with me!


Well heres my blog, not sure what to do really but as with all technology I hope to catch up pretty soon!
I am hopefully about to create an interesting blog crammed with interesting ideas from other artists and makers based in the UK, or further afield.
In the meantime thanks for stopping by!