Ann Bridges - Peacock Feathers

Book 2 started its journey in North Wales in the hands of Ann Bridges.

In 2009 I was curating 'Lines and Strata 2' -contemporary welsh drawing in its widest sense. We aimed to include pieces by a wide range of artists, many of which challenged  accepted ideas of what drawing might be.  Buttons (seen here in the Lines and Strata  blog) was submitted by Ann for the show and was one of the more unusual pieces to be included.

Since that time I have enjoyed getting to know her and her work -- her printmaking
skills  show a love of colour and a sensitivity to the materials- a feast for the eyes. Ann will be at Printfest in Ulverston during early May this year when around 40 fabulous printmakers gather to show their work.

More links:
Ann Bridges http://www.ann-bridges.com/
Printfest http://www.printfest.org.uk/
Lines and Strata 2 - contemporary Welsh drawing at Denbigh

Ruth Watherston

Ruth Watherston works in a diverse range of media and so I was intrigued to see what she would add to book 4. I can't wait to see this piece close up in my hands which won't happen until the book finally returns to Wales, fully completed. i like the way she has extended it onto both sides of the page.

Previous work includes 'Sheep'  made from rubber bands which dotted the grass  and intrigued visitors at the Henley Arts and Music Festival in 2004 (I have seen smaller versions which moved under remote control) . Since then Ruth has continued recycling domestic objects with results somewhere between whacky furniture and soft sculpture

Web:   www.ruthwatherston.co.uk

Email:   ruthwatherston747@btinternet.com