Easter Art at Sullington
We are so excited to open for the season with an art exhibition showcasing fresh & new artists from Thursday 17th – Sunday 27th April, 10am – 4pm.
All artists are local to Sussex – we always think this is so important and there are so many talented artists right on our doorstep so why wouldn’t we?!
There will be a lots of pieces ranging from paintings to woodwork. All at a reasonable rate & something for everyone so don’t miss out!
The cafe itself will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday, 21st April but the exhibition will be open so swing by if you’re around.
Find out more about the cafe here. If you’d like to return to our Events page, click here.
Janie Longmore
After years working as an illustrator, Janie decided to pursue her passion for fine art, attending The St Ives School of Painting where she was taught by Alice Mumford.
Janie paints directly from life, in oil or gouache, with still life being a favourite theme. She is endlessly fascinated by arrangements of simple, everyday humble and beautiful objects.
Landscape is another constant theme in her portfolio, especially the Sussex countryside. She records her responses in sketchbooks and works from photos and memory to capture the feeling of a fleeting moment whilst walking on the Downs.
Light plays a crucial role in her paintings, whether it is artificial light to create mood and intensity in her still lifes in the studio, or the atmosphere of half-light present under grey skies.
Find out more about Janie here
Niall Clutton
Using locally sourced timber, Niall makes pieces that showcase this most versatile material in tactile, sculptural forms. Niall’s work ranges from hollow forms, bowls and lamps to vases, urns and amphoras, some up to a metre tall.
The outlines are kept simple and organic, allowing the wood to speak for itself. Niall even has used some timber from our farm here.
They can be functional, decorative or simply a lasting reminder of a cherished tree.
Find out more about Niall here.
Becca Tann
Becca works as a full time carpenter and uses local ash and oak to create & design stylish and minimalist furniture, all finished in milk paint and linseed oil.
The top is made from two planks held together with pegged loose tenons.
Becca is inspired by living more simply, she is an advocate for buying higher quality goods and uses local sustainable timber when she can. The higher grade timber ensures that the furniture lasts well.
She combines well-established woodwork techniques with contemporary design to create furniture and homewares which last a lifetime and beyond.
The furniture Becca crafts always has an emphasis on practicality and design.
Lucy Beale
Lucy studied Fine Art at Cumbria College of Art and Design, graduating in 1998.
Her work is mainly with oil paint on canvas and paper, taking inspiration from spending time in the Sussex countryside and coast with her family.
She uses muted colours and soft marks to express the subtly of colour and light on the landscape.
Whether in the depths of winter, or on a beautiful sunny day the ever changing light and transient nature of the surroundings are her inspiration.
Find out more about Lucy here.
Andrew Milne
After studying at West Sussex College of Art he followed a career in graphic design for 40 years before becoming a full time artist in 2019. His bold, contemporary paintings are inspired by the natural landscape around him; the tranquillity and isolation found in its rural spaces and the patterns and colours imposed on it by agriculture and the effect of the changing seasons.
Through his use of vibrant colour and expressive mark-making, Andrew explores our connection with the countryside, remembered from past walks and encountered afresh with each new season. The hopeful new life of spring and summer’s swaying grasses and hedgerows are inevitably replaced by autumn’s textures, long shadows and then the stark contrasts of winter light in the patchwork of fields and woods of the South Downs. It is this ongoing cycle of nature’s visual feast which he strives to capture and bring to our notice.
Andrew’s direct, immersive paintings often make a deep connection with the viewer, leading them into the Sussex landscapes that they know and love by heart.