As part of the summer programme at Snape Maltings, Suffolk, Britten Pears Arts is staging Summer Contemporary. The exhibition includes more than one hundred artists, all with a strong Suffolk connection, exhibiting in several galleries and spaces across the site. Curated by Devi Singh, Summer Contemporary is Britten Pears Arts’ most ambitious exhibition of work by contemporary artists.
Amanda Ansell is showing two new paintings from the studio, ‘When the Daffodils Bloom Again’ and ‘In the Moonlight’. She says, “These paintings are about nature and the infinite. They consider how landscape can evoke wonder, curiosity, and spirituality and challenge our understanding of reality. Snape Maltings with its serene pastures and river estuaries is the perfect location to exhibit this work”.
Peter Pears (one of the founders) was a major collector of contemporary art, and Britten Pears Arts has a long history of public and commercial exhibitions, but this is their largest show yet. Artists include Laurence Edwards, Glenn Brown, Jila Peacock, Fiona Lewis, Maggi Hambling, Roger Hardy, Susan Cox and Nadio Koo.
Britten Pears Arts is a unique cultural charity located on the Suffolk Coast, born from the creative partnership of composer Benjamin Britten and singer Peter Pears. Britten Pears Arts continues the founders’ vision of making music and the arts accessible and enjoyable for all, contributing to community well-being and nurturing talent nationwide. With a diverse program that includes world-class music, art events, and a commitment to creative health, Britten Pears Arts is a testament to its founders’ progressive legacy. All artwork is for sale.
https://brittenpearsarts.org/exhibitions/summer-contemporary
Exhibition: Saturday 20 July 2024 – Sunday 01 September 2024
Venue: Concert Hall Foyer, Building 21, Winch Gallery, Dovecote Studio & Lawns, Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk IP17 1SP
Price: Free
Image: When the Daffodils Bloom Again. 30x30cm. Oil on canvas.