Visit Gordon Hill’s website to watch the video of him talking in his studio about the role art played in his life and to browse a selection of his artwork.
Gordon Hill Art
Ardyn Griffin
Ardyn is a multi-talented artist with a rich imagination and a talent for story telling. Much of Ardyn’s work is inspired by her garden and this influence can be found throughout her paintings and exquisitely painted boxes. Plant motifs, people and animal forms all interlock with a richness of detail and light, akin to a woven tapestry.
Her playful papier maché sculptures are enjoyed by adults and children alike with their humour and diverse, imaginative designs. Cats, birds, boats, sheep, knights, ‘Russian dolls’ and beautiful wall clocks are just some examples but are the tip of the ‘proverbial iceberg’.
Why is the Studio 36 Board Important?
We are grateful to one of our board contributors Lynne Jessep for this piece. Be sure to click the ‘Read more’ link for the full text.
“Art has so many benefits. Culturally it enriches us. It can make us think deeply about things (Picasso’s Guernica speaks to us of the horror of war in a far more visceral way than, say, a news report for example) or Monet’s Water Lilies gives us tranquillity and connects us with nature and the restorative powers of a beautiful garden.
Art can bring communities together and give those who go unheard in society a voice…
Peter Farrie
Peter Farrie is a singer-songwriter who has contributed to Studio 36 performances Mindflight, Patterns and Why Not? What If? in recent years. He has an MA in songwriting from ICMP London and is regularly releasing new music.
Visit his website at www.peterfarrie.com
Step inside Studio 36 Exeter
This short film explores the magic of Studio 36.
