30 October 2009, 09/256
Let your imagination run wild with Youth Open and
Objects of Desire
Craft makers and young people will be showcasing their talents
at two popular exhibitions that are about to be unveiled at Chapel
Gallery.
Visitors will be enthralled with this year’s Youth Open, which
opens to the public from 31 October, followed by the annual
innovative Objects of Desire exhibition, which can be viewed from 7
November.
Imaginary Landscapes was the theme for this year’s Youth Open
and the selection of works that has been chosen by the judges for
display shows how the youngsters have let their imagination run
wild as to the kind of environment they’d like to live in. There
are lots of weird and wonderful characters featured in these
magical fairylands, and the young artists have used a range of
techniques from paintings, drawings, 3D, collage, photography and
textiles to reflect their ideas.
Hot on its heels is ‘Objects of Desire’, which brings together
established makers and fresh talent who put forward an innovative
collection of contemporary craftwork. Artworks include striking
collections of ceramics, glass, jewellery, metalwork and textiles.
The exhibition considers our continued fascination with
contemporary craft and design objects as society becomes more
design aware.
This exhibition also provides the ideal opportunity to purchase
original pieces as perfect Christmas gifts.
Cllr Andrew Fowler, Portfolio Holder for Community Services,
said: "It’s a double delight at Chapel Gallery as these two popular
annual exhibitions come to town as both reflect the sheer diversity
of work and talent we have here in West Lancashire. The Youth Open
shows that we certainly have lots of budding artists in the making
who I’m sure will have successful careers if they choose to
progress their creativity. While Objects of Desire brings together
an abundance of unusual and unique crafts that capture the
imagination."
You can visit the gallery off St Helens Road, which is free,
anytime from 10.00am to 4.30pm, Tuesday to Saturday. The café is
open from 10am to 4pm.
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