You Only Loved me when my hair was long Multi media Artist Samina Bukhari has created this series of work on wood exploring her Dual heritage as a mixed British Pakistani woman. The Title is a homage to Frida Kahlo’s ‘Self portrait with cropped hair’ 1940. Her work responds to her experiences of being projected … Continue reading Samina Bukhari
Patterns of the Peaks
Bill Tolly - Recent work Bill is influenced by the beautiful landscape of the Cheshire /Derbyshire Peak District. He responds to the rolling hills and vibrant colour scheme within such landmarks as Shining Tor, Macclesfield Forest , The Roaches and Hope Valley. He takes a mixed media approach using Sharpie marker, watercolour, acrylic paint, as … Continue reading Patterns of the Peaks
Lisa Blake
A series of 4 Iconic Black British women Oil paintings My work is primarily painting. It is about being Black, British and female, showcasing Black females as strong, independant, beautiful women in their own right. My Paintings capture the strength and resilience of these women who have all succeeded in their respective industries despite all … Continue reading Lisa Blake
Creative Connections
Expanded Embroidery Wreaths All the wreaths on display have been created by participants of the Creative Connections group that meets on Tuesday mornings led by Embroiderer Chris Hogben from Hoop Doggy Dog. For the last 6 weeks the group have been using various different techniques to create wreaths including, embroidery, stitch, pom pom making, crochet, … Continue reading Creative Connections
Folk Art Dolls
Folk Art dolls inspired by Folklore and Folktales, The Changing of The Seasons, Plants, Flowers, Trees, The Sun, The Moon and much more.
Inspired by insta
An exhibition of Collages and sculpture by Artist Penelope Nyau that has been Inspired by Insta.
Islamic crafts
Handmade Crafts by Naheed The items on display are all handmade, and are a culmination of 30 years experience crafting, stitching and experimenting with new techniques. Islamic prayers for protection often feature in Naheeds creations as well as abstract resin art and paper craft. She continually explores new ideas and likes to give things a … Continue reading Islamic crafts
The Drifting Boat
A selection of Paintings and Postcards by Chen Xi This exhibition explores the feelings of Separation. People are separated by distance, pandemic, persecution, natural disaster and war; People are separated by different beliefs and values. Sometimes, people are separated simply because they grow up, move to other places. When they are out there in the … Continue reading The Drifting Boat
Thought Migration
Birds of Alchemy The works presented here are the results of 5 art wellbeing workshops led by Samina Bukhari funded by a Trafford Council neighbourhood grant. They were a journey of self-exploration incorporating Meditation and creativity. Participants at all stages of their creative path worked with several fundamental art practices and mediums. The workshops have … Continue reading Thought Migration
Pass the camera
One film camera – one theme – 6 participants – 24 pictures over 6 weeks…. at least that was the plan!
OT creative space 