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Handcrafted Albums for The Pool House Gallery by Ursula Jeakins
Freedom is a Very Special Thing by Sculptor Alison Berman
Curator’s News – Installation at The Old Rectory Gardens
Curator’s News – Installing ‘Dans L’Intervalle’ by Edith Meusnier
Online Exclusives – Echinacea Superfluity Stem by Ruth Moilliet
Bridget Bailey Textile Artist Bridget Bailey – Investigative Making
Online Exclusives – Gold Honeybee Brooch Pin by Catherine Zoraida
Online Exclusives – Commonplace Books by Ursula Jeakins
Online Exclusives – ‘Traces Quenington’ by Sally Fawkes
Ai Hasimoto Kinoko Sculpture Ai Hashimoto – ‘Kinoko’ and ‘Pink Tsunami’
Stephanie Cushing Sculptor and Curator A New Curator for Fresh Air Sculpture
sally decourcy at fresh air sculpture The Deeper Meaning of Sally de Courcy’s Mandala Art

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ABOUT FRESH AIR SCULPTURE

Set up by art collectors, Lucy and David Abel Smith, the first Fresh Air Sculpture was held in the Quenington Old Rectory gardens in 1992. Acclaim for the show’s originality and innovative mixture of traditional, modern and cutting-edge outdoor sculpture has grown year by year and Fresh Air Sculpture is now an established and much anticipated fixture in the art events calendar. Fresh Air Sculpture became a charitable trust, under Quenington Sculpture Trust, in 1997.

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Katie Mawson exclusively for The Pool House Galler Katie Mawson exclusively for The Pool House Gallery Over the past couple of years Katie has been collecting vintage cloth bound books from local charity shops, she uses the cloth from these books as both her palette and canvas. She slices, cuts, rips and skins these beautifully marked and faded cloths from their boards; this is all part of the making process . . . deconstructing to then reconstruct into something new. We are thrilled to have some of these works in The Pool House Gallery during Fresh Air Sculpture 2022. @katiemawsonart #katiemawson #thepoolhousegallery #freshairsculpture #freshairsculpture2022 #contemporarycraft #designermakers #britishcraft #quenington
The beauty of these ceramic pieces for Fresh Air S The beauty of these ceramic pieces for Fresh Air Sculpture. @clarepalmerceramics 🙌 @clarepalmerceramics The second of the large scale wall sculptures that I will be exhibiting at @freshairsculpture 5-26 June.⁠ ⁠ I'm exhibiting with over 60 other sculptors in the stunning gardens of The Old Rectory, Quenington, Glos.⁠ ⁠ Tickets are available at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freshairsculpture #freshairsculpture #freshairsculpture2022 #clarepalmerceramics #clarepalmer #ceramicinstallation #sculptureshow #sculpturegarden #sculpturelovers #quenington #visitgloucestershire
Who knew these would look THIS good! @sarabudzikm Who knew these would look THIS good! @sarabudzikmaking What a location Fresh Air Sculpture is held in! The stunning gardens of the Old Rectory, Quenington in the Cots Wolds. A tranquil and beautiful place where the sounds of bird song, the occasional pheasant, and the odd fish popping up dominate. Transformed into a poetic place where visual language is explored in a wonderful array of forms. More images will follow but you really have to be there to fully appreciate it. OPENS 5th JUNE! The event has been beautifully curated by @stephaniejcushingartist & the team of @freshairsculpture and generously hosted by the incredible Lucy & David Able-Smith, artistic philanthropists of the most welcoming kind. I can’t thank you all enough for having me me and allowing me to share this amazing privilege. #sculpture #scuplturegarden #outdoorart #amazingspaces #cotswolds #artforall #seeart #freshairsculpture2022 #getoutside #thingstodoinjune #jubileeweekend #summerevents #gardenart #gardensculptures #countryhomes #englishgardenstyle #amazingspaces #buyart #ownart #enrichinglife #thingstodo
Cameron Scott’s incredible, intricate and moving Cameron Scott’s incredible, intricate and moving wood carvings will be shown in Eliza’s house in the gardens at The Old Rectory, Quenington during Fresh Air Sculpture 2022. Cameron creates relief, wall mounted stories around his life – the places the artist has lived; memories of his childhood, and looking out of the bedroom window in a small Scottish village hoping for a different life. @crscarver #cameronscott #woodcarving #woodworking #woodartist #freshairsculpture #freshairsculpture2022 #britishcraft #woodcarver #quenington #sculptureshow #sculpturegarden #cotswolds #cotswoldsgarden #sculpturelovers #guidetocotswolds
Today is World Bee Day! A day to spread awareness Today is World Bee Day! A day to spread awareness of the significance of bees and other pollinators for our survival. There are a few things we can all do to encourage bees in our outside spaces.. Take part in No Mow May. Leave your lawns to grow for the joy of bees and other pollinators. Plant some lavender to attract insects year in, year out. Build a simple bee pond from a shallow tray with water and a few stones. A place for bees to rest and rehydrate. And don’t forget our ONLINE EXCLUSIVE - Gold Honeybee Brooch Pin by Catherine Zoraida @catherinezoraida 🐝 In celebration of 30 years of Fresh Air Sculpture, Catherine has paid homage to the humble honeybee. Not only are honeybees essential to our gardens and ecosystems, they also represent an abundance of thoughts and emotions. Throughout history, bee motifs have symbolised a strong network of unconditional love and support; they are also said to bring good luck and happiness to the wearer. Exclusively for Fresh Air Sculpture 2022, Catherine has designed a beautiful Honeybee Brooch Pin, made in 9ct yellow eco gold. The pin is life-size to a honeybee, with a wingspan of 18mm, and is made from recycled gold to ensure that it has been crafted in a sustainable and responsible way. The brooch is selling for £250. Catherine’s jewellery is collected worldwide, including by Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge who has supported her work from the very beginning. Catherine studied at Edinburgh College of Art under the watchful eye of Dorothy Hogg and has since become renowned for her elegant, yet playful designs that pay homage to our beautiful natural world. You can buy this wonderful and exclusive piece of jewellery via the link in our bio. #onlineexclusive #worldbeeday #catherinezoraida #catherinezoraidajewellery #bee #honeybee #beejewelry #beejewellery #goldjewellery #beebrooch #beepin #bee🐝
"The title, ‘Freedom is a Very Precious Thing’ "The title, ‘Freedom is a Very Precious Thing’” naturally followed. It was chosen before recent world events which may highlight the weight of its message". In our latest blog post, Alison Berman shares the inspiration and process behind one of her three sculptures for Fresh Air Sculpture 2022, 'Freedom is a Very Special Thing'. Click the link in our bio to read her story. #freedomsculpture #alisonberman #alisonbermansculpture #freshairsculpture #freshairsculpture2022 #metalsculpture #contemporarysculpture #sculpturegarden #sculptureshow #sculptureartist #quenington #cotswoldsgarden #sculptureevent #sculpturelover
The Pool House in The Old Rectory gardens transfor The Pool House in The Old Rectory gardens transforms into a contemporary craft and design gallery for the duration of Fresh Air Sculpture 2022. Sign up to our newsletter - via the link in our bio - for a sneak peek of what to expect. Although some is still a mystery to us! 📷 @steverussellstudios #freshairsculpture #freshairsculpture2022 #cotswoldhiddengems #cotswolds #cotswoldsgarden #thepoolhousegallery #quenington #cotswoldslife #cotswoldhomes #britishcraft #discovercotswolds
Our next Instagram Live in the run up to Fresh Air Our next Instagram Live in the run up to Fresh Air Sculpture is with kinetic jewellery designer and maker Sarah Pulvertaft @sarahpulvertaft Sarah will be joining us here live at 1pm on Tuesday 17 May. She will be talking about her practice and the amazing jewellery pieces she has and is still preparing for The Pool House Gallery around the theme of ‘Rhythm, Pattern, Repetition’. All the contemporary craft and design being shown at Fresh Air Sculpture has been made exclusively for the show. #sarahpulvertaft #sarahpulvertaftjewellery #freshairsculpture #freshairsculpture2022 #jewellerydesigner #britishcraft #rhythmpatternrepetition #kineticjewelry #kineticjewellery #quenington #sculptureshow #contemporarycraft #craftgallery
Ruth Moilliet’s beautiful Echinacea flower is ma Ruth Moilliet’s beautiful Echinacea flower is made by recycling the plastic off-cuts from the work she has produced for Fresh Air Sculpture 2022 and are available to purchase as part of our online exclusives. The flowers are created from recycled, used plastic carrier, food and postal bags that could otherwise have ended up in our oceans or landfill. Mounted on a 75cm stem they are suitable for long term display in a shaded part of the garden or an indoor planter. Ruth's flowers are exclusive to Fresh Air Sculpture and can be bought via the link in our bio. @ruthmoillietsculpture #ruthmoilliet #floralsculpture #flowers #echinacea #echinaceaflower #flowersculpture #freshairsculpture #freshairsculpture2022 #onlineexclusive
Ai Hashimoto’s ‘KINOKO’ being moved to their Ai Hashimoto’s ‘KINOKO’ being moved to their permanent position for Fresh Air Sculpture 2022. We couldn’t even contemplate hosting the show without the support and extremely hard work of Robert our head gardener and his team. It was Robert who captured Shaun in this picture. THANK YOU! #aihashimoto #kinoko #freshairsculpture #freshairsculpture2022 #contemporarysculpture #behindthescenes #quenington #figurativesculpture #sculptureshow #sculpturegarden #whatsoningloucestershire #cotswoldsgarden #cotswoldsevents
The theme for our selling exhibition in The Pool H The theme for our selling exhibition in The Pool House Gallery during Fresh Air Sculpture 2022 is ‘Rhythm, Pattern, Repetition’. Designer makers have produced exclusive work around this and we are beginning to see the amazing results. These brooches are by @emilykidson. Aren’t they fantastic? Silver, gold, wood and hand-painted details feature in Emily’s work alongside the colourful laminate she has become known for. Each unique piece of jewellery is the product of a convergence of moments, inspiration, playfulness and technical mastery. #emilykidson #emilykidsonjewellery #handmadejewelry #designernakers #rhythmpatternrepetition #thepoolhousegallery #britishcraft #handmadeuk #freshairsculpture #freshairsculpture2022 #contemporarycraft #contemporaryjewellery #broochhandmade #broochaddict #broochoftheday
‘They are not long the days of wine and roses’ ‘They are not long the days of wine and roses’. Lisi Ashbridge creates a wide range of original and beautifully crafted sculptural carvings for home, garden and memorials. The pieces she is bringing to Fresh Air Sculpture demonstrate her ability to respond to her sense of the spirit of place and in some instances, also reveal her wonderfully quirky sense of humour. Lisi is an elected member of the British Master Carver Association and the Lettering Arts Trust. @its_written_in_stone #letteringart #letteringpractice #stonecarver #stonelettering #lettingquotes #freshairsculpture #freshairsculpture2022 #stonecarving #stonecarvingart #outsideart #gardenart #cotswoldsgarden #cotswoldsstone
Up close with Richie Alli’s red glass ‘Flame’. #glasssculpture #redglass #glasstendrils #contemporaryglass #glassartist #glassartwork #freshairsculpture #freshairsculpture2022 #sculpturelovers #sculpturegarden #sculptureexhibition #quenington #englishgarden @richie_alli_glass @contemporary_glass_society #cotswolds_culture #countrygardens
Tomorrow, Wednesday 11 May at 1pm, we will be here Tomorrow, Wednesday 11 May at 1pm, we will be here Love on Instagram speaking to sculptor Carol Peace @carolpeace_art Carol will be speaking about the three pieces of her work showing at Fresh Air Sculpture 2022, about her inspirations, her process and future projects. #carolpeacesculptor #carolpeace #freshairsculpture #freshairsculpture2022 #contemporarysculpture #britishsculpture #quenington #sculptureshow #sculpturegarden #cotswoldgarden #englishgarden #gloriousbritain
Yesterday, with the help of the brilliant guys fro Yesterday, with the help of the brilliant guys from Cotswold Trees, we installed Edith Meusnier's fibre discs 'Dans L'Intervalle'. You can read more about these beautiful discs and how the installation went on the news page on our website - via the link in our bio. #freshairsculpture #freshairsculpture2022 #treeart #sculpturesintrees #fibreart #fibresculptures #cotswoldsgarden #cotswoldgarden #sculptureshow #sculptureexhibition #contemporarysculpture
Our curator Stephanie, knee deep helping install ‘Drifted’ by Steve Messam @rougeit for Fresh Air Sculpture 5 - 26 June. #stevemessam #stevemessamartist #sculptureexhibition #sculpturegarden #sculptureshow #cotswolds #contemporarysculpture #englishgarden
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