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Exhibitions

Current Exhibition

Money for Old Rope - The Art of UpCycling

13 June - 16 July 2010

Recycling at it's best.  Dominic’s work has always tried to unlock the promise of reclaimed materials, taking the discarded and the devalued and gently altering its appearance to give new life, new value and new purpose.  In this exhibition his upcycled four-legged friends not only display wonderful form and movement but also the very essence of the canine character. 


His witty, imaginative sculpture presents familiar items in an unexpected way and is sure to make you smile as he creates truly inspirational dog sculptures of all shapes and sizes using the most incredible range of everyday materials from old school climbing ropes through to supermarket carrier bags, french baguette papers and even plastic milk bottles.  Click here to view exhibits.

A selection of canine paintings by other gallery artists will also be on display.

Private View on Sunday 13th June from 11am till 2pm.  Please call or email us if you would like an invitation.

Upcoming Exhibition

Modern Day Animaliers - Sam Sopwith, Georgie Welch and Kate Denton

3 - 31 October 2010

Without doubt Sam, Kate and Georgie are three of the most talented animaliers of our time; all have already achieved a significant international following and their work features in the private art collections of several notable connoisseurs.  Their work is exquisite and this exhibition includes a mix of both their canine and equine works in two and three dimensions.

Hound Jigsaw, oil on canvas by Sam Sopwith

Bill, bronze by Georgie Welch


German Pointer, bronze by Kate Denton
 
A feast of fine art presented by Sam Sopwith, Kate Denton and Georgie Welch.  Private View on Sunday 3rd October from 11am till 2pm.  Please call or email us if you would like an invitation.

Past Exhibitions

Hare of the Dog

30 March - 30 April


With a very welcome nod to the long-awaited Spring we mix lots of lovely hares with our canine friends to create a whimsical and quirky mix of artwork from the gallery's permanent cadre of artists.



Love Me, Love My Dog  

14 - 27 February 2010

An exhibition of fine jewellery with a subtle and witty canine theme by Margaret Turner, Designer Goldsmith.
Deep-Sea-070

Margaret Turner is a prodigious talent renowned for her distinctive, sculptural jewellery designs.  Her elegant pieces are beautiful works of art that transcend fashion and feature in many private and royal collections as well as in musuems thrughout Europe.   The exhibition will feature pieces from across her portfolio and will showcase her latest collection Love me, Love My Dog which she has designed for Stockbridge Gallery and which will be launched at our special Valentine's Day reception.  A selection of dog paintings and sculpture by resident gallery artists will also be on display.  Please do come and enjoy this dynamic collection of jewels and gems.

 

Not Just for Christmas      15 Nov – 24 Dec 2009
An eclectic and slightly whimsical mix of period and contemporary dog paintings, sculpture, ceramics and textiles all themed around the dog and selected with giving in mind.



Born from the famous Dogs Trust strapline 'A Dog is for Life, Not just for Christmas' our Christmas exhibition not only showcases a great selection of dog paintings and sculpture but also sets out to raise a substantial sum of money for the Dogs Trust charity. The star of the show is Faith Hope & Trust whch has been painted and donated by Paula Vize.

Signed limited edition prints of the painting are available with all proceeds going to Dogs Trust. For more details of how to order click here Faith Hope & Trust by Paula Vize.  For more details about the work of Dogs Trust click here.

Paula also has several other wonderful paintings showing in the exhibition.
Other contemporary artists represented at 'Not Just for Christmas'  include Marie Ackers, Joy Beckner, Robert Bradford, Sue Britton, Olivia Brown, Thuline de Cock, Barry Daiper, Virginia Dowe, Aron Gadd, Camilla Gardner, Gitte Gibbons, Dominic Gubb, John Gustard, Justine Hadfield, Nina Harvey, Nigel Hemming, Victoria Hunt, Anne Marie Marshall, Belinda Matthews, Charlotte Moreton, Mary Ann Rogers, Sam Sopwith, Mark Smallman, Hannah Steedman, Pippa Thew, Georgie Welch, and Tony Uloth.

A Sporting Chance            11 Oct – 7 Nov 2009

In celebration of our sporting breeds
Private View:  1am - 2pm Sunday 11th October.




Slum Dogs of India    

20 Sep – 10 Oct 2009
A photographic exhibition by Eloise Leyden.


When photographer Eloise Leyden spent a year travelling around India, she became fascinated not only by the vibrant beauty of the land and the warmth of its people, but also by the country's sizeable population of stray dogs. Eloise's empathy with animals is captured perfectly in this set of colourful and touching images of dogs roaming the bustling city streets, scavenging in markets, basking on sandy beaches and sleeping just about anywhere.  Different aspects of the dogs’ daily life are chronicled: a sadhu feeds an eager pack of street dogs in Rishikesh, while a puppy snoozes in a hole he dug to escape the midday heat in Varanasi and, in Calcutta, a dog forages among the crows on an open rubbish tip on the side of the road.  The photographs reveal the close bond that often develops between the dogs and their fellow street dwellers - humans and animals alike - and document the efforts of individuals and groups to promote the welfare of the strays. The images have been consolidated into a book, Slum Dogs of India published by Merrell.  Signed copies are available from Stockbridge Gallery along with limited edition signed prints.