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ArtSway, New Forest

ArtSway is a contemporary visual art venue based in a converted coach house and stables in Sway, in the heart of the New Forest. The gallery opened in 1997, and since then has developed a varied programme of exhibitions, projects and activities that has earned it a sound national reputation. Emphasis is placed on engaging new audiences through a range of courses and workshops.

In addition to a high quality changing exhibition programme of contemporary visual art, ArtSway regularly hosts artists in residence, providing dedicated studio space and accommodation. The artist benefits from professional development advice and production facilities, and has the opportunity to exhibit the work in the galleries with the support of the professional ArtSway staff.


ArtSway
Station Road
Sway
Hampshire SO41 6BA

01590 682260
www.artsway.org.uk

Alexis exhibited her work at ArtSway from Sat 30 April to 19 June 2005. Her work focuses on installations that fragment ideas of structure and meaning, drawing upon the intuitive and emotive in a world where meaning and logic predominate.

Tuesday - Sunday 11.00 - 5.00pm, free.

 

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The brief

On offer was the use of a studio at ArtSway for approx. 2 months, for a visual artist working in any medium. Applicants were asked to put forward a proposal for how they would use the time, space and budget available, and to demonstrate how it develop both their artistic practice and their career.

There was no theme, but the selectors were looking for a thoughtful attitude combined with innovative work of good quality, based on sound ideas and a creative approach. Also expected was an interest in sharing creative skills and working with others.


Alexis Stevens was selected from a very strong field. Alexis graduated from Falmouth College of Arts in 2004, and wants to extend her painting practice to connect with architectural space.

She completed her residency by installing her new work in the main gallery at ArtSway. For images of this exhibition, see exhibition

For images of work in progress, see work in progress

ArtSway is a contemporary visual art venue based in a converted coach house and stables in Sway

The Artist

Alexis Stevens

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