Thursday, March 28, 2024

Colours of Africa

Sally Oldaker meets an artist whose work reflects his roots.

Fusion of old and new

Dave Morgan previews the latest exhibition by an Alvechurch art group.

If you go up to the woods today . . .

Keith Woolford meets a bear and a Robot in the Lickey Hills.

Learn to make a mosaic

Village readers will recall our photos of the special mosaic at Alvechurch Middle School in memory of pupil Finlay Church – and now its creator is offering workshops where participants can learn to make a mosaic of their own.

A garden for Finlay

Hannah Genders adds planting to a very special creative project.

Stitched with love

Artrix in Bromsgrove was full of colourful creations when Avoncroft Young Embroiderers held a Stitch Day in the foyer.

The power of colour

Sally Oldaker meets a village artist whose work attracts international attention.

Artists’ homage to Hockney

Although there are original basic sketches by David Hockney that go up for auction at £10-£15,000, if you want something really striking by the artist it will cost you considerably more – indeed, one of his paintings sold for £5.2 million in New York in 2009.

Paul’s Wilde life

Keith Woolford chats to fellow photographer Paul Wilde about his ‘all consuming’ hobby.

Make a start with affordable art

Hopwood-based artist Paula Hamilton suggests buying art in a gallery.