Sophie von Hellermann, Elephant in the Room, 2013
Sophie von Hellermann, Elephant in the Room, 2013
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Photo: Richard Bryant / arcaidimages.com
Drawing on the giant chalkboard, Learning studios
Photo: Nick Strugnell
Photo: Dave Higgleton
Photo: Dave Higgleton
Richard Bryant / arcaidimages.com
Photo: Richard Bryant / arcaidimages.com
Photo: Richard Bryant / arcaidimages.com
Photo: Richard Bryant / arcaidimages.com
Fluorescence, December 2011
Photo: Elaine Tribley
Richard Bryant / arcaidimages.com
Photo: Richard Bryant / arcaidimages.com
Photo: Dave Higgleton
Photo: Dave Higgleton
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Sophie von Hellermann: Elephant in the Room
Saturday 25 May - Bank Holiday Monday 26 August
firstsite presents a major exhibition of new paintings by the London-based artist Sophie von Hellermann.
Elephant in the Room features new large-scale canvases and two three-dimensional painted works, including a 7.5-metre high ‘pyre’ inspired by the witch trials that took place in Essex during the English Civil War.
Edward Bawden: Essex Watercolours
Saturday 25 May - Bank Holiday Monday 26 August
firstsite presents a small survey of watercolours by the Essex-based painter and graphic artist, Edward Bawden.
Born in Braintree in 1903, Bawden was one of the most influential British graphic artists of the 20th century. The paintings in this exhibition depict images of Essex, from scenes of his garden to village churches and farm buildings.
Bank holiday opening hours
firstsite will be open from 10am - 5pm Bank Holiday Monday 27 May. See our newly opened exhibitions, Sophie von Hellermann: Elephant in the Room and Edward Bawden: Essex Watercolours.
May Half Term activities begin Monday 27 May, with CineWild Club Week and Wild Painting! Enjoy a feast of fabulous free family films during the Half Term holidays or outdoor art activities with our Associate Artists.
From Wednesday 29 May - Saturday 1 June, Airlock Lounge's Y.A.K.zine will have free creative activities designed by Y.A.K. (Young Art Kommunity) to actively explore popular culture for ages 12 - 26 year olds.
