At the Crossroads + TULIP: two fundraising exhibitions for Dorothy House at 44AD
To celebrate 40 years.. and to raise further funds and awareness, Dorothy House is delighted to announce two upcoming exhibitions curated by 44AD artspace.
At the Crossroads - a fundraising exhibition by Brian Rusher for Dorothy House
Exhibition Extended: Mon 11th - Sat 16th July 2016, Open: 12pm - 3pm (Sun 11am - 4pm)
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Gallery room 1 will host an exhibition of paintings and mixed media by Brian Rusher.
About two years ago local artist Brian Rusher came to something of a crossroads in his life and decided to donate a sizeable collection of his artwork to Dorothy House.
The artwork in this exhibition comprises mixed media creations originated mainly in acrylics, pastels and collage, where his subject matter is inspired by personal experiences, his environment and extensive travel including periods of living in southwest France, India and Switzerland. This has resulted in a close affinity with landscapes as well as ancient and tribal cultures, their customs, beliefs and art-forms.
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Brian Rusher originally trained at art school followed by an accomplished career in Graphics and Advertising, where he won national Design awards, and now creates personal artworks alongside teaching Art and Design. The artist’s work has been purchased and displayed privately in the UK, France, USA, Holland and Switzerland as well as exhibited at galleries in England, France, Canada and India.
Dorothy House are extremely grateful to Brian for his generous donation to the charity. Some key pieces will carry a reserve, but the majority of the exhibition catalogue will sell for what you, the buyer, feels it is worth!
Brian Rusher currently teaches Visual Arts in the international sector in Switzerland and has taught in schools and colleges across Wiltshire, France and India. He has also operated Art as therapy workshops locally and in France.
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Featured in Publications:
| 1994: | Artist profile and work featured in Reading Evening Post newspaper. |
| 2005: | Artist profile and work featured in La Dépêche newspaper in France. |
| 2009 - 2011: | Artworks and exhibitions featured in Bath Life magazine. |
Brian Rusher: Artist and Art/Design teacher
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TULIP: a fundraising exhibition by artists for Dorothy House.
On view in Gallery room 2 will be an exhibition that honours the tulip via a multitude of creative guises. From traditional painting to contemporary abstraction, local and international artists, designers and celebrities (including Paul Smith and Julian Barratt aka Howard Moon from The Mighty Boosh!!) have kindly donated their interpretation of the well loved flower which has become so entwined with Dorothy House.
44AD will open to the public at 12pm on Friday 8th July, so please arrive early to avoid disappointment, as there will be some absolute art bargains to be had!
Please contact or call Katie on 07753 378 325 for any further info.
