David Dodsworth is a well established artist. The most common question he is asked is; “what kind of thing do you do”? The answer is always a different, generally reflecting the most recent works that he has been involved with.

In previous work he has looked closely at the imagery of prehistory, and calligraphy in many different language systems, using paint and print.

A commission for a series of glass bowls and sculptures being made in Los Angeles took his work in a totally new direction.

David Dodsworth has a wide range of interests and many of the pieces are derived from nature, architecture, and geometric composition. However, some things; his love of music, and its resonance for instance, is best expressed abstractly.

His approach is best described as eclectic (n) one who uses a method or approach that is composed of elements drawn from various sources or (in art) selecting what seems best from various styles, doctrines, ideas, methods, etc.

At the moment he is looking at the way that technology and digitisation can be used to obscure, reveal, or degenerate a figurative image, combined with layers of consciousness.

Charlotte Cornish is a well established artist producing prints and paintings. The dominant theme of her work is the nature of human experience. Creating tensions and harmonies through the use of colour and form.

Much of the initial inspiration for Charlotte’s work comes from places she has visited and have significance to her. Often using photographs as a starting point, and as the compositions develop, combining elements taken from the photographs with imagery drawn from personal experience. Charlotte is fascinated by the possibilities of colour and colour relationships and the infinite potential they have to create dynamic connections and reactions.

Charlotte Cornish uses acrylic paint for her paintings as it dries relatively quickly. I like to build up numerous layers of poured paint in thin veils, which contrast with more thickly applied paint, creating a raised surface on the canvas. Waiting until the paintings are dry before applying each subsequent new mark allows her the opportunity to remove or modify painted areas, without affecting the preceding layers. I work with the canvases flat on the floor for much of the time. The paintings take at least eight weeks to complete.