Dr. Adolf Steg: Painting by Numbness

02 Dec 2007 – 05 Jan 2008

An exhibition of unconventional illustrations exposing a strange and made up world.

This exhibition of works by local artist, show a representative selection of the shifting styles he uses to depict the made up world and it’s unusual characters. Dr. Steg has prolifically produced comics, drawings, reliefs and other objects for many years. Talking about the aim of his art, Dr. Steg tells Curator Kerry Hunt, ‘The World of Dr. Adolf Steg is the constant pursuit of pointlessness, spontaneity, stupidity, idiocy, literature, art and laughter all mixed together.’

You are invited to join us at the private view being held between 1pm-2pm Sunday the 2nd of December.

Luke Pattinson

07 Oct – 24 Nov 2007

A photography exhibition of atmospheric landscapes and objects with a ghostly edge. Amongst these extraordinarily dramatic photographic scenes, by emerging artist Luke Pattinson, we view the forgotten landscapes of Norway revealed through full darkness. Luke is based in Newcastle and exhibits all over the UK, so it is a pleasure to invite him back to his home town to exhibit these special photographs.
Let us know what you think. There is a comments book in the gallery or post a comment on the blog.

We hope to see you at the opening on Sunday the 7th of October from 1pm -2pm.

Rebecca Chesney: Low High Low

08 – 29 September

Nationally and internationally celebrated artist Rebecca Chesney, brings a serene exhibition of photography to the Kiln House Gallery this September.

Rebecca, who has recently exhibited at the Lowry and the Bolton Museum, has patiently stalked the tides of Skip pool Creek with her camera.

This tranquil exhibition explores time and nature in four minute intervals, allowing you to pass away the time.
All exhibitions are admission free and works are for sale. The Kiln House Gallery (Marsh Mill, Thornton) is open Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays from 11am to 3pm.

Stephen Oldfield

Come and see Stephen's oil paintings for yourself and let us know what you think.

Stephen Oldfield

Exhibition 5 - 26 August 2007

This one-man show of paintings by artist, Stephen Oldfield, offers a clear-cut peek at life.

Hanging in the Kiln House Gallery this month is a series of small oil paintings. Stephen describes familiar daily scenes with a humorous edge and depicts his self portraits with a sense of liberation and vulnerability.

Stephen is an uncomplicated artist with a straightforward outlook on our world, which emerges in his paintings.

Harold Bird: Forest

Exhibition 8 - 29 July 2007

This solo show by local artist, Harold Bird, presents a series of whimsical forest paintings. These unusual paintings of twirly trees and dark woods have a mysterious edge.

Harold intuitively paints the organic forms of trees and plants from Lancashire and Yorkshire landscapes, describing the motives for his paintings as being ‘the constantly changing weather and light, the moodiness and sheer power of the landscape and features within it are a constant mystery and joy to me.’

Adrian Pritchard: Osmosis

Exhibition 03 – 30 June 2007

This exhibition of new paintings by emerging artist Adrian Pritchard is a fusion of science and visual exploration in paint.

Pritchard, who has exhibited nationally and internationally including Japan and Germany, brings a series of new gloss drip technique paintings to the Kiln House Gallery, Thornton.

These paintings have an appealing fluid texture, and through intuitively mixing various types of paint he creates a crucial tension on the surface which suggests an ‘inner life force’ or organic presence.

Working with techniques parallel to that of a scientific experiment, Prichard explains ‘I make work that attempts to redefine our relationship with matter by using gravity, the very force that universally dictates form.’

Your last chance to see 'I wanna know what love is'

This is the last weekend and bank holiday monday that you can visit the Tom Ireland exhibition. We would love to know what you think! Post a comment on the blog or sign the visitors book in the gallery.

I wanna know what love is

Exhibition 06 - 27 May 2007

One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Emerging artist, Tom Ireland, exhibits a solo show of contemporary installation at The Kiln House Gallery. ‘I wanna know what love is’ rummages around ideas of love and loss and considers issues of cultural waste and memory.

Tom Ireland’s art blends handmade objects with handpicked objects from the real world. This union of ‘stuff and things’ generates a tussle between our society’s loved and unloved objects. These unusual installations create an unexpected dialogue between the art work and the viewer. This exhibition is full of playful nostalgia and a treat for all visitors.

Photograph by Tom Ireland 'On the Margin of the River'.

We Shall Pour Forth

Here's what is on in The Kiln House Gallery this April.

Come and see the rest!

Top: Claire Murray 'Untitled' Photograph

Bottom: Suzanne Carlyle and Shaun Kennion
'The Corner Stone' Photograph

We Shall Pour Forth

Exhibition 01 - 28 April 2007

‘We shall pour forth’ is the second exhibition to be appearing in The Kiln House Gallery. A group of eight photographers from the North West have dismantled and re-assembled the society we may or may not know.

They have probed poetically into our human traits, uncertainties, tendencies, relationships and living spaces. This collection of photographs delve into our culture and flash a spotlight on the greyest areas of identity.

Each photographer has focused on separate issues generating an intriguing observation of our society. Collaborative artists Shaun Kennion and Suzanne Carlyle have produced a site specific performance piece called ‘The Corner Stone’. Suzanne and Shaun explain the issue behind their work, ‘most of us, in relationships, are more adept at hiding than we are at seeking . . . we are challenged to be open.’

‘We shall pour forth’ is a truly curious combination of imagery waiting for you to discover it.

All exhibitions are admission free and works are for sale. The Kiln House Gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

Photograph above: Susan Campbell 2007

Gazette article March 07, 2007

Gallery's opening buzz at windmill

Thornton has put itself on the art map by the opening of a new gallery. The White & Black Show is the first exhibtion at The Kiln House Gallery at Marsh Mill.

It features black and white paintings and drawings by seven local artists, which rediscover familiar landscapes and architecture from the area and created an escited buzz around Thornton's Windmill.

Kerry Hunt, the gallery's curator, said: "I am thrilled to launch this exciting new space with a glorious mixture of contemporary and traditional works from a group of local artists.

"This gallery is aimed at enhancing the art community in the North West and I am looking forward to a thrilling and stimulating programme of events, workshops and exhibitions throughout 2007."

The White & Black Show is open until March 25.

All exhibitions are admission free and works are for sale.

Picture: Ian Lamond (Wyre Borough Council) Kerry Hunt (Kiln House Curator)

The White & Black Show - Preview

Kenneth Roberts

Morning sunrise on North Pier, Blackpool

Oil on Canvas

Early evening at Lytham Windmill

Oil on canvas

Ken's website: www.bbc.co.uk/lancashire/content/artides/2007/02/21/artists_ken_roberts_feature.shtml

The White & Black Show - Curator's Word

03 - 25 March 2007

‘The White & Black Show’ has challenged seven artists from the North West to create a representation of a building or place which they feel an attachment to.

This exhibition merges the individual visions of both amateur & professional artists from many generations. The paintings & drawings produced have instinctively fused together a reminiscent exploration of how the building was in the height of their memory & an illustrative commentary on what remains of that place today. Through this amalgamation of sentiment with description, a dialogue develops. The artist offers their recollections of atmosphere & spirit while the audience identifies the building/place (or their parallel) but answers with their own experiences & connections.

Kerry Hunt, Curator