John Hoyland: Imaginary Beings
‘These mad little hybrids’ is how abstract painter John Hoyland described the set of 25 ceramic works made at the Royal College of Art in his sixties. Seen for the first time since they were made in 1994, the joyful and creaturely works are inspired by the artist’s travels and show a freer way of working compared to the style he was known for exploring in the 1980s.
22 November 2024 – 16 March 2025 at Henry Moore Institute, Leeds
House Guests: Words to Live By; Words to Live With
The decorative art mecca of David Parr House has a new exhibition based on words. Artists including Joke Amusan, Marice Cumber and Issam Kourbaj have been asked to respond creatively to the unique Arts & Crafts interiors of the house, and to contemplate the power of the words and phrases that we choose to keep in our daily lives.
Until 6 December 2024 at David Parr House, Cambridge
Made from this Land by Emma Edmondson
Southend’s historic associations with brick making are explored in this set of public artworks –made with the local community from over 500 handmade bricks. Artist Emma Edmondson learned the craft of traditional brickmaking to create columns and wall sculptures for the coastal city, working with local ceramicists to create slips and glazes from local seashells.
Public artworks around Focal Point Gallery, Southend