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Exhibition Open Studio 1
​Saturday 18th June to Sunday 3rd July
11am to 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday

​An exhibition of new works by Artbox artists remembering their friend Mark Sheridan who lived at Prospect Cottage in Wingfield.

Artbox is a Community Interest Company which provides art sessions for adults (16+) with special needs.  We are based in Chediston, near Halesworth, with spacious studio space set in beautiful surroundings.

This exhibition has been made possible by a generous donation from Mark’s family and we hope to make it a regular feature of the Artbox calendar.  Mark came to Artbox three times a week for over twelve years; it was described by his cousin as Mark’s ‘happy place’. 
He was the life and soul of any gathering and as a long term resident of Wingfield it seems fitting that this exhibition should be held here at Wingfield Barns.  All proceeds from the exhibition will go towards funding future shows in Mark’s memory by the Artbox artists.

Artbox is a not-for-profit organisation set up to provide daytime creative art workshops for adults 16+ with special needs in the Waveney area of Suffolk. The sessions are facilitated by artist Helen Murray and her team at our large well equipped studio at The House on The Hill Chediston, near Halesworth

Our aim is to encourage art as an activity beneficial to mental health and well-being and to enable opportunities for our artists (Artboxers) to make, exhibit and sell their work. We are committed to providing new opportunities for the Artboxers, helping to develop their confidence and self esteem.

Rachel Spender
​Saltmarsh

​Firstsite Gallery commissioned the film and the project received support from the Firstsite Collectors along with the logos of their funders.

Saltmarsh 

This series of aerial photographs by Rachel Spender were shot using medium format film cameras, whilst flying in a light aircraft with an open door.
The prints were hand made by the artist in a traditional darkroom.

“Flying over the East Anglian coastline you are quickly aware that the landscape is neither flat nor bleak but visually fascinating and rich in an ancient wilderness ecology which is both natural and manmade.
The natural formations and marshes in this intertidal zone have evolved over thousands of years. Some of this landscape remains untouched by man, whilst others have been reclaimed for agriculture, grazing and fishing. The exciting visual juxtaposition of the these two opposing forces gave rise to the making of these images.
The textures, patterns and sculptural formations are caused by the effects of tides on shingle bank and saltmarsh - the natural breakdown of crustaceans and seashells - and what happens when fresh water meets salt water, and when humans, across the ages, have interrupted this natural flow of events.
All is revealed at low water, when the tide is right out, and the low winter sun casts long, sharp shadows.”

Rachel Spender 
2022

Open Saturday 30th July to Sunday 4th September, Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 4pm
Gallery 1

We have four exhibition spaces available for hire -
Galleries 1 & 2 (either individually or combined), Gallery 4 and The Great Barn.

All galleries are modern and spacious with hard maple floors and gallery tracklighting.

The Great Barn is available for larger-scale event exhibitions.

We are always happy to discuss specific requirements so please contact us for information including details of hire fees.

For further information call 01379 384505 or email