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<\/a>Painting by Marta Firkowska<\/p><\/div>\n
The paintings of Marta Firkowska currently on show in the house and studio that she shares with her partner, artist Simon Britton, reveal her as a creative colourist whose brushwork is vigorous while constrained by a close examination of human and natural forms, and also by the careful interplay of abstract forms<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Painting by Marta Firkowska<\/p><\/div>\n
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<\/a>Sculpture and drawings by Simon Britton in the ‘Old Bakery’ Studio.<\/p><\/div>\n
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The sculptures of Simon Britton follow two complementary traditions: figures and portaits modelled in clay, and construction in wood and found materials.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Construction by Simon Britton<\/p><\/div>\n
In addition, the studio displays many of his semi-abstract drawings, based on human forms and geometric shapes.<\/p>\n
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I recently returned to \u201cThe Old Bakery\u201d in Coventry and again found a hub of painting, drawing and sculpture made by two artists who have inspired many in their locality to attempt to make art, or to extend their artistic … Continue reading