Just the weather for sitting pretty – Ultraviolet Jellyfish Deckchair – Striking Abstract Art, framed in a deckchair by Jacqueline Hammond at http://www.smartdeco-style.com
Tag: seaside
Here’s a sneak peek at a painting I’m working on today.
Every year to mark the winter solstice much of Brighton come down to the seafront for Burning of the Clocks organised by community arts organisation Same Sky. I want to capture the way the crowd leaning on the railings are lit up by the fireworks and the sky has an eerie glow.
About Burning the Clocks
For almost two decades, Burning the Clocks has become a special date in Brighton’s calendar. Taking place on the winter solstice, this fantastical procession brings magic to the streets, with a stream of luminous lanterns and a spectacular 2,000-strong parade.When the winter carnival has wound its way to the beach, people pass their handmade paper and willow lanterns – filled symbolically with their hopes and dreams – into a blazing bonfire and prepare for the spectacular fire show and firework display.
Held on the shortest day (longest night) of the year, this growing tradition marks the passing of time by ‘burning the clocks’ and welcoming in the new sun. With over 20,000 spectators, this popular event turns the spotlight away from the more commercial side of Christmas and lights up the darkest of winter nights.
Burning the Clocks was created by Same Sky in 1994 as a way for the whole community to enjoy the festive season, regardless of faith or creed. Each year a new theme, related to the concept of time, is incorporated into the event to bring new and exciting elements.
As part of the event, Same Sky carries out free lantern-making community workshops for disadvantaged local people. Some of those we work with are homeless young people, single fathers, and young carers. We encourage them to make something they are proud of, fire them up with creative passion and bring them together with their community through the shared experience of art.
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Part 2: The SmartDeco range
SmartDeco contemporary art inspired home and giftware brand from British artist and designer Jacqueline Hammond was at Spring Fair International Trade Show, Birmingham NEC from 2-6th Feb 2014. The range was exhibited in the Contemporary Gift and Home sector, Hall 6, Stand 6R43
Combining beauty with functionality, SmartDeco translates Jacqueline’s vibrant paintings into richly detailed design pieces for the home and garden. Showcasing designer deckchairs, chic cushion covers, beautiful bed linens, and scenic look-at-me lampshades.
Bold, witty, elegant, the range brings art off the gallery wall and into the heart of the home, bringing some on-trend painterly style to your interior. Key pieces include the evocative ‘Seaside’ lampshade, vibrant poppy print cushions, and the unique ‘Life’s a Beach’ deckchair – a bestseller that has caused a huge splash in the style press.
Visit the SmartDeco website and Jacqueline’s portfolio site to find out more.
Would you like to become a stockist? If you are a retailer and would like to enquire about selling our products, please do get in touch by email to info@jacquelinehammond.co.uk and request a trade catalogue and price list.
Here’s some photos of the SmartDeco range on the stand at this year’s Spring Fair
SmartDeco – Stand 6R43. Contemporary Gift and Home, Hall 6,
SmartDeco – Stand 6R43. Contemporary Gift and Home, Hall 6
Would you like to buy something you’ve seen in this blog? As well as our websites SmartDeco and Jacqueline Hammond, the range is available to purchase from various independent retailers internationally and we recently got invited to open a store on notonthehighstreet.com – check it out !
All enquiries – info@jacquelinehammond.co.uk
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Spring Fair International Trade Show, Birmingham NEC 2-6th Feb 2014.
SmartDeco‘s contemporary art inspired home and giftware range from British artist and designer Jacqueline Hammond was exhibited in Contemporary Gift and Home, Hall 6, Stand 6R43.
Here’s a photo of Jacqueline on the stand.
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I have donated this painting to an auction in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust to be held on Thursday 14th June 2012 at 7.30pm at Wickwoods Country Club in Hassocks.
(Acrylics on Canvas, black frame, 40x40cm)
‘Sit and Throw’ is an early piece in a popular series titled ‘The Groyne Series’ that depicts teenagers and kids having fun and hanging out on the stone walled sea groynes along the shoreline of the beach where I live in Brighton. Often submerged, the groynes are revealed as the tide changes and make ideal platforms for jumping into the sea or ‘tomb stoning’, as it’s referred to in the media.
The series came about from observing these lively activities on those (rare) sunny days spent by the seaside at my local beach, although people often remark that the scene could be anywhere in the world. The silhouettes of the figures are defined against the brightness of the sky, evoking fond memories of the height of summer.
Several in this series have already been sold at previous exhibitions. All the initial mini 10x10cm paintings have been snapped up, but this is the first 40 x 40 cm canvas in the series. To view the other works in the series take a look at The Groyne Series Gallery on my website.
Local established artists have kindly donated work to be auctioned off in a Silent Auction format. Each painting will be assigned a number and there will be ballot points where you are able to fill out your contact details and the highest amount you wish to bid on the painting. Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to improving the quality of life and chances of survival for the six young people aged between 13 and 24 diagnosed with cancer every day.
Artists include: myself (obviously) Karen Burt, Claire Fearon, Romany Mark Bruce, Julieanne Gilbert, Grant DeJonge & Julia Schultz and many more…
All proceeds from the auction will go to the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Any Queries please contact Karen on karenannburt@aol.com
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Continuing the sea and sky theme but I feel the need to start including people in the scenes again. So this is a bunch of teenagers leaning on the railings above Madeira Drive in Brighton.
