Cambridge Art For Autism

Thanks, money raised and CAFA prize winners

2010-05-21T21:01:00.004+01:00

We are still waiting for contributions to come in but we raised around £2400 last night for the NAS.

Our special thanks go to the helpers on the night; Miranda, Tiggr, Vandy, Barbara, Liz, Jo and Karen. Also thanks go to Alistair for doing a fantastic job of comparing the raffle.

Cambridge Art For Autism prize winners are:

Molly Fenton - My Dog Sighs - Is This It?
Andrew Ashworth - Kaine Kulczak - Star
Gail Hazel - Jo Tunmer - Over The Hill
Julia Kemp - Tony Perez - Green Franki
Dave Ellis Brown - David Brown - Sienna
Paul Scott - Craig Kerrecoe - Try To Scream
Andrew Morley - Louise Hashemi - Churns
Mary Williams - Craig Kerrecoe - Bigger Than Myself
John Goodyear - Howard Guest - Black Pine
Alison Hawtin - Abbas Hashemi - Lovers
John Gardner - Barbara Grafton - Act Of Creation
Des Mathewson - Jean Picton - Untitled
Ute Boughton - Rhiannon Thomas - Wire sculpture
Jane Thomas - Alison Tait - Glass mirror
Liz Golding - Alison Hullyer - Ivy Berries
Martin Dickens - Peter Sutton - Untitled
Ann Merricks - Amanda MacPhail - Strawberry bowl

Barbara's Cambridge Art for Autism Photos

2010-05-21T18:06:00.000+01:00

CAFA contributor Barbara Grafton took some excellent shots of the exhibition before the event started.

Click here to see the rest of Barbara's photos...

Photos from the event last night

2010-05-21T12:13:00.000+01:00

Click here to see more photos from the CAFA event which took place last night.

More photos from the set up...

2010-05-19T16:16:00.000+01:00

Directions & Parking for tomorrow night's event...

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Four new works donated to the CAFA raffle

2010-05-18T21:38:00.007+01:00

We have been lucky enough to have been given four extra works to add to our raffle on Thursday.

A beautiful stained glass mirror by Ali Tait.

'Is this It?' by My Dog Sighs, a street artist based in Portsmouth.

'Green Franki' by Tony Perez, a street artist based in Kentucky USA.

A floral painting, 'Untitled' by Jean Picton from Bedfordshire.

Thanks to all four - we now have 17 works of art to be won in the raffle.

Getting ready for the Cambridge Art For Autism event

2010-05-16T20:18:00.005+01:00

Participating artists are now hanging their work for the Cambridge Art For Autism event on 20th May. It is constantly changing as work arrives but here are a few photographs to whet your appetite.

Guest at Cambridge Art For Autism - Amanda MacPhail

2010-05-12T19:17:00.003+01:00

Amanda MacPhail trained as an illustrator and taught Graphics and Illustration for many years on the Cambridge Foundation Course. She now designs images on fine bone china using sheets of glaze which are cut and floated onto the china and then fired. Amanda runs classes from home and takes commissions. Amanda is a member of Cambridge Open Studios and will be a guest exhibitor on the night. Amanda is donating a piece of her work for the Cambridge Art For Autism event and will also have a few pieces for sale.

Invitation list - now closed!

2010-05-11T08:54:00.003+01:00

We have had an amazing response to the Cambridge Art For Autism event on May 20th. All the invitations are now gone! If you would like to be put on a reserve list please email jo@jotunmer.com.

Style Magazine Article

2010-05-06T07:58:00.000+01:00

We have a small article in the listings section of this months Style magazine.

Cambridgeshire Journal Article

2010-05-05T16:04:00.002+01:00

We have been given a two-page spread in the May edition of the Cambridgeshire Journal which is fantastic. Great publicity for the invitation-only event held in aid of the National Autistic Society.

The Agenda Magazine Listing

2010-05-05T16:00:00.000+01:00

We have a decent listing on page 69 of the Cambridgeshire Agenda Magazine for May 2010. It's a free magazine for the Cambridgeshire area so pick one up if you see it.

More work from the Ideal Course at Impington Village College

2010-05-03T18:12:00.004+01:00

Jo Speak, a teacher on the Ideal Course at Impington Village College will be at the Cambridge Art For Autism event on May 20th. Here are a few more samples of work from the year 12 class.

The multi-talented Peter Sutton

2010-05-01T10:02:00.003+01:00

One of the exhibitors at the Cambridge Art For Autism event is Peter Sutton. Peter is not only a super talented graphic designer and creative director but an established painter and illustrator.

Peter's chosen painting medium is acrylic. For more information or to commission Peter check out his website.

Jo Tunmer's New York Exhibition

2010-04-30T08:55:00.002+01:00

British painter Jo Tunmer looks to nature’s solitary moments for inspiration, creating paintings that give traditional landscapes a contemporary perspective and allow the spectator to take part in nature’s stillness. Her works of art are often large in scale and her methods are both traditional and innovative; her conventional use of oil paints, canvas, wood, and paper are contrasted by her layering techniques, her frequent use of pure graphite, and “scratches” that reveal concealed hues. Her “scratching” approach, in particular, creates palpable depth on the otherwise flat medium.

Her British landscapes are aesthetically comparable to the works of Richard Diebenkorn and David Hockney, in turn reflecting her extended stay in Southern California. Her compositions are often characterized by a low horizon with minimal vegetation, allowing the billowing blue-violet skies to dominate the picture plane. Her paintings have an almost photographic power in their ability to capture transient moments in time, allowing the spectator to reflect on Tunmer’s memories and envision their own.

United in Art: Fine Art from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales

Reception: Thursday, June 10, 2010 6-8 PM
Exhibition Dates: 6/4/2010 - 6/25/2010

Jo Tunmer - Artist Page - Agora Gallery

'Part Of Something Bigger Than Myself' by Craig Kerrecoe

2010-04-28T09:59:00.000+01:00

This is the piece I will be donating to the CAFA raffle. It is a giclee print on canvas, mounted on white card and framed with a black solid wood frame. I'll also have a selection of work from the same series as part of the exhibition.

It is part of a series of digital images I have been working on recently, based on photographs of my original paintings. These photographs are edited in Photoshop, making much use of the 'cut-out' filter and then text (usually derived from the title of the original painting, or song lyrics) is applied.

I may also donate a couple of framed sketches, that I did last year, to the raffle. I'll have to have a rummage around...

Check Out Creative Boom Cambridge

2010-04-28T09:00:00.004+01:00

Creative Boom Cambridge is an online regional magazine about the creative industries in Cambridge and covers everything from fashion, film and photography to art, design, animation and marketing.

This site is managed and run by its parent Creative Boom - a national e-zine designed to celebrate, inspire and support the creative industries - in partnership with graphic designer Karen Jinks.

Its' purpose is to help creative individuals and businesses throughout Cambridge to network, secure more work and find out about everything creative that's happening on their own doorstep.
http://www.creativeboom.co.uk/cambridge/2010/04/27/cambridge-art-for-autism/

Testing the gazebo's

2010-04-28T08:54:00.003+01:00

On Sunday we tested out a couple of gazebo's in preparation for the 20th May. We'll be hanging the donated pieces in my old studio area.

Alison Hullyer hot off the press

2010-04-23T16:35:00.002+01:00

Here is Alison working at her press and kindly photographed by Chris Thomas. Thanks Chris!

Introducing Peter Sutton

2010-04-21T14:52:00.003+01:00

Peter will be exhibiting on May 20th.
Please contact any of the Cambridge Art For Autism exhibitors or Claire Scott for an invitation.

David Brown at work

2010-04-18T11:27:00.003+01:00

Here is David Brown, printmaker. Check out his website www.davidbrownprintmaker.com

Rhiannon in her studio

2010-04-17T23:16:00.003+01:00

Me at work on some of my new pieces.

The last layer of the Bridge of Sighs

2010-04-10T19:52:00.002+01:00

The last layer of the Bridge of Sighs
Originally uploaded by korp

I'm still cutting this bridge, although this is the last of the 4 layers...

Howard Guest at work

2010-04-09T10:45:00.003+01:00

Here is Howard Guest out and about in 'his vast studio':-) Howard will be at the C.A.F.A. event on May 20th and will be delighted to answer any questions on his latest photography project - the beauty of trees.

Barbara Grafton at work

2010-04-07T20:30:00.003+01:00

Here is Barbara at work in her studio. Barbara is a printmaker who has recently joined Ovenden Contemporary Art.

Kaine Kulczak at work

2010-04-03T12:14:00.004+01:00

Kaine, known as Korporate Kaine, is an exciting stencil artist based in Peterborough. His work will be on show at the Cambridge Art For Autism event on May 20th. Here he is in his studio.

Abbas Hashemi at work

2010-04-01T16:07:00.004+01:00

Abbas Hashemi is best known for his sculptures but he is moving back into more 3D work, particularly photography and calligraphy. His work is inspirational.

Jo Tunmer at work...

2010-03-31T14:45:00.004+01:00

This is Jo at work last year when the weather was a little brighter.

During April we will be posting photos of the artists involved in Cambridge Art For Autism in their studios.

The Bridge of Sighs - Cambridge

2010-03-19T20:37:00.002Z

The Bridge of Sighs - Cambridge
Originally uploaded by korp

I'm contributing to a great exhibition happening in Cambridge in May to raise money for The National Autistic Society. I've decided to do a stencil of the Bridge of Sighs and see how I can make it fit on a few different sized canvases...

I'm gonna try cutting this freehand as well so there is little manipulation in Photoshop, just cutting straight from the photo...

Introduction to Trees by Howard Guest

2010-03-19T11:39:00.009Z

The photographs that I will show are the first of a series of images on trees or more specifically the bark of trees. The photographs are really about the detail of bark, which when you start to look, is anything but the brown crayon feature of children's paintings. Finding the right bit of bark to photograph is about looking and seeing - about composition, form and colour. There are a vast array of trees out there, different genus, different species and different bits of bark...

Donate to Claire Scott's Fund-raising Trip

2010-03-19T09:24:00.002Z

Fund-raising trek to Machu Picchu - 22-31 May 2010 for the National Autistic Society.

Claire Scott:

"My first trek, in Jordan, was a truly wonderful experience and knowing that I was raising money for such a good cause made it all even more amazing. Thank you to you all who supported me. The National Autistic Society provides endless information, courses and support. I use them regularly and I am delighted to be raising money for them again.

So...the next challenge is the wonders of Machu Picchu. I am funding the trip so all funds raised will go directly to The National Autistic Society. The Inca Trail is classed as very challenging!! The trail includes very different terrain from high desert plateau to tropical Andean rainforest, ancient Inca ruins and diverse ecological zones - to the “Lost City” of the Incas.

Pan-pipes and woolly ponchos here I come!!! Thank you."

Click here to donate on Claire's JustGiving site

Contributor: Rhiannon

2010-03-18T22:03:00.005Z

Since graduating from the University of Huddersfield, Rhiannon Thomas has been exhibiting in her home town of Cambridge as well as London. Using her training in loom and hand weave, she creates sculptures with the traditional techniques of basketry and brading. The craft work is displayed as art pieces with light and shadow playing an important role. Textures and colours guide the shapes which are based on botanical themes as are Rhiannon’s paintings. They are semi-abstract and also act as inspiration for her textile sculptures.

www.rhiannonthomas.co.uk

Sponsorship

2010-03-18T11:33:00.002Z

We are delighted to announce that Co-operative Food and Granta Dental are sponsoring the Cambridge Art For Autism event in May 2010. Thank you to both companies!

Barbara Grafton, printmaker

2010-03-11T17:17:00.006Z

Introducing Barbara Grafton - prints full of zing that lift your spirits on these grey days!

Full list of participating artists for C.A.F.A.

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On Thursday 20th May 2010 the following artists will be exhibiting their work;

Peter Sutton, painter and illustrator
Barbara Grafton, painter
Jo Tunmer, painter
Craig Kerrecoe, painter
Howard Guest, photographer
Kaine Kulczak, urban artist
Louise Hashemi, painter
Abbas Hashemi, sculptor and visual artist
Rhiannon Thomas, textile artist
Alison Hullyer, print maker
David Brown, print maker

This is a ticket only event. Please contact Craig or Jo for more information.

Contributor: David Brown

2010-03-03T20:01:00.001Z

Click here for more details.

The C.A.F.A. Facebook Group

2010-03-03T13:46:00.000Z

You can keep up with the latest 'Cambridge Art For Autism' news and developments, as well as communicate directly with the contributing Artists, at our Facebook Group page.

Click here to join our Facebook Group.

Contributor: Jo Tunmer

2010-03-03T11:47:00.014Z

“British Artist Jo Tunmer has an extraordinary ability to read mood into landscape. Her paintings, deliberately absent of people, carry in bulk the real substances of human experience. Each of her works, drawn from a sketch or photo, has the quality of a faint, captivating memory. She applies layers of oil paint over time, eventually varnishing the surfaces. This process mirrors the way we relate to a natural space, becoming more firmly bound to it with repeated viewing".

Click here for more details.

Contributor: Craig Kerrecoe

2010-03-02T10:12:00.002Z

"Craig Kerrecoe uses colour as a way of abstractly studying and understanding his actions, reactions and interactions with those around him. Pursuing a relatively simple ‘flesh against machine’ metaphor, using nothing more than wallpaper scrapers, he scrapes paint onto each canvas, layer after layer, as if removing these layers from his own ‘self’. He then scrapes the paint off again in the hope that this removal process will somehow ‘reveal’ the true identity that lies beneath. Whether this true identity is genetically composed or spiritually based is probably less important than the expectation that, once free, it will be unencumbered by the weight of a lifetime of experience and assumption."

Click here for more details.

Contributor: Abbas Hashemi

2010-03-02T08:16:00.034Z

Please visit:

www.abbasculpture.co.uk
and
www.wysing-abbas.blogspot.com

Contributor: Alison Hullyer

2010-03-01T14:25:00.000Z

Alison Hullyer:

"I am a freelance artist, illustrator and printmaker, working in the village of Milton near Cambridge, England. I use various techniques in my work including pen and ink, oils and watercolours. I also use some printmaking methods such as collography and dry-point."

Click here for more details.

Claire Scott's JustGiving page

2010-03-01T13:42:00.003Z

Claire Scott has a JustGiving page for those who wish to make a donation in support of the National Autistic Society. Claire is walking the challenging Inca Trail between 22-31 May 2010 to raise funds for NAS.

The National Autistic Society exists to champion the rights and interests of over half a million people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs.

Click here for more information.

Facebook Group

2010-03-01T10:10:00.002Z

We have a Facebook group at:

Cambridge Art For Autism

where you can keep up to date with all developments and news.