News & Events
FOUND SPACE
Arlington Arts
Newbury Open Studios 2010
4th May 2010 to 26th June 2010
Opening Times
Monday – Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
This year Sioban has two big drawings in this lovely local summer show -
The Baratones…
These portraits are of two exceptionally talented young friends who share a deep passion for music … and life.
Over the last three years Arlington Arts’ Open Studios exhibitions have become a significant feature in West Berkshire’s visual arts calendar. Once again they play host to a broad variety of works by locally and nationally acclaimed artists and students from Mary Hare School.
Arlington Arts Centre,
Mary Hare,
Snelsmore Common,
Newbury,
Berkshire RG14 3BQ
Newbury Open Studios 2010
INSIGHT 2010
2nd May 2010 to 20th May 2010
As part of Open Studios 2010, Sioban is exhibiting Tree of Life - Nurture Nature I in ‘INSIGHT’ - the flagship exhibition at The Gallery at New Greenham Arts.
This unique Charcoal and Oil wash drawing was inspired by a young mother and child as a study for the maquette Nurture Nature.
New Greenham Arts Centre,
113 Lindenmuth Way,
New Greenham Park, Newbury,
Berkshire RG19 6HN
Opening Times
Monday to Sunday 11am -5pm, Thursdays 11am-8pm.
‘THE LONDON APPRENTICE’
A Proposal for THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF PLUMBERS in conjunction with PANGOLIN EDITIONS
Sioban has been short listed by The Worshipful Company of Plumbers, who will be commissioning one of three sculptors to produce a bronze entitled ‘The London Apprentice’ for the new concourse at Cannon Street Station.
Cannon Street Station was the original site for the old livery hall of the worshipful company until 1863 when it was demolished to make way for the station.
The Worshipful Company of Plumbers are devoted to actively promoting learning and craftsmanship within the working environment.
It is hoped that the figure of the ‘London Apprentice’ will be representative of the ideals and aims of the Worshipful Company, whilst expressing the ‘apprentice’ in contemporary terms.
The three short listed sculptors will submit maquettes and proposals in June, after which the commission will be awarded.
Pangolin Editions, one of Britain’s leading sculpture foundries, is working with the Company to enable the commission, and will be casting the chosen sculpture.
The finished bronze will be unveiled to mark the 400th anniversary of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers on 10th April 2011.
‘SPRINGBURN HENS’
A commission for new Marie Curie Hospice, Springburn, Glasgow
Sioban has won a commission to design and produce a sculpture for Glasgow.
Following the completion of the new Hospice in Springburn for Marie Curie Cancer Care, five artists were short listed from an open competition. They were asked to put forward proposals for a wall mounted sculpture to adorn the main entrance to the building.
The aim of Sioban's proposal is to create a focus, a first encounter that reflects the people and the work that is done by the Hospice.
THE SPRINGBURN HENS - a flurry of white birds taking flight up the side of the building - will be lifesize and full of movement. They will draw your eyes … and your mind upwards …
Reflecting the nature of palliative care, the birds will be made of many hand prints cast from Hospice users and staff, made into bronze, and interconnected by merely a touch of a wing here or a glance of a beak there.
The commission has been made possible by Tesco, who are funding the sculpture project in its entirety.
REAL 2010
19-21 March 2010
Private View 18th March 6.30-8.30pm
The Real Art Show is the first show organised by ‘Go Figurative’ which, since 2008 has been connecting figurative art and artists with collectors. Sioban will be showing work alongside a selection of Artists from all over the world.
REAL 2010 will be an opportunity to experience a wide range of contemporary figurative art from artists working in a variety of media. All art on show can be viewed in the Real Preview Gallery
The use of The Heatherley School of Fine Art as an exhibition space is exciting. Just off the Kings Road in Chelsea, nestling amongst the Auction Houses and Interior design Studios, this private and exclusively figurative school is the perfect environment for the high standard of work that has been curated for this show.
Download a Real catalogue and have a look!
The Real Art Show is organised and curated by co-founders of Go Figurative, Sally Perry and Janine Collins.
Heatherley’s, Chelsea, London SW10 ORN
The show is open daily from 11am until 6pm
SIOBAN COPPINGER @ THOMPSON'S GALLERY
January 2010
Sioban is exhibiting bronzes at Thompson's Gallery for the first time.
If you visit the gallery you will be able to see four of Sioban’s pieces, which add to the fantastic collection of paintings and sculpture on show.
Established in 1982 in Aldeburgh, Suffolk by John and Sue Thompson, Thompson's Gallery began to build the enviable reputation that it has today. In September 2001, Thompson's opened an additional gallery venue in Marylebone High Street. We pride ourselves on sourcing original work by the artists we represent, and hold an extensive programme of major annual exhibitions in Aldeburgh and London throughout the year.
Thompson's Gallery Marylebone Gallery
76 Marylebone High Street
London W1U 5JU
For further info contact Sioban 01488 73978
or Judy Stafford by email or on 0207 935 3595
Opening Times
10am - 6pm Monday-Friday
11am - 5pm Saturday
11am - 4pm Sunday
ART AT THE EDGE
A Maquette for the Olympics!
Sioban is interpreting Handcycling with the help of Paralympic Athlete Rachel Morris who was Gold Medal Handcyclist at Beijing, and our Paralympic hope for 2012!
Art at the Edge is organising an inspirational public art display of sport themed sculpture.
The dual aims are:
• To celebrate outstanding sporting achievement, inspire young people and to deliver art to a wider audience.
• To raise funds for causes which improve opportunities for disadvantaged young people.
All the sculptors are introduced to a representative of their chosen sport so that they can gain insight into its key dynamic, which is how Sioban was introduced to Rachel Morris.
Handcycling has been a Paralympic sport since 1988. Top speeds exceed 30 mph in races, see more in this interview with Rachel Morris.
The day Sioban first met Rachel, she had just cycled 60 miles as part of her daily training routine!
The sculptures for the project will be developed in phases over the next two years. In the first phase, which has already commenced, established British sculptors representing a range of styles will be commissioned to create 30 sculpture maquettes (1:5 scale models) covering the major sporting disciplines. They will be cast in bronze by the prestigious Pangolin Foundry in Gloucestershire.
In Phase 2 an additional 30 guest artists will be invited to participate.
Phase 3 is an invitation to schools to get involved via a national sculpture competition. 12 regional finalists will be selected and their sculptures will be incorporated into our exhibitions, so that it can be part of the Cultural Olympiad 2012.
The final phase involves the scale up of sculptures to life size. Commercial sponsors will be invited to help finance this phase.
The sculptures will be exhibited at a number of promotional venues throughout the region culminating in 2012 with a spring preview of all 72 sculptures at the Eden Project and a summer public sculpture trail in the city of Bath. We will also exhibit the collection in London during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
For further information contact Sioban; Handcyling UK or email
Justin at Art at the Edge or call 07 887 992 045
THE ENGLISH PAIR @ THE TOWN GARDEN
FOR CHRISTMAS!
opening times:
Monday – Saturday, 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Steve Jebbett (owner of The Town Garden) was wandering through ‘village’ Oxford with his daughter during the summer. They passed some people (Pete and Sioban!) loading sculpture at the rear of the Turrill Gardens after an exhibition there in Summertown. There amongst the items on the trailer was the ‘English Pair’ …
‘It caught my eye immediately, a 2 metre high sculpture of bronze leaves made in the form of male and female faces. What’s so intriguing for me, is that this part of the city (North Parade, Oxford) is often known as leafy north Oxford. What a fit.'
'Last week, Sioban arrived at the store, complete with the English Pair, and it now sits proudly in the conservatory. I’m hoping it attracts a lot of interest (and maybe a buyer!) – and local traders and residents may also see the potential of having a landmark sculpture at the entrance to North Parade Avenue from Banbury Road.’
The The Town Garden is located just five minutes’ walk from St.Giles in leafy central north Oxford. There is convenient parking nearby in Winchester Road and Canterbury Road. North Parade Avenue is a small oasis of galleries, shops, pubs and cafes, practical and inspirational businesses!
The Town Garden
No.1 North Parade Avenue,
Oxford OX2 6LX
telephone:
01865 552626
Contact Steve or
Sioban for more information.
AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL!
CURIOSITIES
A WINTER EXHIBITION
until Wednesday 18th December
10am – 4pm daily
The Bullpen is a rural arts centre in the Vale of the White Horse in South Oxfordshire.
Visitors are welcome to look at the work on show in the gallery, and see other workrooms and studios. You will find a friendly welcome.
CURIOSITIES is a mixed show of delights including some of Sioban’s Small Bronzes as well as a range of work from other artists - Iron Sculpture
Silver Jewellery, Copper, Woven Wire and Wall Pieces.
Between 2nd - 6th December visitors can see artists at work in the foundry making moulds for bronze casting - a unique spectacle in this area - a traditional craft used to make contemporary sculpture.
The Bullpen Gallery
Faringdon Road
Stanford in the Vale
Oxfordshire
SN7 8NP
01367 718722
For further information please contact Helen or Sioban
COMING SOON .... SCULPTURE DAYS!
.... watch out in the New Year .....
JANUARY ... FEBRUARY ... MARCH
Are you interested in trying your hand at sculpture?
The plan is to run days for a whole range of disciplines ... a sculpture taster series!
You can work with: CLAY PLASTER CARVING LEAD COPPER or SILVER
If you think you would be interested, contact Sioban via the ‘enquiry form’ or call 01488 73978 to be put on her emailing list.
… AN ETCHING DAY @ THE MUSE …
NOVEMBER
... last ones for this year ...
Saturday November 7th
Friday November 20th
Saturday November 21st
Friday November 27th
Fee for the day: £60 + plus etching plates and paper @ cost
Try your hand at the ancient art of etching. Using the drawing-based technique of ‘soft ground’, you will produce a complete print in a day.
Bring some reference material, sketches or photos to work from; there will be lots of stimulation and thought so prepare to be flexible with your plans on the day! Previous experience or drawing ability is welcome, but entirely superfluous.
We provide all the materials and as many prepared copper plates and paper as you can use are available at cost. You will be working with chemicals, (Ferric Chloride, Citric Acid and Vinegar), parafin & printing inks. Please wear appropriate clothing. Goggles and gloves will be provided.
Please bring your own lunch; we will eat together in the gallery. In between times we shall keep you liberally stoked up with tea, coffee, cold drinks and biscuits!
We need at least 4, and no more than 5 people to run each course. The full course fee or a deposit of £20 will be required when booking your place.
Further information: contact Sioban via the ‘enquiry form’ or call 01488 73978
… AN ETCHING DAY @ THE MUSE …
JULY & AUGUST
Monday 27th July
Friday 7th August
Saturday 8th August
Friday 14th August
Saturday 15th August
Monday 24th August
Friday 28th August
9:30am to 5pm
Fee for the day: £60 + plus etching plates @ cost
Try your hand at the ancient art of etching. Using the drawing-based technique of ‘soft ground’, you will produce a complete print in a day.
Bring some reference material, sketches or photos to work from; there will be lots of stimulation and thought so prepare to be flexible with your plans on the day! Previous experience or drawing ability is welcome, but entirely superfluous.
We provide all the materials and as many prepared copper plates as you can use are available at cost. You will be working with chemicals, (Ferric Chloride, Citric Acid and Vinegar) & printing inks. Please wear appropriate clothing. Goggles and gloves will be provided.
Please bring your own lunch; we will eat together in the gallery. In between times we shall keep you liberally stoked up with tea, coffee, cold drinks and biscuits!
We need at least 4, and no more than 5 people to run each course. The full course fee or a deposit of £20 will be required when booking your place.
Further information: contact Sioban via the ‘enquiry form’ or call 01488 73978
QUIET NATURE
Monday 3rd August 2009 to Saturday 19th September 2009
The Turrill Garden is situated in Summertown, Oxford; it is approximately 100ft by 60ft which eight years ago was transformed from an empty, overgrown and uninviting space into a very attractive space where people from the city and beyond can see an ever-changing sculpture exhibition or just sit and enjoy the peace.
Sioban’s new and recent work will be on display in this beautifully appointed pocket Sculpture Garden for six weeks throughout August and most of September.
If you would like an invitation to the preview or the private viewing held later on in the exhibition period, please email Sioban or the Turrill Gardens.
Turrill Sculpture Garden
Summertown Library
South Parade
Summertown
Oxford
OX2 7JN
MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE PRIVATE VIEW
The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
Monday 20th July
THE ROYAL ACADEMY
Burlington House
Piccadilly W1J 0BD
Ticket Price £40
Sioban is going to be 'hung' at the Royal Academy!
STOMPIN LEAVES is going to be auctioned at the Marie Curie Cancer Care Private View of The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.
The Marie Curie Cancer Care Private View is an exclusive opportunity to enjoy an evening of art in one of the most desirable locations in London. Champagne and canapé will be served throughout the evening. Beautiful works by artists including Ken Howard, Mary Fedden, Frederick Cuming and of course, Sioban Coppinger will be auctioned giving you the opportunity to take home your own masterpiece.
The Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition is the largest open contemporary art exhibition in the world, drawing together a wide range of new work by both established and unknown living artists. Held annually since the Royal Academy’s foundation in 1768, the Summer Exhibition is a unique showcase for art of all styles and media, encompassing paintings, sculpture, prints and architectural models.
Tickets and information for the Private View of the Summer Exhibition at The Royal Academy
For further information, please contact Katie Arnold on 020 7599 7308 or click here to send an email
FACE 2009
THE SOCIETY OF PORTRAIT SCULPTORS
11th May to 16th May
Sioban’s HIGH STREET SPRITE has been selected for exhibition at FACE 2009.
This Open Exhibition is the only forum for contemporary portrait sculpture and consists of about 60 sculptures of which approximately one third are chosen from open submission from non-members. FACE 2009 will be held 11-16 May 2009 at The Gallery in Cork Street, London.
The Gallery
28 Cork Street
London W1
Opening Times:
10.00am to 5.oopm – Mon, Tue & Fri
10.00am to 7.00pm – Wed & Thu
100.00am to 3.00pm Sat 16th May
For more information about The Society of Portrait Sculptors and FACE 2009 click here.
'A QUIET KNOWLEDGE'
Tuesday 5th May – Friday 26th June
OPENING TIMES:
Monday – Friday 10am to 5pm
Mary Hare
Arlington Manor
Snelsmore Common
Newbury
Berkshire RG14 3BQ
Arlington Arts Centre, in conjunction with the West Berkshire and North Hampshire Open Studios Scheme are hosting an exciting and stimulation exhibition celebrating the rich diversity of work that is shown throughout the region.
Sioban will have a collection of her etchings on show as part of this years exhibition.
Email for an invitation to the Private View.
ETCHING TASTER AT THE MUSE
Friday 8th May - 9am to 5pm
The Muse
23 Oxford Street
Lambourn
Berkshire RG17 8XS
Try your hand at the ancient art of etching. Using the drawing-based technique of ‘soft ground’, you will produce a complete print in a day, which embodies all the tonal qualities of this evocative and atmospheric medium.
You will be using copper plates, chemicals and printing inks so please wear appropriate clothing, but goggles and gloves will be provided.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided but please bring your own lunch.
For further information and to book your place please contact Sioban on 01488 73978 or via the Enquiry Form on the website
* Places are limited to 5 people so please book early.
* Any interested party must be over the age of 16.
This workshop is being run by Sioban Coppinger in conjunction with Newbury Open Studios.
SPRING INTO SUMMER
4th May to 30th May 2009
The exhibition is being run in conjunction with the Bath Jazz Festival. Sioban will be showing new bronzes in her popular 'shoe range' which will have a musical lilt to them!
Private View - 2nd May 2009
Email for an invitation to the Private View.
But to celebrate the Jazz Festival there will be an invitation only party at the gallery on Friday, May 22nd called 'Art and all that Jazz'. Multi-talented sculptor John Huggins and associate will be featured, both playing 1950's Jazz guitars. They will perform for a few hours after about 5.00pm
Email for an invitation to 'Art and all that Jazz'
Opening times, together with exhibition details will follow shortly.
GALLERY LE FORT
5 Margarets Buildings
Bath BA1 2LP
RELATIVE NATURE
Friday 22nd May – Wednesday 27th May
Opening Times:
Friday – Wednesday 10am to 6pm
Sunday 11am to 5pm
With just a hint of nepotism, this group show at Chapel Row Gallery, Bath, pulls together spectacular new work from five artists inspired by their rural surroundings.
Sioban Coppinger, long time creative friend accompanies the siblings with her world renowned bronze sculptures which manipulate the natural to create witty and beautiful forms.
Melissa Cole, internationally recognised artist blacksmith and director of the Puthall Park Sculpture Show, shows her new work alongside Sister Rebecca Cole-Coker’s mixed media botanical drawings.
The sisters are joined by photographer Mark Somerville who exhibits a new collection of ethereal landscape images, and his sister Liz Somerville, printmaker who has created a series of sensitive land and seascapes.
CHAPEL ROW GALLERY
6 Chapel Row
Bath BA1 1HN
Email for an invitation to the Private View.
SCULPTURE IN PARADISE 2009
Friday 26th June through to Thursday 23rd July
The Chichester Festivities will take place this year in and around the beautiful setting of Chichester Cathedral. Events include concerts, plays, talks, exhibitions and much more ...
The sculpture exhibition, as in previous years will be mounted in the beautiful grassed area of the cloisters known as Paradise. On one side of this area is the Cathedral itself and on the other three sides the gothic tracery of the cloisters. Paradise is entered through a gate in the cloisters!
During past years, exhibitions have included work by Lynn Chadwick, Elisabeth Frink, Ann Christopher, William Turnbull and Philip Jackson amongst many others.
PARADISE – CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL
St. Richards Walk
Chichester, PO19 1QB
MARLBOROUGH OPEN STUDIOS 2009
JULY 2009
THE MUSE STUDIO OPENING TIMES:
Sunday 5th July from 11am to 5pm
Sunday 12th July from 11am to 5pm
Sunday 19th July from 11am to 5pm
Sunday 26th July from 11am to 5pm
Visit Sioban Coppinger at The Muse, as well as many other artists in their workplaces - see the work created and meet the people who made it.
Please click here for map and directions to The Muse.
Click the link below for further details of the Marlborough Open Studios scheme.
Marlborough Open Studios 2009
NEWBURY OPEN STUDIOS 2009 WEBSITE
31st March 2009 to 31st March 2010
As part of the Open Studios scheme Sioban is appearing on this year's website.
In the ARTISTS AT WORK section you can view four panorama views of studios in the Muse.
For an insight into the Open Studio's scheme go to the 'INTRODUCTION' page and to find other artists involved go to the 'ARTISTS' page.
MOODS
Penningtons Solicitors LLP Autumn Exhibition 2007-2008
3 September to
8 February 2008
10am - 5pm weekdays
EXHIBITION EXTENDED!
Newbury House
20 Kings Road West
Newbury RG14 5XR
Contemporary Painting Sculpture Printmaking Photography Ceramics
Penningtons has commissioned David H Jones, a renowned curator, to put together a mixed media collection entitled MOODS, to be displayed in their Newbury office during the Autumn. The exhibition will by open to clients and contacts of the firm visiting the office and there will be two private viewings during September, at which the David Jones and the artists will be on hand.
Everything on display will be for sale, with most of the work costing between £150 and £2000.
CELEBRATING ART IN THE GARDEN
Sixty years of lifelong learning
2 to 9 September 2007
11am - 6pm
This exhibition took place at Urchfont Manor, Urchfont, Devizes, Wilts SN10 4RG.
A catalogue was available which lists all of the work featured in the Urchfont anniversary Exhibition.
enquiries: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Tel: 01380 840 495
MOTIVATION AND MATERIALS
Tutor: Sioban Coppinger
Friday 7 September 2007
10am - 4pm
Sioban is a sculptor who works in bronze. Much of her work is inspired by our entanglement with the natural world. This course formed part of the ‘Celebrating Art in the Garden’ exhibition which marked the sixtieth anniversary of Urchfont as a centre for adult learning. Work by Sioban and other artists and craftsmen were on display in the garden from 2-9 September 2007.
This one day course was designed to give participants an understanding of the creative process that ends with a piece of sculpture. What motivates an artist? What materials do they use? What are their techniques? Using a mix of illustrated informal lectures, question and answer sessions, and guided walks around the exhibition, Sioban helped participants to enrich their experience of viewing both this and other exhibitions.
Fees for these workshops were £25 including lunch, morning coffee and tea.
GALA EVENING AND AUCTION
in aid of the Save The Watermill Appeal
21 July 2007
THE FRIEND OF THE WATERMILL were very disappointed that, due to the recent floods, they were forced to cancel their 40th Anniversary Gala evening. Unfortunately it has not been possible to reschedule the event until the Spring of next year.
However, they were delighted to report that the Silent Auction which ran for a few days prior to the planned Gala Evening raised £6,000 towards the Save The Watermill appeal.
(Sioban’s bronze BABY BONKERS BATHTIME on a Eucalyptus Burr basin by Paul Swan) was sold in the Silent Auction in aid of the Save The Watermill Appeal.)
http://www.watermill.org.uk/
WATERMILL YOUTH THEATRE DINNER AND AUCTION
24 June 2007
(Sioban donated the etching RING-A-ROOKS was sold in the Auction in aid of the Save The Watermill Appeal.)
http://www.watermill.org.uk/