ART EXHIBITION AT BRIXHAM

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Art Exhibition at Brixham Phil Dixon and Louise Hensby offer a joint exhibition at Brixham Adult & Community Education (ACL) Centre Brixham artists Phil Dixon and Louise Hensby are staging an exhibition of their work in the Brixham Adult Education gallery from May 1st until June 4th.
	Phil and Louise have often exhibited together after meeting at Cardiff University where they both gained a BA in Fine Art. They have exhibited throughout Devon and Wales on numerous occasions including at the Farm Art Project and the Teignmouth TRAIL of recycled artwork.
As a result of the TRAIL ( www.trail.org.uk ) Phil Dixon was invited to exhibit his kinetic sculpture 'Revolver' in the grounds of the ACL Centre when the building first opened in 2005. Interestingly, Phil has chosen to exhibit his maquette for this larger piece as part of the duo's exhibition which features much recycled work.
	Phil says about this piece, "my sculptures are kinetic and in the spirit of the preservation of the natural environment Revolver is wind powered. The sculpture consists of an outer ring surrounding an inner revolving structure. The containment of this movement creates a visual sensation of energy, whether natural or artificial. The emphasis of this movement reflects the presence of rotation and repetition in our world."
Also at the entrance to the ACL building is 'Wreck', Phil's 2006 exhibit for TRAIL. It uses recycled materials which are saved from Phil's workplace in a Totnes bicycle shop, ensuring they are turned into artwork that is fun and engaging for an audience, rather than being consigned to landfill waste. He said "M y work has always used recycled materials. In the past as a student it was a matter of necessity, recently it has become a desire. I am becoming more aware and more concerned about human impact upon the natural environment which has been reflected in my recent Sculptures."
	The impact on physically disabled Keith Vaughan was immediate: as he turned the handle a huge grin came on his face and he clearly expressed his enjoyment of being in control of 'Wreck' despite his limited communication since his stroke.
Phil has also included two mini versions of Turbine 1 & 2 which were exhibited at Torre Abbey and based on wind-powered turbines in Australia . He has also included 3D pieces that are designed to promote a brand image and to be used at point of sale. Louise Hensby records the natural forms and beauty of landscape by using collected materials such as wire, cushion covers, ceiling tiles, carpet thread and polyester. Rather than consigning to landfill she recycles through sewing and sticking to create interesting textural pieces. Her TRAIL art in 2006 was based upon her workplace, the Sloping Deck Restaurant, Dartmouth , where she collected and recycled used teabags. 'Tea for two reused' was a series of small paintings designed to put the viewer in the vicinity of a specific range of subjects - maps, trees, rural settings and tourism - mapping one individual's passage through a world which exists literally and in the imagination. Her recent work on show in this exhibition develops these themes known as mapscapes and now focuses on the mark making of trees as on Ordinance Survey maps. The FREE exhibition is open to the public when the ACL building is open: Mon-Fri 9am - 3.30pm and Mon-Thurs 6.30-8.30pm All work on show is for sale for further details contact the artists on: philfineart@yahoo.co.uk lchensby@yahoo.co.uk Or the ACL Team on 01803 853302 The exhibition ties in with the theme of recycling and the environment which is Brixham's ACL Department's focus for Adult learners Week (21-25th May), full details in flyer from all local libraries.

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