28th September – The Grimm Forest (October 2019 – February 2020, Gibson Mill, First Floor) 

The Grimm Forest is a paper forest conjured from a book.

It’s a large, walk-through kinetic sculpture, with images from Grimms’ stories presented in exciting ways, designed to appeal to children and adults.

Originally commissioned by the Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, London, under the title Leaves Among Thorns, Steve Gumbley and Jane Revitt were invited to create an installation based on the tales of the Brothers Grimm.

After The South Bank Centre it toured to many galleries and public spaces, including Stirling Arts Centre, Thatcham Discovery Centre, The Harris Gallery in Preston, Dean Clough Galleries in Halifax and Schloss Haigerloch in Germany.

The Grimm Forest is richly pictorial and accessible to all ages. It’s a group of eleven tree sculptures, seven of which slowly revolve to create a forest of changing images. Four more static trees have benches with speaking tubes, which tell different Grimms’ stories. The stories are told by the distinctive voice of Nabil Shaban- a Jordanian-British actor and writer who founded the renowned Graeae Theatre Co.

Reading through these classic tales, the artists selected those with strong imagery and good examples of recurring themes. As well as some old favourites, the artists have also depicted less well-known tales.

Eleven stories have been presented in the exhibition:

The Golden Goose; The Twelve Princes; Mother Hulda; Tom Thumb; The Giant with the Three Golden Hairs; Rumpelstiltskin; Queen Bee;Little Red Riding Hood; The Porridge Pot; The Fisherman and his Wife; and finally, Jorinda and Joringel.

A new exhibition about Greenham Common will be launched at Hebden Bridge Town Hall on 6th January 2020. Focusing on the memories and memorabilia of women living locally in the Calder Valley, ‘Our Greenham’ features photos, leaflets, badges, interviews, song sheets, banners and even a camp kettle.

‘Our Greenham’ runs from 7-28th January, with an opening launch event on 6th January 6.30-7.30pm to which all are invited. We would particularly love to welcome former Greenham women and their families & friends.

If local women have anything they would like to contribute to the exhibition, they should get in touch with cath@yorkshirecnd.org.uk. There will be limited space to add in some items on the day.

The Still Earth’ is an art exhibition by Jan Langdale featuring her bespoke dimensional glass pieces and the launch of her new signed limited edition giclée prints. Jan’s work is inspired by nature and the elements and captures a moment in time, to reflect and to be.

Some of Jan’s main pieces are developed from the same views using subtle hues of a single colour to create unique pieces. These capture different moods and a sense of stillness in nature. This exhibition has been curated with the intention or creating a space evocative of peace and stillness.

Please come and visit during the preview weekend and meet the artist. The exhibition is on until February 16th. Artsmill, Gallery Lounge, Linden Mill, Hebden Bridge.

Opening times…

Preview weekend:  Saturday 25th of January – Sunday 26th of January. (11am – 4pm )

The Still Earth exhibition is on till Sunday 16th of February.

Wednesdays – Sundays 11pm – 4pm

Http://www.janlangdale.com

“Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.”

Hermann Hesse

“Trees are the earth’s endless effort to speak to the listening heaven.

Rabindranath Tagore

Jan donates 10% of profits from her artwork towards conservation and the replanting of trees.

An Exhibition of paintings, prints and sculptures by Mick Wilson.