Elphick and Elphick in England's Bath
- Carly McCullough
- May 22, 2017
- 3 min read
This husband and wife duo bring their exhibition to Bath for the weekend.
44AD Artspace features Elphick and Elphick's exhibition for the weekend.
The iconic spot that everyone wants to see in Bath, England is more often than not the Roman Baths. With great history and artistic interest behind the ancient structure, it’s no secret as to why it’s on everyone’s list of English things to see. The historical site is definitely worth a visit, but what you not necessarily be on the lookout for is a locally run art gallery. Elphick and Elphick is an exhibition of painting, sculpture and drawing featured momentarily in a small studio right across from the Roman Baths. The exhibition is currently being presented only for a weekend in the 44D Artspace, a gallery and studio space available for rent by different artists and their work. Located on Abbey Street, the nook space across from the Roman Baths is almost hidden away, if you aren’t looking for it. It’d hard to tell upon initial arrival if you’re even in the right location, but take a peek inside. The drift over will be well worth it.
A broad scope look inside the Elphick's exhibition showcases both the pair's work.
Sculptor Martin Elphick runs the exhibition with his wife Deirdre Elphick, an painter and filmmaker. The two travel hand in hand with their exhibition all over England, usually stopping in different studio spaces for a weekend or two to show off their work. Martin Elphick, who usually runs the exhibition while his wife works on her artistry, will be more than happy to discuss the work featured with visitors. He has a thing for claiming his wife is the real talent of the two, but each of their collections of work speak vibrantly for themselves.
Some of the detail in these hand-painted works is shown above, utilizing a technique of mixed brushstrokes to create intricate texture.
Martin Elphick had an intimate range of his sculptures present, ranging from everything from abstracts and animals to people and templates of the brain. The inspiration behind a lot of what comes to his wraps itself around the idea that interpretation is up to the eye of whomever will give his work the time. He’d rather someone take it and appreciate it for their own, versus push one single definition of whatever he’s sculpting as the only way to see it.
One of Martin Elphick's sculptures is featured above, with the background showcasing a series of work done by his wife.
His wife, Deirdre Elphick, focuses most of her artistic nature into painting, a passion that Martin Elphick explained she’s practiced since she was just a young girl. Her newest series of work showcases a style of painting that incorporates not lifting the brush. This way, the strokes all combine with one another fluidly while still creating a visibly identifiable image. Deirdre Elphick watched a group of dancers perform every day for a week in order to complete her latest paintings. The technique of one continuous brush stroke with the movement of dance was used to create a unique set of images, showcasing the complex feelings the dancers convey on a still piece of canvas.
Deirdre Elphick's latest series of paintings features the movement of contemporary dance, using a technique of one fluid brush stroke.
The duo’s next exhibition will take place on Woolley Street in Bradford on Avon from Sunday, June 25th until Sunday, July 2nd. Tickets can be purchased for £3 at the gate or online, with the option of a £6 ticket opening night for live music and a glass of wine included. Martin Elphick can also be reached by email at martin.elphick@btinternet.com. To contact 44AD Artspace for inquiry or upcoming exhibitions, you can reach the gallery by email at studio44ad@gmail.com or on their website.
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