An exciting of paintings by two local artists:

Megan Wakelam is an artist based in Bristol.
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Whilst she creates most of her work from her studio, Megan sources her inspiration from her travels, sea-swimming, and walking in the landscape. The connection she shares with the natural world and vast spaces is evoked within her paintings. Particularly drawn to the water, seascapes are currently a predominant theme within Megan's art portfolio; albeit her work adapts with the changing seasons. Megan usually works with oil paint on canvas but enjoys exploring a range of media and surfaces

Hannah Weekes is an artist based in Bristol

Hannah’s main interest lies in exploring and capturing the subtle yet complex details of life through the technique of batik, portraying moments and locations which have become distorted as memories, complimenting the scenes with a vibrant, dream-like quality. In previous work, Hannah created tactile, 'map-like' paintings which were made in response to her yearn to be in certain locations that summon feelings of awe and exhilaration, echoing the powerful qualities of nature. In Hannah’s recent work, the curiosity and wonder felt when admiring the grandeur of life and nature is referenced by the oversized suns and moons which watchfully hover over tranquil scenes. These pieces, conceived using wax, dye and cotton, create soft yet vivid wall hangings, capturing peaceful locations which are warped by lively colour. Inspiration arrives in the form of poignant scenes, such as the warm afternoon light illuminating a leafy canopy or the stillness of a Moroccan courtyard in the heat of the day

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