Although we had been told that Plymouth has no attraction at all (mainly because it had to be rebuilt after being bombarded during the World War II) we had a really good time and discover some charmy places. Like, the Barbican, the city’s oldest quarter, or the Smeaton's Tower, a red and white lighthouse.
On Thursday I went to the private view of Torre Abbey's new exhibition: Death and The Maiden by Robert Lenkiewicz. Lenkiewicz was an internationally renowned artist from Plymouth, whose paintings usually explored hidden communities and difficult social issues. What I most like, were the two large books both hand-illustrated and the plenty of draws and sketches exhibited.
More about my parent's visit! On Sunday I took them to Exeter, where I’d just been, but wanted to show them the beautiful Exeter Cathedral. We also watched the Great Britain’s Formula 1 Prix in a pub and ate a delicious cream tea in a terrace at the Cathedral Green.Finally, when we came back to Torquay we had a sunny walk along the coast.
Last weekend my parents came to visit me! We had a really good time! On Saturday we spent the morning walking around Torquay and buying food and books in a street market. Then, we took a bus and went to the lovely fishing village of Brixham. We had the famous Brixham crab sandwich with a glass of white wine in the Harbour. After, we went to the little town of Dartmouth. To complete the day we had an dinner at Number 7 restaurant where we ate amazing fresh fish. I’ll be sharing Sunday photos in the next post!
These are some pictures from an opening of a new contemporary studio workspace at Lupton House, near Brixham. This beautiful Georgian House totally stunned me. It is set within many beautiful acres of gardens and woodland, and it has a rich history: during the Second World War, the gardens were neglected while American forces occupied Lupton House in preparation for the D-Day landings. The house has been vacant since 2004, when it was abandoned as Gramercy Hall School, until it was taken over last year by the Lupton Trust, whose aim is to develop the site as a community enterprise village. I had a great time there, taking pictures, walking around, making a clay figure (mine is the one with the necklace) and eating delicious cakes! I’m just thinking about going back for a Sunday excursion!
On Saturday I went to Exeter with some friends. It was lovely to spend the day walking around, doing some shopping and visiting the amazing Exeter Cathedral. We also ate a delicious pizza in a terrace near the cathedral green, where there was the Exeter Craft Festival! So nice!
Last year, the controversial Giant Chair of Natsworthy was dismantled. His author, Henry Bruce, will show soon his first piece of outdoor sculpture since his 20 ft high oak sculpture chair creation. Cockington Court Craft Centre will host the world premiere of the Horizon Cube exhibition, from Friday 22 July to Monday 29 August.
So, one of my first tasks as an intern in the Torbay Council’ Arts&Culture Department, will be to promote this exhibition, especially on the internet and social media. So excited!
Photos from Henry Bruce’ website
