SVAF Art Exhibitons at The Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope Gallery

SVAF and The Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope Gallery

A contemporary Exhibition Space showcasing new and experimental work from established and emerging artists. SVAF also actively promotes and engages with artists’ collaboration projects and formulate interactive community, school and University projects in the Gallery.

Rosalind Barker MA and Susan Evans MFA with the members of the Sevenoaks Visual Arts Forum, run The KCC Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope Gallery as an artist led space.The forum is based at the Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope Gallery.

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The GALLERY IS CLOSED THIS WEEK 16 – 20 MAY for refurbishment but join us on Saturday

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Tomorrow Make a CROWN FIT for THE QUEEN Join the

Tomorrow Make a CROWN FIT for THE QUEEN
Join the artists of SVAF for a FREE ART WORKSHOP
Saturday 21 MAY 11 - 1
Whatever your age drop-in and create a CROWN for the QUEENS JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS see yours exhibited at Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope Art Gallery 1st floor of Sevenoaks Library

SVAF have been working with Sevenoaks Town Council in a highly successful campaign to put your Sevenoaks Crowns onto banners for the High Street and Vine Gardens to celebrate the Queen's jubilee. Local schools, youth groups, adult craft groups and individuals have taken part. There are hundreds of imaginative interpretations of ‘Crown’ they are all fabulous created by all ages from 2 – 96. They are currently being scanned and photographed ready to be printed onto the banners. ALL THE ORIGINAL and WORKSHOP CROWNS will be on display at Kaleidoscope from May 24th
www.svaf.co.uk
Thanks to @marilyngarwood @marysusannebeard @sue44evans @rosalinddrawing who helped start the mammoth task of turning hundreds of the original crowns into art gallery banners.
#communityartproject #artworkshop #artworkshopforchildren #svaf @sevenoaksmums @7oakscommunity @heartofsevenoaks @sevenoakstowncouncil
#freeartworkshop #platinumjubilee2022 #platinumjubilee #artistledspace #contemporaryartgallery #sevenoakskent

Make a CROWN FIT for THE QUEEN Join the artists of

Make a CROWN FIT for THE QUEEN
Join the artists of SVAF for a FREE CROWN WORKSHOP
Saturday 21 MAY 11 - 1
Whatever your age drop-in and create a CROWN for the QUEENS JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS see yours exhibited at Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope Art Gallery 1st floor of Sevenoaks Library

SVAF have been working with Sevenoaks Town Council in a highly successful campaign to put your Sevenoaks Crowns onto banners for the High Street and Vine Gardens to celebrate the Queen's jubilee. Local schools, youth groups, adult craft groups and individuals have taken part. There are hundreds of imaginative interpretations of ‘Crown’ they are all fabulous created by all ages from 2 – 96. They are currently being scanned and photographed ready to be printed onto the banners. ALL THE ORIGINAL and WORKSHOP CROWNS will be on display at Kaleidoscope from May 24th
www.svaf.co.uk
#communityartproject #artworkshop #artworkshopforchildren #svaf @sevenoaksmums @7oakscommunity @heartofsevenoaks @sevenoakstowncouncil
#freeartworkshop #platinumjubilee2022 #platinumjubilee #artistledspace #contemporaryartgallery #sevenoakskent

The Gallery is closed this week for refurbishment.

The Gallery is closed this week for refurbishment. Day 1 off to a great start, huge thanks to Simon and Brian who efficiently made our rolling walls. They will create a new exhibition space for the mezzanine floor just outside the Gallery.
#svaf #sevenoakskaleidoscopegallery #artistledspace #artgallery #contemporaryart

Final week open today 10-6 Matter of Σ importanc

Final week open today 10-6
Matter of Σ importance
Rob Leighton Sculptor
Now - Saturday May 14 at 12 midday
This current solo ‘retrospective’ exhibition is likely to be something of an end and will see the start of very different outcomes in the future.
I have never given weight to the notion of a hierarchy of materials and am happy to use whatever I have to hand.
Recently I have given consideration to the ‘matter’ (materials) used in terms of their environmental impact. Many materials and processes have detrimental environmental impacts and I am now on a new journey, seeking to employ the ‘least worst’ of these within my future work and to consciously reduce my personal ‘environmental footprint’. Such factors are likely to result in rather different outcomes and remain, as yet, still in the experimental stage @robleightonsculpture

@sevenoakskaleidoscope is Free
1st floor of Sevenoaks Library
Open: Mon 10 - 6
Tues to Fri 10 - 5 Sat 10 -4.
Closed Sun and Bank Holidays

#svaf #artistledspace #sculpture @7oakscommunity
#sevenoaksvisualartsforum #sevenoakslifestyle @heartofsevenoaks #artinkent #artinsevenoaks #kentartist @contemporary_sculpture @sevenoaksmums

Thanks to Rob Leighton for talking so openly about

Thanks to Rob Leighton for talking so openly about his solo retrospective sculpture show at the May SVAF meeting. Reflecting 3 decades of work, it features some mega sculptures that are deceptively light. His concerns reflect issues around potentially toxic sculptural materials and environmental impact. He now has a flock of sheep as one solution!

This current ‘retrospective’ exhibition is likely to be something of an end and will see the start of very different outcomes in the future.
I have never given weight to the notion of a hierarchy of materials and am happy to use whatever I have to hand.
Recently I have given consideration to the ‘matter’ (materials) used in terms of their environmental impact. Many materials and processes have detrimental environmental impacts and I am now on a new journey, seeking to employ the ‘least worst’ of these within my future work and to consciously reduce my personal ‘environmental footprint’. Such factors are likely to result in rather different outcomes and remain, as yet, still in the experimental stage @robleightonsculpture

Don’t miss
Matter of Σ importance
Rob Leighton Sculptor
Now - May 14

@sevenoakskaleidoscope is Free
1st floor of Sevenoaks Library
Open: Mon 10 - 6
Tues to Fri 10 - 5 Sat 10 -4.
Closed Sun and Bank Holidays

#svaf #artistledspace #sculpture @7oakscommunity
#sevenoaksvisualartsforum #sevenoakslifestyle @heartofsevenoaks #artinkent #artinsevenoaks #kentartist @contemporary_sculpture

Matter of Σ importance Rob Leighton Sculptor Now

Matter of Σ importance
Rob Leighton Sculptor
Now - May 14

Wed 4 May @robleightonsculpture in conversation 6-8 All welcome.

The work within this exhibition has been selected from a body of work spanning over three decades. Over that period Rob Leighton has created sculptural forms, both figurative and abstract, utilising a range of media ; the ‘matter’ which occupies space and possesses mass.

The materials used by Rob when developing the forms has always been a consideration, both aesthetic and practical. As Σ (sigma) is a measurement of variability, which is defined as “ the range of possible outcomes of a given situation’ it seemed a perfect symbol to use within the name of the exhibition.

However, Rob has never given weight to the notion of a hierarchy of materials or to the philosophy of ‘truth to materials’. His works often deceive, the true nature of the matter employed being concealed. In this he could be considered a Sigma male, that is, someone who does not respect the rules of any game. Whether Rob beats the game anyway could be determined by the response to the works within the exhibition.

Whilst a Sigma person is quiet, such a person takes the time to calculate people and their intentions. Rob is happy to discuss his work and material choices with those interested in his work, whether prospective purchasers or simply inquisitive.

More recently Rob has been giving consideration to the
‘matter’ (materials) used in terms of their environmental impact. Making sculpture requires matter. The choice is diverse, one could almost say infinite. However, the choices become highly constrained when environmental factors are taken into account. Many materials and processes have detrimental environmental impacts. Rob is seeking to employ the ‘least worst’ of these within his recent work and is consciously reducing his personal ‘ environmental footprint’.

@sevenoakskaleidoscope is Free
1st floor of Sevenoaks Library
Open: Mon 10 - 6
Tues to Fri 10 - 5 Sat 10 -4.
Closed Sun and Bank Holidays

#svaf #artistledspace #sculpture @7oakscommunity
#sevenoaksvisualartsforum #sevenoakslifestyle @heartofsevenoaks #artinkent #artinsevenoaks #kentartist

Matter of Σ importance Rob Leighton Sculptor Now

Matter of Σ importance
Rob Leighton Sculptor
Now - May 14

Today Sat 30th @robleightonsculpture will be in the Gallery this morning.

The work within this exhibition has been selected from a body of work spanning over three decades. Over that period Rob Leighton has created sculptural forms, both figurative and abstract, utilising a range of media ; the ‘matter’ which occupies space and possesses mass.

The materials used by Rob when developing the forms has always been a consideration, both aesthetic and practical. As Σ (sigma) is a measurement of variability, which is defined as “ the range of possible outcomes of a given situation’ it seemed a perfect symbol to use within the name of the exhibition.

However, Rob has never given weight to the notion of a hierarchy of materials or to the philosophy of ‘truth to materials’. His works often deceive, the true nature of the matter employed being concealed. In this he could be considered a Sigma male, that is, someone who does not respect the rules of any game. Whether Rob beats the game anyway could be determined by the response to the works within the exhibition.

Whilst a Sigma person is quiet, such a person takes the time to calculate people and their intentions. Rob is happy to discuss his work and material choices with those interested in his work, whether prospective purchasers or simply inquisitive.

More recently Rob has been giving consideration to the
‘matter’ (materials) used in terms of their environmental impact. Making sculpture requires matter. The choice is diverse, one could almost say infinite. However, the choices become highly constrained when environmental factors are taken into account. Many materials and processes have detrimental environmental impacts. Rob is seeking to employ the ‘least worst’ of these within his recent work and is consciously reducing his personal ‘ environmental footprint’.

@sevenoakskaleidoscope is Free
1st floor of Sevenoaks Library
Open: Mon 10 - 6
Tues to Fri 10 - 5 Sat 10 -4.
Closed Sun and Bank Holidays

#svaf #artistledspace #sculpture @7oakscommunity
#sevenoaksvisualartsforum #sevenoakslifestyle @heartofsevenoaks #artinkent #artinsevenoaks #kentartist

Matter of Σ importance Rob Leighton Sculptor Now

Matter of Σ importance
Rob Leighton Sculptor
Now - May 14

@robleightonsculpture will be in the Gallery on Sat morning 30th

The work within this exhibition has been selected from a body of work spanning over three decades. Over that period Rob Leighton has created sculptural forms, both figurative and abstract, utilising a range of media ; the ‘matter’ which occupies space and possesses mass.

The materials used by Rob when developing the forms has always been a consideration, both aesthetic and practical. As Σ (sigma) is a measurement of variability, which is defined as “ the range of possible outcomes of a given situation’ it seemed a perfect symbol to use within the name of the exhibition.

However, Rob has never given weight to the notion of a hierarchy of materials or to the philosophy of ‘truth to materials’. His works often deceive, the true nature of the matter employed being concealed. In this he could be considered a Sigma male, that is, someone who does not respect the rules of any game. Whether Rob beats the game anyway could be determined by the response to the works within the exhibition.

Whilst a Sigma person is quiet, such a person takes the time to calculate people and their intentions. Rob is happy to discuss his work and material choices with those interested in his work, whether prospective purchasers or simply inquisitive.

More recently Rob has been giving consideration to the
‘matter’ (materials) used in terms of their environmental impact. Making sculpture requires matter. The choice is diverse, one could almost say infinite. However, the choices become highly constrained when environmental factors are taken into account. Many materials and processes have detrimental environmental impacts. Rob is seeking to employ the ‘least worst’ of these within his recent work and is consciously reducing his personal ‘ environmental footprint’.

@sevenoakskaleidoscope is Free
1st floor of Sevenoaks Library
Open: Mon 10 - 6
Tues to Fri 10 - 5 Sat 10 -4.
Closed Sun and Bank Holidays

#svaf #artistledspace #sculpture @7oakscommunity
#sevenoaksvisualartsforum #sevenoakslifestyle @heartofsevenoaks #artinkent #artinsevenoaks #kentartist

Matter of Σ importance Rob Leighton Sculptor Open

Matter of Σ importance
Rob Leighton Sculptor
Opens 21 April - May 14

The work within this exhibition has been selected from a body of work spanning over three decades. Over that period Rob Leighton has created sculptural forms, both figurative and abstract, utilising a range of media ; the ‘matter’ which occupies space and possesses mass.

The materials used by Rob when developing the forms has always been a consideration, both aesthetic and practical. As Σ (sigma) is a measurement of variability, which is defined as “ the range of possible outcomes of a given situation’ it seemed a perfect symbol to use within the name of the exhibition.

However, Rob has never given weight to the notion of a hierarchy of materials or to the philosophy of ‘truth to materials’. His works often deceive, the true nature of the matter employed being concealed. In this he could be considered a Sigma male, that is, someone who does not respect the rules of any game. Whether Rob beats the game anyway could be determined by the response to the works within the exhibition.

Whilst a Sigma person is quiet, such a person takes the time to calculate people and their intentions. Rob is happy to discuss his work and material choices with those interested in his work, whether prospective purchasers or simply inquisitive.

More recently Rob has been giving consideration to the
‘matter’ (materials) used in terms of their environmental impact. Making sculpture requires matter. The choice is diverse, one could almost say infinite. However, the choices become highly constrained when environmental factors are taken into account. Many materials and processes have detrimental environmental impacts. Rob is seeking to employ the ‘least worst’ of these within his recent work and is consciously reducing his personal ‘ environmental footprint’.

Kaleidoscope Gallery is Free on 1st floor of Sevenoaks Library
Open: Mon 10 - 6
Tues to Fri 10 - 5 Sat 10 -4.
Closed Sun

@robleightonsculpture #svaf #artistledspace #sculpture @7oakscommunity
#sevenoaksvisualartsforum #sevenoakslifestyle @heartofsevenoaks
#sevenoakskaleidoscopegallery #artinkent #kentculture #artinsevenoaks #kentartist @kentlifemag

Have you designed your CROWN for the Jubilee Town

Have you designed your CROWN for the Jubilee Town Banners yet?
Artists of all ages - great public art project - get creating now! The more the merrier. Instructions after some of your wonderful crowns. #jubilee #sevenoakstown #sevenoakstowncouncil #svaf #7oaks #7oakseventgarden #sevenoaksmums @sevenoakskaleidoscope @7oakscommunity #communityartproject

Last few days to experience Venetia Nevill’s cel

Last few days to experience Venetia Nevill’s celebration of nature ‘The Spirit of the Land’ until 12 Midday Saturday 16th April Closed Good Friday

The natural world is Venetia’s canvas. @venetianevill art encompasses ritual, astrology and a sensory connection to the cyclical rhythms of nature, as a pathway to healing, and an expression of her deep love for this precious earth. She creates vessels from clay moulded on trees, and paints with feathers, iron, and organic materials, weaving a medicine that connects her to the felt but unseen.

At the heart of ‘Spirit of the Land’ is an interactive healing mandala. A spiral of cedar wood from a tree that died, leads to a vessel containing iron water from a sacred spring. Water contains memory and a creative intelligence, and visitors will be invited to stir it and make a wish for our planet

Venetia offers spaces for people to connect to the stillness within and around them. Slowing down and engaging with the natural world through our senses, brings balance and reconnection, as the mind calms down. Our ancestors valued the plants, trees, and waters, not only for medicinal use but for spiritual sustenance. By making art from nature and bringing it into a gallery she hopes to complete the cycle by encouraging people to go out and look at nature in a new light

@sevenoakskaleidoscope is on the 1st floor of the Sevenoaks Library complex Lift access available.
Free
Open: Mon 10 - 6
Tues -Fri 10 - 5 Saturday
Saturday 10 -4 Closed Sundays and all Bank Holidays.

#svaf #artistledspace @7oakscommunity @sevenoaksmums
#sevenoaksvisualartsforum @heartofsevenoaks
#sevenoakskaleidoscopegallery #kaleidoscopegallery #kentculture #artinsevenoaks #kentartist #nature #soloshow #sevenoaksdistrictcouncil #contemporaryart #willow #healing #lovetrees #ritual #glass #loss #grieftending #forgiveness #artisttalk #exhibition #spiritoftheland

Final week to experience Venetia Nevill’s celebr

Final week to experience Venetia Nevill’s celebration of nature ‘The Spirit of the Land’ until 16th April @venetianevill

The natural world is Venetia’s canvas. Her art encompasses ritual, astrology and a sensory connection to the cyclical rhythms of nature, as a pathway to healing, and an expression of her deep love for this precious earth. She creates vessels from clay moulded on trees, and paints with feathers, iron, and organic materials, weaving a medicine that connects her to the felt but unseen.

At the heart of ‘Spirit of the Land’ is an interactive healing mandala. A spiral of cedar wood from a tree that died, leads to a vessel containing iron water from a sacred spring. Water contains memory and a creative intelligence, and visitors will be invited to stir it and make a wish for our planet

Venetia offers spaces for people to connect to the stillness within and around them. Slowing down and engaging with the natural world through our senses, brings balance and reconnection, as the mind calms down. Our ancestors valued the plants, trees, and waters, not only for medicinal use but for spiritual sustenance. By making art from nature and bringing it into a gallery she hopes to complete the cycle by encouraging people to go out and look at nature in a new light

@sevenoakskaleidoscope is on the 1st floor of the Sevenoaks Library complex Lift access available.
Free
Open: Mon 10 - 6
Tues -Fri 10 - 5 Saturday
Saturday 10 -4 Closed Sundays

#svaf #artistledspace @7oakscommunity @sevenoaksmums
#sevenoaksvisualartsforum @heartofsevenoaks
#sevenoakskaleidoscopegallery #kaleidoscopegallery #kentculture #artinsevenoaks #kentartist #nature #soloshow #sevenoaksdistrictcouncil #contemporaryart #willow #healing #lovetrees #ritual #glass #loss #grieftending #forgiveness #artisttalk #exhibition #spiritoftheland

Huge thanks to @venetianevill for leading a magica

Huge thanks to @venetianevill for leading a magical, informative walk from @sevenoakskaleidoscope into Knole Park on Saturday. A calm and reflective interaction with nature, the making of a ritual mandala and those beautiful ancient trees was a special experience.

Final week in the gallery to experience @venetianevill ‘The Spirit of the Land’ until 16th April

The natural world is Venetia’s canvas. Her art encompasses ritual, astrology and a sensory connection to the cyclical rhythms of nature, as a pathway to healing, and an expression of her deep love for this precious earth. She creates vessels from clay moulded on trees, and paints with feathers, iron, and organic materials, weaving a medicine that connects her to the felt but unseen.

At the heart of ‘Spirit of the Land’ is an interactive healing mandala. A spiral of cedar wood from a tree that died, leads to a vessel containing iron water from a sacred spring. Water contains memory and a creative intelligence, and visitors will be invited to stir it and make a wish for our planet

Venetia offers spaces for people to connect to the stillness within and around them. Slowing down and engaging with the natural world through our senses, brings balance and reconnection, as the mind calms down. Our ancestors valued the plants, trees, and waters, not only for medicinal use but for spiritual sustenance. By making art from nature and bringing it into a gallery she hopes to complete the cycle by encouraging people to go out and look at nature in a new light

@sevenoakskaleidoscope is on the 1st floor of the Sevenoaks Library complex Lift access available.
Free
Open: Mon 10 - 6
Tues -Fri 10 - 5 Saturday
Saturday 10 -4 Closed Sundays

#svaf #artistledspace @7oakscommunity @sevenoaks
#sevenoaksvisualartsforum @heartofsevenoaks
#sevenoakskaleidoscopegallery #kaleidoscopegallery #kentculture #artinsevenoaks #kentartist #sevenoaksdistrictcouncil. #willow #healing #lovetrees #ritual #glass #loss #grieftending #forgiveness #artisttalk #exhibition #spiritoftheland

Repost from @victoriagranville • artists of all

Repost from @victoriagranville
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artists of all ages - great public art project - get creating now! The more the merrier #jubilee #sevenoakstown #sevenoakstowncouncil

Repost from @venetianevill I am leading a free ma

Repost from @venetianevill

I am leading a free mandala, ritual walk to Knole Park this Saturday 9th April. We will meet @sevenoakskaleidoscope gallery at 3:45 and gently walk to a group of gorgeous chestnut trees, in the magnificent deer park. I was introduced to an extraordinary 400-year-old sweet chestnut tree by a dear friend a while ago. She suggested I give it a very long three minute hug, and the hug that it gave me back started a love affair with trees that has been deepening ever since. Apparently sitting under a Chestnut tree will help increase energy , enhance intuition and ground, and clear the mind during meditation. Druids often made staffs from Chestnut wood in order to access longevity and energy, but strangely it is not an Ogham tree.

I love making mandalas for the trees, and It will be magical to connect with these beauties, absorb their precious energy and co-create a beautiful Mandala with others, as a gift for them in return. We will connect to our senses, to the generous sweetness of the trees and meditate. There will be time to walk in the iron mandala, before we set off at 4, and make a wish to bring peace to all who are suffering. The ritual walk will continue and amplify our wishes. The Bach sweet chestnut flower essence is for people who “have reached the limits of endurance” and who have “explored all avenues and see no way out of their difficulties.” This has been a tough week for many, with Mars and Saturn stirring things up, but Aries brings much needed courage to our hearts. And Mother Earth can hold our troubles and transmute them. In Japan the chestnut fruit symbolizes both difficulties and overcoming them 🙏

Kaleidoscope Gallery is Free
Open: Monday 10 - 6 Tuesday to Friday 10 - 5 Saturday 10 -4. Closed Sundays
@sevenoakskaleidoscope is on the first floor of Sevenoaks Library

#ritual #walk #pilgramage #sweetchestnut #healing #gaia #sacredearth #mandala #portal #spiritoftheland #alchemy #lovenature #blessings
#svaf #sevenoaks #artsforum #artistledspace @7oakscommunity @sevenoaks
#sevenoaksvisualartsforum #sevenoaksdcpictures #sevenoakslifestyle #kaleidoscopegallery

A calm reflective evening at the April SVAF meetin

A calm reflective evening at the April SVAF meeting last night as Venetia walked members and guests through her exhibition. Hearing how she communes with nature and quietly finds inspiration, subject, object and media within natures bounty was fascinating.

You can experience @venetianevill ‘The Spirit of the Land’ until 16th April

There will be a mandala ritual walk to Knole Park, meeting at the gallery at 3:45 on Saturday 9th April. Unfortunately, the walk isn’t suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.

The natural world is Venetia’s canvas. Her art encompasses ritual, astrology and a sensory connection to the cyclical rhythms of nature, as a pathway to healing, and an expression of her deep love for this precious earth. She creates vessels from clay moulded on trees, and paints with feathers, iron, and organic materials, weaving a medicine that connects her to the felt but unseen.

At the heart of ‘Spirit of the Land’ is an interactive healing mandala. A spiral of cedar wood from a tree that died, leads to a vessel containing iron water from a sacred spring. Water contains memory and a creative intelligence, and visitors will be invited to stir it and make a wish for our planet

Venetia offers spaces for people to connect to the stillness within and around them. Slowing down and engaging with the natural world through our senses, brings balance and reconnection, as the mind calms down. Our ancestors valued the plants, trees, and waters, not only for medicinal use but for spiritual sustenance. By making art from nature and bringing it into a gallery she hopes to complete the cycle by encouraging people to go out and look at nature in a new light

@sevenoakskaleidoscope is on the 1st floor of the Sevenoaks Library complex Lift access available.
Free
Open: Mon 10 - 6
Tues -Fri 10 - 5 Saturday
Saturday 10 -4 Closed Sundays

#svaf #artistledspace @7oakscommunity @sevenoaks
#sevenoaksvisualartsforum @heartofsevenoaks
#sevenoakskaleidoscopegallery #kaleidoscopegallery #kentculture #artinsevenoaks #kentartist #sevenoaksdistrictcouncil. #willow #healing #lovetrees #ritual #glass #loss #grieftending #forgiveness #artisttalk #exhibition #spiritoftheland

Venetia will be talking about her ‘Spirit of the

Venetia will be talking about her ‘Spirit of the Land’ solo show and her processes this evening 6th April 6-8 pm @sevenoakskaleidoscope All welcome #svaf

Repost from yesterday @venetianevill
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Let the rest
In this rested place
Rest for you
‘Winter grief’ David whyte

A lovely woman came to the gallery today and began talking about her difficulty with a loss. We shared our love of feathers and how they are like divine messengers, bringing connection and reassurance in challenging times. My medicine way teacher talks about how nature helps turn grief into praise, and Francis Weller shines light on the bond between grief and gratitude, sorrow and intimacy.

I showed her this glass bowl created from clay, moulded on a willow tree to absorb its beautiful energy. The Willow is a symbol of the moon, grief, water, and everlasting life. It is known for its healing abilities but it can also bring pain to the surface. Willow helps us retrieve the abandoned emotional parts of ourselves, and raw vulnerabilities, enabling us to let go of suffering. The blue comes from the heart centred copper and is about hope.

This Dragon New Moon painting was created during a very dark moment. Strong lunar energies can reveal uncomfortable shadows, but the greatest gifts are often hidden in the things we avoid. Sometimes action like painting can dissolve old wounds and other times I just have to sit with it, and remember growth comes through pain. And nature always helps soften the edges! I feel blessed that connecting deeply to the trees and elements, and creating art from nature, is a pathway for me to find relief, healing and embody change. Forgiveness and acceptance are part of a process. I will be talking about the show and my processes at @sevenoakskaleidoscope tomorrow night.

Kaleidoscope Gallery is Free
Open: Monday 10 - 6 Tuesday to Friday 10 - 5 Saturday 10 -4. Closed Sundays
@sevenoakskaleidoscope is on the first floor of Sevenoaks Library.

#willow #healing #lovetrees #ritual #glass #loss #grieftending #forgiveness #artisttalk #exhibition #sevenoaksvisualartsforum
#sevenoakskaleidoscopegallery #artinkent #kentculture #artinsevenoaks #kentartist

We are delighted to share that SVAF won the Making

We are delighted to share that SVAF won the Making It Happen Community and Voluntary Awards Community Art/Sports Group of the Year 2022 awarded by Sevenoaks District Council Thank you @sevenoaksdistrictcouncil

SVAF is a group of over 90 emerging and professional Kent artists and makers. Based at the Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope Gallery an SVAF artist led space. Our members are drawn from many disciplines including painting, ceramics, print, textiles, sculpture, installation, photography, video, sound and contemporary drawing.

SVAF aims to be a vehicle for artists to meet, critically engage, share, network and develop their practice. SVAF continues to go from strength to strength demonstrating the need for such an inclusive friendly organisation.

SVAF meet on the first Wednesday of the month 6-8pm in the Gallery.

Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope Gallery is a contemporary Exhibition Space showcasing new, traditional or experimental work from established and emerging Kent artists. We are also a popular venue for London and international artists with links to Kent. SVAF in partnership with KCC also actively promote and engage with artist residences, artists’ collaboration projects and formulate interactive community, school and University projects. We run artist led workshops, talks and demonstrations for all ages.

Don’t miss out sign up to “What’s On!” the monthly Gallery newsletter at our joint SVAF/Gallery website www.svaf.co.uk

Kaleidoscope Gallery is on the 1st floor of the Sevenoaks Library complex, adjacent to the Museum. Lift access available.

Kaleidoscope Gallery is Free
Open: Monday 10 - 6 Tuesday to Friday 10 - 5 Saturday 10 -4. Closed Sundays

Ros and Sue (Rosalind Barker MA and Sue Evans MFA) are the curators and facilitators for SVAF and the gallery @sevenoakskaleidoscope

#svaf #sevenoaks #artsforum #artistledspace @7oakscommunity @sevenoaks @sevenoaksmums
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VENETIA NEVILL Now – 16 April 2022 ‘The Spiri

VENETIA NEVILL
Now – 16 April 2022
‘The Spirit of the Land’
If you missed the PV don’t miss @venetianevill in conversation this Wednesday 6 April 6-8 Open to all.

The natural world is Venetia’s canvas. Her art encompasses ritual, astrology and a sensory connection to the cyclical rhythms of nature, as a pathway to healing, and an expression of her deep love for this precious earth. She creates vessels from clay moulded on trees, and paints with feathers, iron, and organic materials, weaving a medicine that connects her to the felt but unseen.

At the heart of ‘Spirit of the Land’ is an interactive healing mandala. A spiral of cedar wood from a tree that died, leads to a vessel containing iron water from a sacred spring. Water contains memory and a creative intelligence, and visitors will be invited to stir it and make a wish for our planet

Venetia offers spaces for people to connect to the stillness within and around them. Slowing down and engaging with the natural world through our senses, brings balance and reconnection, as the mind calms down. Our ancestors valued the plants, trees, and waters, not only for medicinal use but for spiritual sustenance. By making art from nature and bringing it into a gallery she hopes to complete the cycle by encouraging people to go out and look at nature in a new light.

There will be a mandala ritual walk to Knole Park, meeting at the gallery at 3:45 on Saturday 9th April. Unfortunately, the walk isn’t suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.

Exhibition open: Monday 10 - 6 Tuesday to Friday 10 - 5 Saturday 10 -4. Closed Sundays
@sevenoakskaleidoscope is on the first floor of Sevenoaks Library.

Don’t miss out sign up to What’s On our monthly news of exhibitions, events and artist workshops at www.svaf.co.uk Link in bio.

#svaf #sevenoaks #artsforum #artistledspace @7oakscommunity @sevenoaks @sevenoaksmums
#sevenoaksvisualartsforum
#sevenoakskaleidoscopegallery #mandala #earthtending #waterislife #sacred #spring #healing #alchemy #ritual #blessings #devotion #art #exhibition #immanence
#soloshow #kaleidoscopegallery #artinkent #kentculture #artinsevenoaks #kentartist

VENETIA NEVILL Now – 16 April 2022 ‘The Spiri

VENETIA NEVILL
Now – 16 April 2022
‘The Spirit of the Land’
Venetia will be in the Gallery today 2-4

The natural world is Venetia’s canvas. Her art encompasses ritual, astrology and a sensory connection to the cyclical rhythms of nature, as a pathway to healing, and an expression of her deep love for this precious earth. She creates vessels from clay moulded on trees, and paints with feathers, iron, and organic materials, weaving a medicine that connects her to the felt but unseen.

At the heart of ‘Spirit of the Land’ is an interactive healing mandala. A spiral of cedar wood from a tree that died, leads to a vessel containing iron water from a sacred spring. Water contains memory and a creative intelligence, and visitors will be invited to stir it and make a wish for our planet

Venetia offers spaces for people to connect to the stillness within and around them. Slowing down and engaging with the natural world through our senses, brings balance and reconnection, as the mind calms down. Our ancestors valued the plants, trees, and waters, not only for medicinal use but for spiritual sustenance. By making art from nature and bringing it into a gallery she hopes to complete the cycle by encouraging people to go out and look at nature in a new light.

Wednesday April 6th Venetia will be talking about her work in the Gallery 6 – 8 All welcome

There will be a mandala ritual walk to Knole Park, meeting at the gallery at 3:45 on Saturday 9th April. Unfortunately, the walk isn’t suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.

Exhibition open: Monday 10 - 6 Tuesday to Friday 10 - 5 Saturday 10 -4. Closed Sundays
@sevenoakskaleidoscope is on the first floor of Sevenoaks Library.

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