Art in the Park

Calderstones Park

Reviewed by Colin Serjent

A warm evening in Calderstones Park provided the perfect ambience for the private view of the Creative LETS Summer Exhibition ‘Inspired’.
Within the cool interior of the gallery, guests enjoyed a collection of paintings, photography, and mixed media, produced by eight of the network’s members.
Work shown included Joan Evans’ photographs of found objects, which are then enhanced using computer effects, providing a vibrant view of natural materials.

Lis Edgar’s use of hand made recycled paper as a background to work in pastels and plaster are environmentally friendly pieces containing energy and colour.
The photographs of Michelle Burrows exploits the translucent qualities of everyday objects, creating abstract images of great intensity.
The technical aspects of Colin Serjent’s photography provide a firm foundation, which allows him to capture textures, bringing surfaces into detailed relief.
Mick Green’s combination of poetry and artwork conveyed a personal world view.
The nude life drawings of Sue Lucine, made with pastel and charcoal, are stark in their simplicity and form.
Sue Milburn’s work engaged the viewer with uncluttered abstracted horizons, drawing them into the paintings.

Overall this eclectic collection of art work was in keeping with the endeavours of Creative LETS to bring to the forefront the work of local artists.
Or as two visitors to the exhibition commented: “It was definitely different and refreshing”, “The exhibition was thought provoking, restful, but also disturbing.”

Creative LETS next exhibition ‘Stir Fry’ will be staged at the Citadel Theatre in St. Helens, running from September to December this year.