Two inspiring new artists have joined us as guests this winter at Chalk Gallery; sculptor Susie Hartley and painter Nick Hebditch. Working in different media, and also with very different subject matter to each other, their pieces are bringing a fresh dimension to our collection. Susie Hartley's figurative sculptures represent and interpret the human form. Her approach is expressive, and the often fragmented figures aim to celebrate the strength and beauty of the female. Thro

Artist and printmaker Joan Wilkes talks with fellow printmaker Melissa Birch about her working methods, inspiration and subject matter in this enlightening interview for Chalk Gallery's blog. Q: Hi Joan. As a fellow printmaker, I was immediately drawn to your work, and love the quiet placement of objects within your still life compositions. It seems as if the objects could be significant. Can you tell me more about this? Joan: I work with objects as they allow me to explore