BRINK Welcomes 2012 with a New Contemporary Art Show at the Tiltyard

Photograph by Peter Moore. Image copyright of the artist.

In January 2012, BRINK, will be presenting the works of seventeen local and regional artists in a new showcase at The Tiltyard in Leyes Lane, Kenilworth.

From Monday, 16^th January until Sunday, 11th March 2012, Tiltyard visitors will have the opportunity to view an eclectic and fascinating collection of works by established and emerging artists, portraying local landscapes and nature.

The ‘Pigs Might Fly...’ exhibition will showcase paintings, drawings, watercolours and prints by Stuart Ellis, Caroline Gatehouse, Paula Hamilton, Arthur Howe, Tracy Jolly, Dan Kehily-Jones, David Lewis, Nicholas Logan, Louise Morgan, Clare Sherwen, Kathryn Wickson, and the photographic work of Alison Baskerville, James Callaghan, David Chantrey, Cyril Hobbins and Peter Moore. There will also be a small, humorous, sculptural installation by BRINK Co-Founder Tim Robottom.

Everyone is invited to the official opening, which will be held on Monday, 16^th January 2012 from 7-9pm.

The Tiltyard, a friendly, family pub, offering a fine selection of wines and beers, traditional ales and home-cooked food, is open: Monday 5pm – Midnight; Tuesday-Thursday  11.30 - 2.30pm and 5pm – Midnight; Friday-Saturday 11.30am – Midnight, and Sunday from Noon - 11.30pm.

As well as the new exhibition, the Vino Veritas showcase at Kenilworth Wines, featuring Bill Zygmant’s photographs of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, The Avengers and The Beatles, will be running until 31^st January 2012.

BRINK are also offering a lucky winner the opportunity to be one of the first people to own Bill Zygmant's exclusive John Lennon print, inspired by the work of Andy Warhol. Tickets are available for just £1 at Kenilworth Wines, in Talisman Square, and Town & Country Furniture, in Abbey End. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased online via PayPal: brinkevents@gmail.com and your ticket number and code will be sent via e-mail within 24 hours. 

BRINK would also like to advise participants that the original draw date of 26^th January has been extended:  the winning ticket will now be drawn on Monday, 27th February and the winner will be notified by 28^th February 2012.

BRINK, whose aim is to promote and raise awareness of contemporary art, creating exhibition opportunities for emerging and established artists, invites artists and art enthusiasts across the Midlands to join the organisation. BRINK also has an on-going call for artists who are interested in exhibiting and promoting their work in the local area. For further information visit: www.wix.com/brinkevents/home.

Sarah Silver