Old School Art Collective – Oxfordshire Artweeks

346 Old School Art Collective

Region: Oxford West – City

Artform: Ceramics, Miscellaneous, Mixed Media, Multidisciplinary, Painting, Pottery, Wood

The Old School Art Collective is back with a curated mix of artists to inspire. Our exhibition includes dreamlike ceramics; vibrant abstract paintings; intricate mixed media; wheel-thrown pottery; lustrous wood-turning and quirky pyrography. With the Tap Social and Fishes nearby and many local exhibitors, follow the West Oxford Trail and make a day of it!

Artists:
Issy Miller is heavily influenced by Mother Nature. Issy dissects the creepy-crawly world we often ignore, giving these natural obscurities a platform to shine through ceramicst. https://linktr.ee/Daissydoo

Candise Wai is a contemporary abstract artist based in Oxfordshire via Hong Kong. Her vibrant abstract expressionist paintings explore resilience and transformation, inviting viewers to experience the power of color. Her work has been shown globally. https://www.instagram.com/candisewaiart

Marcus Wattam is a potter sharing an antidote to mass-produced homeware with beautiful wheel-thrown cups, vases, bowls and jugs. https://www.instagram.com/old_skool_pottery

John Rendle is a wood turner using responsibly sourced timber for one-off homeware. Each piece is created with attention to the unique grain. From bowls to delicate vases, John’s work is tactile and beautiful. https://www.instagram.com/john.rendle.16

Helen Beech is a pyrographer inspired by the natural world’s scaly, spiky glory. She produces unique functional pieces celebrating the weird beauty of all creatures. https://www.instagram.com/icarus_pyrography

Lizzie Shannon-Little works across painting and collage. Her work explores folklore and female archetypes. She is a Trustee of Arnolfini and an Associate at OVADA. https://www.instagram.com/eshannonlittle

Kim Taylor repurposes magazines, packaging and found objects to create 3D dreamscapes. She’s interested in perception and loves staircases, windows and doors to unseen places. https://www.instagram.com/mrskim111