Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Bell Gallery The Bell Gallery at 40 Earsham Street Bungay ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.thebellgallery.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.thebellgallery.com/) - Artist led gallery in the heart of the Waveney Valley - [About Us](https://www.thebellgallery.com/about-us/) - The Bell Gallery is closed as Jackie has now retired! After three years and 35 exhibitions during which we have been proud to host nearly 700 artists, it’s time to close the doors to the Bell Gallery. It’s been a pleasure to have worked with so many talented people over the years that we’ve been About Us - [Contact Us](https://www.thebellgallery.com/contact-us/) - We look forward to seeing you in our gallery. Our exhibitors change every four weeks, so there is always something new to see when you come and visit us. - [Events](https://www.thebellgallery.com/events/) - HWAT in November Exhibition No.35 3rd November to 29th November 2025 Mon – Sun, 10am – 4:30pm HWAT in November Featuring 24 artists from the Harleston & Waveney Art Trail: | Barbara Bernard | Bobbie Watchorn | Carolyn Moulton | Chris Mound | Denise Ann | Di McKenna | Dom Theobald | Gill Levin | - [HWAT in November](https://www.thebellgallery.com/hwat-in-november/) - HWAT in November Our latest exhibition features twenty four artists and is titled “HWAT in November”. The exhibition runs for four weeks from 3rd to 29th November and is open daily from 10am to 4:30pm. Featuring: | Barbara Bernard | Bobbie Watchorn | Carolyn Moulton | Chris Mound | Denise Ann | Di McKenna | - [Exhibitions](https://www.thebellgallery.com/exhibitions/) - HWAT in November Our latest exhibition features twenty four artists and is titled “HWAT in November”. The exhibition runs for four weeks from 3rd to 29th November and is open daily from 10am to 4:30pm. Featuring: | Barbara Bernard | Bobbie Watchorn | Carolyn Moulton | Chris Mound | Denise Ann | Di McKenna | - [Octet](https://www.thebellgallery.com/octet/) - OCTET Our latest curated exhibition is titled “OCTET” and features eight prominent artists. The exhibition runs from 30th September to 25th October and is open Tues to Sat from 10am to 4:30pm. Also open for the street fair on Sunday 5th October. Featuring: | Terry Beard | Susan Debnam | Sally Hirst | Sara Johnson | - [Jean Kiekopf](https://www.thebellgallery.com/jean-kiekopf/) - “Unique personalised human & animal sculptures” Jean Kiekopf Jean has travelled extensively and worked overseas most of her life. She has now settled in the Waveney Valley and loves creating one off sculptures in her unique multi media style. She uses steel wire, outdoor plasters, foil, clay, fabric, bronze gilt and hardeners to create the - [Bella Bigsby](https://www.thebellgallery.com/bella-bigsby/) - “… nature is endlessly rich in beauty and meaning” Bella Bigsby Bella Bigsby is an artist working in oils. Having lived and exhibited her work in California for many years, she recently returned home to Norfolk, where she grew up. She is based in Norwich and exhibits her original paintings and fine art reproductions at - [Sarah Long](https://www.thebellgallery.com/sarah-long/) - “calmness communicated through her painting style” Sarah Long Sarah has only recently begun her art career and has received enthusiastic feedback from those who have seen her work and recognise the calmness communicated through her painting style. Rediscovering a long-lost love for art during ‘lockdown’, I have since found sanctuary in painting. Inspired by the - [Claire Oxley](https://www.thebellgallery.com/claire-oxley/) - “Taking inspiration from surrounding landscapes …” Claire Oxley Taking inspiration from surrounding landscapes, Claire’s starting points are often elements from the passing seasons and wide, changing moods of her East Anglian home. ‘I make paintings that chart and describe the seasons, skies, seas, moons, fields, flowers, and foliage of the area: canvases of energy and - [Kate Green](https://www.thebellgallery.com/kate-green/) - “Inspired by the love of nature” Kate Green I’m an Artist/illustrator living on the Norfolk coast in Hemsby. (I haven’t fallen into the sea yet). My work is mostly inspired by my love of nature, wildlife and being outdoors, generally roaming around and looking at things. I also have an interior world inspired by my - [Nicola Eastell](https://www.thebellgallery.com/nicola-eastell/) - “Showing her mastery of the equine form” Nicola Eastell Nicola is known for her dramatic yet often intricately detailed pastel paintings where she shows her comprehension and mastery of the equine form. Her knowledge and understanding come from her lifelong love of horses and she counts herself extremely fortunate to have owned a few horses and - [Artists](https://www.thebellgallery.com/artists/) - Previous Artists by Surname A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P R S T V W Z Astrig Akseralian Jane Aldridge Sarah Allen Lisa Atsumi Colin Ayers Roger Bacon Anna Badar Rob Barnes Kirstin Barrett Hilary Barry Helen Bartholomew Back to the Top Hilary Bartholomew Jacqui Bassett - [Jane Aldridge](https://www.thebellgallery.com/jane-aldridge/) - “… loves to create colourful, vibrant abstract artwork” Jane Aldridge From an early age Jane has loved colour, pattern, letter forms and script. These all appear in her work in abundance. Her abstract art takes you on a colourful journey across the canvas, with rich deep colours built up layer upon layer, and little trickles - [Penny Lindop](https://www.thebellgallery.com/penny-lindop/) - “… inspired by her local valley fen landscape, flowers and natural forms” Penny Lindop Penny creates loose expressive semi abstract paintings in both watercolour and mixed media inspired by her local valley fen landscape, flowers and natural forms. The small elements in nature, the flowing grasses, the tiny wild flowers on their delicate stems, the - [Jayne Gittins](https://www.thebellgallery.com/jayne-gittins/) - “Inspired by the East Anglian countryside” Jayne Gittins Jayne’s landscapes and seascapes are inspired by the beautiful East Anglian countryside and coast, particularly the Waveney Valley. Jayne says: “I work in different mediums, including watercolour and acrylics, and tries to portray the open spaces and light in my work. I use washes and impasto to - [Jill Draper](https://www.thebellgallery.com/jill-draper/) - “… fascinated by the textures, patterns, colours and light changes in the landscape” Jill Draper After gaining a degree at Leicester College of Art in Printed Textiles, I spent many years using fabric dye and machine embroidery as my mediums for depicting the landscape. I learnt the possibilities and limitations of these and wanting a - [Colin Ayers](https://www.thebellgallery.com/colin-ayers/) - “… moving between impressionistic and more detailed forms of painting as the fancy takes him” Colin Ayers Colin has loved art since childhood and over the years he received tuition from several professional artists, attending workshops and courses in watercolour, pastel, acrylic and oil painting; also, mixed media. During 2007 he started running art classes - [Tony Lodge](https://www.thebellgallery.com/tony-lodge/) - “An indulgence of painting for pleasure” Tony Lodge Tony James Lodge (TJ) is a Suffolk born stylised colour artist, his go to medium is acrylic on board or canvas. After leaving art school Tony started a career as a freelance commercial illustrator and has amassed a portfolio of diverse clients and subjects over 20 years. - [Ruth Simpson](https://www.thebellgallery.com/ruth-simpson/) - “Inspired by love of the British countryside” Ruth Simpson Ruth Simpson BA (Hons) is a Suffolk based Contemporary Artist, living near Ixworth. From here she can explore the beautiful local countryside, from its rolling farmland with its ancient woodlands and hedgerows, to its captivating heaths, flower rich meadows and wonderful wetlands. Observing and capturing as - [Angelo Murphy](https://www.thebellgallery.com/angelo-murphy/) - “… an inspired representation of the ordinary” Angelo Murphy As a contemporary painter of still life, my work is a meditation on the ephemeral beauty of the everyday and the mundane that surrounds us. The challenge with such a statement is to create a rendering of the familiar in a way that might inspire the - [Connections](https://www.thebellgallery.com/connections-2/) - Connections Our latest exhibition features eleven artists and is titled “Connections”. The exhibition runs for four weeks from 1st to 27th September and is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4:30pm. Featuring: | Angelo Murphy | Ruth Simpson | Jane Aldridge | Penny Lindop | Nicola Eastell | Jill Draper | Jayne Gittins | Colin - [Paz Y Amor](https://www.thebellgallery.com/paz-y-amor/) - “embracing spontaneity and unpredictability…” Paul & Ally Zawadzki Paul Zawadzki is a contemporary landscape artist born and based in the rural environment of the Waveney Valley, on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, East Anglia, UK. He mainly works in oils on canvas, employing expressive paint manipulation techniques augmented with traditional painting methods, reacting spontaneously to a painting - [Black Shuck 2025](https://www.thebellgallery.com/black-shuck-2025/) - The Black Shuck Exhibition Our latest exhibition features over 200 selected works from the 2025 Black Shuck Festival Open Call. The Black Shuck Festival is hosted in Bungay from 1st, 2nd and 3rd August, celebrating the folklore, myths and legends of East Anglia. The exhibition runs from 31st July to 16th August, we are open - [Jackie Bell](https://www.thebellgallery.com/jackie-bell/) - “… reflecting personality, and eliciting an emotional response in the viewer” Jackie Bell Having always been an art lover, Jackie decided to take up painting during 2020 when her retail business was unable to open during lockdown. Using the internet and access to online courses, she enjoys trying different media to paint with and exploring - [Expressions in Form](https://www.thebellgallery.com/expressions-in-form/) - Expressions in Form Our latest exhibition is titled ‘Expressions in Form’ and features seven local artists. The exhibition runs for four weeks from 30th June to 26th July and is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4:30pm. Featuring: | Sally Watson | Lisa Atsumi | Wiebke Clarke | Lesley Spicer | Melodie Cook | - [Sally Watson](https://www.thebellgallery.com/sally-watson/) - “Drawn to an expressive approach, favouring gestural strokes and mark-making …” Sally Watson Inspired by nature, Sally weaves together the organic shapes and often vibrant colours found in the countryside around her with the gentle control of representational subjects. Drawn to an expressive approach, favouring gestural strokes and mark-making, Sally first lays down collage pieces - [Melodie Cook](https://www.thebellgallery.com/melodie-cook/) - “combining my love of storytelling with sculpture” Melodie Cook My career began in the fashion industry, working in Italy as a freelance designer and consultant collaborating with some of Italy’s major brands including Stefanel, Benetton, Replay and La Perla. After 18 years I left the fashion world and set up a new art and design - [Kay Spalding](https://www.thebellgallery.com/kay-spalding/) - “… the natural world through bold, contemporary design.” Kay Spalding Kay Spalding, a Norfolk-based artist, creates vibrant mixed-media artworks inspired by local landscapes. Her pieces, featuring inks, acrylics, pastels, and collage, are influenced by walks with her dogs around the University of East Anglia and Norfolk beaches. Collecting twigs and leaves during these walks, she - [Lesley Spicer](https://www.thebellgallery.com/lesley-spicer/) - “… the intense sensory experience of that landscape” Lesley Spicer Lesley studied Art at Ipswich College in the early 1980s and then went on to West Surrey School of Art where she was awarded a first class honours degree in woven and printed Textiles. Following her teacher training at Sheffield Hallam, she taught art and - [Lisa Atsumi](https://www.thebellgallery.com/lisa-atsumi/) - “… loves the nostalgia of vintage fabrics” Lisa Atsumi I am a Norfolk Painter, based in Norwich. After many years of traveling and raising a family I decided to pick up a paintbrush and haven’t stopped since. I love the colour, patterns and nostalgia of vintage fabrics and I transform them into new cherished objects. - [Wiebke Clarke](https://www.thebellgallery.com/wiebke-clarke/) - “… inspired by the sounds, colours, texture of nature” Wiebke Clarke Wiebke Clarke, (studied at the Open College of the Arts, St. Yves School of Painting.) My artistic journey over the last decade has had all the characteristics of a child’s trip to the sweet shop. From delirious excitement on entering and on every new - [Bobbie Watchorn](https://www.thebellgallery.com/bobbie-watchorn/) - “… to capture the spirit of the subject” Bobbie Watchorn In earlier periods of her life Bobbie has painted, drawn and also sculpted, but not in the formal sense. When she had small children she ran a novelty cake business designing and making unique bakes, she enjoyed putting together unusual and edible fantasies! Bobbie - [Shirley Easton](https://www.thebellgallery.com/shirley-easton/) - “calm and relaxing seascapes” Shirley Easton Shirley is an artist who is based on the Suffolk/Norfolk border. It was in late 2019 Shirley was diagnosed with Breast cancer which was the start of many changes in her life, including her Artwork. She never picked up a paintbrush for over two years but through encouragement from - [Peter Rodulfo](https://www.thebellgallery.com/peter-rodulfo/) - “… between memory and imagination” Peter Rodulfo Peter Rodulfo was born 1958 in Washington DC USA, but spent much of his early years in India and Australia before settling in Norfolk, where he now lives, overlooking the North Sea. Peter attended Norwich School of Art 1975-9, and had his first solo show in London the - [Helen Bartholomew](https://www.thebellgallery.com/helen-bartholomew/) - “Loves painting canine & feline portraiture” Helen Bartholomew “My love of art started at an early age and grew with me. Whilst I was in full time employment it bubbled away in the background. In 1996 I took a BA Art degree course under private tutelage. In 2002, with new artistic principles and understanding my - [Pauline Fowler](https://www.thebellgallery.com/pauline-fowler/) - “Inspired by Italian and German Renaissance art” Pauline Fowler Pauline has a BA ( First Class honours in Ceramics) from Cardiff College of Art, and an MA in Ceramics from The Royal College of Art, and was mentored by the late Eduardo Paolozzi. She has just retired, after 35 years, as a Director and main - [Kirstin Barrett](https://www.thebellgallery.com/kirstin-barrett/) - “… illustrating fantasy and the natural world” Kirstin Barrett I am a watercolour and mixed media artist specialising in illustrating fantasy and the natural world. Since graduating with an illustration degree and moving to Bungay, I have been inspired by the natural beauty Suffolk has to offer. While I mainly use watercolour and gouache, I - [TEN](https://www.thebellgallery.com/ten/) - TEN Our latest exhibition features ten artists and is simply titled “TEN”. The exhibition runs for four weeks from 2nd June to 28th June and is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4:30pm. Featuring: | Nicola Eastell | Pauline Fowler | Peter Rodulfo | Jayne Gittins | Shirley Easton | Kirstin Barrett | Margaret - [2024 Exhibitions](https://www.thebellgallery.com/2024-exhibitions/) - Artists & Makers Festive Shop With a slight twist to our usual format “Artists & Makers Festive Shop” showcases a collection of artworks from over 20 local artists. We have a wonderful selection of paintings, prints, pottery, ceramic art, jewellery, soaps, glassware, wrap and books on display in the gallery! If that’s not enough variety to - [Awakening](https://www.thebellgallery.com/awakening/) - Awakening Our latest exhibition is titled ‘Awakening’ and runs for four weeks from 5th May to 31st May and is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4:30pm. Also open for the Garden Market on Sunday 11th May. Featuring: | Claire Oxley | Sarah Long | Bella Bigsby | Kate Green | Jean Kiekopf | - [Diana McKenna](https://www.thebellgallery.com/diana-mckenna/) - “Inspired by the natural world” Diana McKenna Diana McKenna is a mixed media artist and photographer who draws her inspiration from the natural world. Travelling is an important aspect of her work and in the past she has visited the Amazon jungle in Peru, the Atacama Desert in Chile, the Great Barrier reef in Australia - [Val Lindsell](https://www.thebellgallery.com/val-lindsell/) - “… explores the essence of space in the abstract form” Val Lindsell I studied at Colchester School of Art and Johannesburg School of Art, excellent tutors at both paces – the starting point of much of my work is the shape and colour of the landscape around me wherever I may be, and explores the - [Kath Wallace](https://www.thebellgallery.com/kath-wallace/) - “… expressing the joy I find in the natural world” Kath Wallace I enjoy working on any scale on canvas, paper or wooden board. My paintings are inspired by memories of places, times or experiences using photographs, collage, or drawings as a starting point. I incorporate textures from wax, sand, paper and juxtapose different materials - [Fliss Cary](https://www.thebellgallery.com/fliss-cary/) - “… moved by the fragility and resilience of nature” Fliss Cary My practice is concerned with drawing, printmaking and artists’ books, and is informed by landscape, memory and a sense of place. I live in a village on the outskirts of Norwich and much of my work relates to this location where I walk daily - [Jane Sanger](https://www.thebellgallery.com/jane-sanger/) - “… The beauty of the natural world, tempered by contradictory feelings of belonging and alienation” Jane Sanger Continuing to explore aspects of landscape, through painting, rubbings, monoprint and collage. The beauty of the natural world, tempered by contradictory feelings of belonging and alienation, mystery and familiarity, transience and permanence, the concrete and the abstract. Exhibiting - [Polly Cruse](https://www.thebellgallery.com/polly-cruse/) - “… how poignant and important objects and ornaments can be” Polly Cruse My photographs and sculpture are currently focused on personal objects and the many combinations in which these are displayed within a domestic space. My still life photographs are composed using items that have had a home,and are often no longer perfect. I aim - [Joceline Wickham](https://www.thebellgallery.com/joceline-wickham/) - “Colourful, quirky, and meticulously painted” Joceline Wickham Joceline studied at Hornsey, Walthamstow and the Royal Academy Schools in the sixties and seventies. She has exhibited her paintings widely both locally in East Anglia and in London, including the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. After some years teaching art in Adult Education and exhibiting her paintings she - [Anthea Eames](https://www.thebellgallery.com/anthea-eames/) - “… lyrical, expressive, mixed media works” Anthea Eames Shifting between abstraction and figuration, Anthea’s lyrical, expressive, mixed media works develop from her experience of walking and being in the landscape. She aims to convey the spirit and feeling of the place and explores the ways in which the land has been shaped by time, investigating - [Borderlands and Traces](https://www.thebellgallery.com/borderlands-and-traces/) - Borderlands and Traces Our latest exhibition features three artists and is titled “Borderlands and Traces”. The exhibition runs for four weeks from 8th April to 3rd May and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4:30pm. Featuring: | Kath Wallace | Val Lindsell | Dianna McKenna | With an open invitation to the Artist - [Astrig Akseralian](https://www.thebellgallery.com/astrig-akseralian/) - “celebrating the relationships that we have with the soil and living creatures” Astrig Akseralian Astrig obtained a Degree in Ceramics from the Central School of Art and Design, London in 1986. After a number of years selling her ceramics, Astrig had a career change moving to work in the film industry as a painter in - [Carl Newman](https://www.thebellgallery.com/carl-newman/) - “Sculptures inspired by the natural world” Carl Newman Carl has been sculpting professionally for over 25 years, drawing his inspiration from the natural world surrounding his Suffolk home. Carl spends time sketching, photographing and observing native British wildlife to embody the animal’s movements and character in his pieces. The Suffolk landscape and environment provides many - [Lesley Munro](https://www.thebellgallery.com/lesley-munro/) - “… influenced by her immediate environment” Lesley Munro Lesley Munro trained at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in Dundee, graduating in 1984 with a B.A.Fine Art (Hons). After Art College she worked in Television and Advertising in London before training as an Art teacher. She worked in Scottish education for many years. - [Ruth Tabet](https://www.thebellgallery.com/ruth-tabet/) - “… often an element of peril or black humour in my compositions” Ruth Tabet I draw on half-remembered childhood themes, creating images that encapsulate timeless fairy tales, archetypes, dreamscapes and magic in an attempt to reach for truths. There is often an element of peril or black humour in my compositions; I draw using pen - [Susanne Winter](https://www.thebellgallery.com/susanne-winter/) - “… paintings charged with energy, movement and emotions” Susanne Winter Susanne studied art at University in Leicester and has continued to work and live as a successful contemporary artist. Her works are bought and prized by both corporate and private collectors across the world. Susanne is a prolific painter and regards the act of creating - [Inside - Out](https://www.thebellgallery.com/inside-out/) - Inside – Out Our latest exhibition features five artist friends who have joined together to present an exciting mix of work in a variety of mediums. The exhibition runs for four weeks from 4th March to 29th March and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4:30pm. Featuring: | Anthea Eames | Joceline Wickham - [Form and Colour](https://www.thebellgallery.com/form-and-colour/) - Form and Colour Our latest exhibition features four artists and is titled “Form and Colour”. The exhibition runs for four weeks from 4th February to 1st March and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4:30pm. Featuring: | Susanne Winter | Lesley Munro | Ruth Tabet | Colin Ayers | With an open invitation - [John Shave](https://www.thebellgallery.com/john-shave/) - “… all for the love of painting!” John Shave John is now based in South Norfolk and has been retired for several months. He classes himself as a modern impressionist painter, working in all media but preferring these days to work mainly in oils and watercolour. A lot of John’s time now is spent out - [Mark Copeland](https://www.thebellgallery.com/mark-copeland/) - “… never let truth get in the way of a good story” Mark Copeland The inspiration for the paintings in this exhibition was found on an old poster discovered amidst a cache of mid 20th century ephemera, advertising local events and services in and around Great Livermere, Suffolk. It announces what was once an annual - [Lydia Darrah](https://www.thebellgallery.com/lydia-darrah/) - “inspired by the long, flat landscapes of South Norfolk” Lydia Darrah Lydia is intrigued by the way a painting explores our emotional response to a place, consciously or subconsciously. There is an anxiety in the first marks, and then a quiet excitement as the work takes on its own character. She finds things out when - [Daniel Richardson](https://www.thebellgallery.com/daniel-richardson/) - “… sculptural style with strong elements of design” Daniel Richardson Daniel Richardson studied ceramics with Emmanuel Cooper and Neil French at Middlesex in the 1980s. He throws on the wheel and has a sculptural style with strong elements of design. His ceramic style reflects contrasts in tone with hints of colour. He worked closely with - [Sara Edwards](https://www.thebellgallery.com/sara-edwards/) - “… Norfolk heritage is reflected in her paintings” Sara Edwards Sara paints bright, contemporary landscapes in a distinctive geometric style, which play with the topography of Norfolk’s countryside. These include scenes of the Norfolk Broads, beaches, farming and the seasons. The paintings are often composite scenes which amalgamate Norfolk features and landmarks and are suggestive - [Gill Thornton](https://www.thebellgallery.com/gill-thornton/) - “inspired by the landscapes of East Anglia or other places she has visited” Gill Thornton Gill Thornton is a linocut artist who creates original, limited edition prints from her studio in Garboldisham. Her artwork is mostly inspired by the landscapes of East Anglia or other places she has visited. Many of her prints feature local - [Artists & Makers](https://www.thebellgallery.com/artists-makers/) - Artists & Makers Festive Shop With a slight twist to our usual format “Artists & Makers Festive Shop” showcases a collection of artworks from over 20 local artists. We have a wonderful selection of paintings, prints, pottery, ceramic art, jewellery, soaps, glassware, wrap and books on display in the gallery! If that’s not enough variety to - [Instagram](https://www.thebellgallery.com/instagram/) - jackiebellart One of my still life paintings at @broadstreetgall The fabulous new @broadstreetgallerybungay opened A newly completed painting for my exhibition at @b A painting that will be in my part of the inaugura I'm really looking forward to exhibiting in 'A Fly A hare for the first day of March. It's always a Some - [Helen Nottage](https://www.thebellgallery.com/helen-nottage/) - “handmade tableware to enhance the lovely food enjoyed around your table’” Helen Nottage Having spent over 45 years working for the NHS as a District Nurse (or Community Nurse as I am now called) I decided a few years ago to revisit my passion for pottery. I hadn’t thrown on a wheel for 50 years - [Jason Wick](https://www.thebellgallery.com/jason-wick/) - “… fusing the modern age with a historical legacy” Jason Wick Jason Wick is a ceramicist with an interest in folktales and legends, which often influence his work. Using his own blend of glazes and oxides, Jason achieves the impression of an object being long lost and newly found. His unique stoneware ceramic pots, vessels - [Caryl Challis](https://www.thebellgallery.com/caryl-challis/) - “… a passion for batik for the last forty years!” Caryl Challis I was introduced to Batik, (a resist method of dyeing), in the early eighties, embraced the technique, and have been exploring its potential for the last forty years. I work on both cloth and paper with hot wax, dyes and watercolour, my inspiration - [Chris Mound](https://www.thebellgallery.com/chris-mound/) - “inspired by the small moments that happen within the world” Chris Mound Chris Mound lives and works on the Suffolk bank of the river Waveney. His limited edition woodcut prints are inspired by the small moments that happen within the world around him. Momentary, everyday interactions between wildlife and the environment that can so easily - [Toto](https://www.thebellgallery.com/toto/) - “… bringing a “feelgood” factor to Bungay” “Toto” Antonio Reche Martinez Toto” (Antonio Reche Martinez) was born at the foot of Montserrat Mountain, just outside Barcelona, in Catalonia, Spain. He has designed everything from operas (Verdi’s “Aida” for Olesa de Montserrat festival) to pantomimes and puppet shows, and first came the UK to study at - [James Mayhew](https://www.thebellgallery.com/james-mayhew/) - “… complex images are carefully composed and considered” James Mayhew James Mayhew is an award-winning children’s author, illustrator and artist. He has been creating books for over 30 years, and his many titles include the classic best-selling Katie series, Ella Bella Ballerina, and the acclaimed Once Upon A Tune, inspired by the many musicians and - [Autumn Exhibition](https://www.thebellgallery.com/autumn-exhibition/) - Autumn Exhibition Our latest exhibition features five artists and is titled “Autumn Exhibition”. The exhibition runs for four weeks from 29th October to 23rd November and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4:30pm. Featuring: | Mark Copeland | Lydia Darrah | Daniel Richardson | Sara Edwards | Nicola Eastell | With an open - [SEAW Waterfall](https://www.thebellgallery.com/seaw-waterfall/) - “…maintaining a community where watercolour artists can socialise and share knowledge” SEAW “Waterfall” The Society of East Anglian Watercolourists is a member-led society that aims to promote the medium of watercolour by providing exhibiting opportunities to watercolour artists in the region, organising regular painting opportunities for members and Friends of SEAW and maintaining a community - [Nature's Palette](https://www.thebellgallery.com/natures-palette/) - Nature’s Palette Our latest exhibition is titled “Nature’s Palette” and showcases a diverse collection of artworks featuring eight artists. The exhibition runs for four weeks from Monday 2nd September to Saturday 28th September and is open Mon – Sat from 10am to 4:30pm. Featuring: | Caryl Challis | Chris Mound | Toto (Antonio Reche-Martinez) | James - [Guest Artists](https://www.thebellgallery.com/guest-artists/) - artists who have exhibited as invited guests of the bell gallery: CarlNewman feb. 2023 sculptor LindsaySimons may 2023 contemporaryartist Jacqui Bassett sept. 2023 landscape artist Jason Wick sept. 2024 ceramicist Helen Nottage sept. 2024 potter - [Louise Bird](https://www.thebellgallery.com/louise-bird/) - “Inspired by natural history …” Louise Bird Louise has always looked towards natural history for inspiration. During her degree course in Fine Art Printmaking, she became fascinated by bees and her interest has continued until this day. Louise gets great satisfaction knowing that her artwork is helping spread awareness that bees are under threat from - [Astra Taylor-Todd](https://www.thebellgallery.com/astra-taylor-todd/) - “capturing the spirit of every subject …” Astra Taylor-Todd Astra’s Realism and Surrealism pen drawings capture the strength and beauty of nature. Adding surrealism touches to some and gold leaf to others, Astra captures the spirit of each subject she draws. Shortlisted for David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year Award in 2020 and selling - [Alice Garland](https://www.thebellgallery.com/alice-garland/) - “fine porcelain, hand built and hand painted” Alice Garland I am a Suffolk potter and gardener. I make fine porcelain tableware, hand built from thin sheets of paper porcelain, which I then decorate with hand painted pattern. I have been making ceramic work for the past 25 years since graduating from Camberwell college of art - [Ruth Lyne](https://www.thebellgallery.com/ruth-lyne/) - “inspired by the colours and textures of the coast” Ruth Lyne “Like most people brought up in the midlands, I have always been drawn to the sea. The colours and textures of the coast have inspired my creative work for many years. The wide horizons and big skies of East Anglia can be found in - [Andrew Dibben](https://www.thebellgallery.com/andrew-dibben/) - “known for his minutely observed paintings” Andrew Dibben Andrew Dibben became a full-time artist in 1989, specialising mainly in landscape and marine subjects. He is primarily a watercolourist, noted for highly detailed studio work, but also works in the field, resulting in work of a looser appearance. He is known for minutely observed paintings of - [Sarah Allen](https://www.thebellgallery.com/sarah-allen/) - “Capturing the colour and beauty of our wonderful Norfolk landscape” Sarah Allen “From an early age I was driven to create. Even as a small child I was always colouring, drawing, modelling and painting. My family used to joke that if they left something lying around for long enough, I would paint it!” “My first - [David Howe](https://www.thebellgallery.com/david-howe/) - “Lay down some colour and see where it leads …” David J Howe I have been an artist for many years painting mainly for my own pleasure, whilst working full time. Now retired, I am able to devote much more time to my painting passion. My work has long had an element of abstraction, however - [Rachel Thomas](https://www.thebellgallery.com/rachel-thomas/) - ” inspiration in the movement and patterns in nature” Rachel Thomas Rachel Thomas finds inspiration in the movement and patterns in nature, the changing of seasons and light; she is influenced by new sights, sounds, tastes and colour. A main source of inspiration, these experiences come alive in her paintings. Rachel Thomas studied Surface Pattern - [Corinne Peacock](https://www.thebellgallery.com/corinne-peacock/) - “Full of energy, movement & vibrancy, evoking a myriad of emotions” Corinne Peacock Corinne is a self-taught Suffolk-based acrylic artist, who paints in a distinctive intuitive style. Her paintings are brightly coloured and joyful, characterised by patterns, shapes, mark-making & symbolism. Full of energy, movement & vibrancy, evoking a myriad of emotions. Corinne is a dual-heritage - [Julie Graham](https://www.thebellgallery.com/julie-graham/) - “Building layer upon layer of colour until finally, the complete image materialises” Julie Graham Julie’s silkscreen prints are inspired by nature near her home in Suffolk, to develop her ideas she uses photographs for reference, making sketches in pencil and ink, until she is satisfied that she has captured the character of the wildlife. Not - [Verity Watkins](https://www.thebellgallery.com/verity-watkins/) - “From animals to landscapes …” Verity Watkins Verity is a contemporary animal portrait artist. Her paintings, produced using mainly acrylic paint, some with resin, are bursting with colour, texture and show the quirky characteristics of her subject through her painting style and composition. Verity likes to play with the natural character of the animals and - [Stephen Watkins](https://www.thebellgallery.com/stephen-watkins/) - “Each painting is a story of something, some place or someone …” Stephen Watkins Stephen is a Suffolk-based artist with a background in Architecture. Despite having very low marks in art classes as a college student studying to become an architect (because he tended to paint what he wanted, not what he was asked to - [Kristina Tonev](https://www.thebellgallery.com/kristina-tonev/) - “If you have passion, you can fulfil your dreams …” Kristina Tonev Kristina Tonev is a fine art student in University of Suffolk, Ipswich. After graduating with distinctions in art and design from Suffolk New College, Tonev embarked on a journey into the conceptual art in painting and sculpture, focusing on the connection between the - [James Maberly](https://www.thebellgallery.com/james-maberly/) - “Beautiful East Anglian landscapes” James Maberly James Maberly studied at the Ipswich School of Art followed by the Norwich School of Art and Design, between 1988 and 1993. He then taught sculpture to BTEC and Foundation students at the Suffolk College before leaving to take up art full time. He has had many exhibitions over - [Sherie Brinkley](https://www.thebellgallery.com/sherie-brinkley/) - “Capturing the spirit, feeling and intimacy with her landscapes” Sherie Brinkley Sherie’s expressive landscapes are an embodiment of the connection she feels between herself and the Earth. Her love for wild places and nature was kindled from early childhood living beside the river Orwell in Suffolk. Her paintings pay homage to natural environment. To embrace - [Rob Barnes](https://www.thebellgallery.com/rob-barnes/) - “Inspired mainly by the landscape and coast of East Anglia” Rob Barnes Rob Barnes studied painting and printmaking at Hull College of Art and London University in the early 1960s. He taught etching, screen-printing, lino and related surface printmaking at Keswick Hall College in Norfolk. He later moved to the University of East Anglia, Norwich - [Nicola Slattery](https://www.thebellgallery.com/nicola-slattery/) - “inspiration drawn from stories and mythology” Nicola Slattery Nicola Slattery is an elected member of the Royal Society of British Artists. Her distinct artistic style is well known to a wide audience of art lovers in the UK and beyond. Her work has won several art awards and prizes and is in contemporary art collections - [Ruth McCabe](https://www.thebellgallery.com/ruth-mccabe/) - “Inspired by the solitude of remote, wild places” Ruth McCabe Yorkshire and Music are at the heart of Ruth’s creativity. The solitude of remote, wild places. The joy of singing. The freedom of a 1950’s childhood where whole days of roaming free and exploring were unremarkable and fun. A career in psychotherapy followed much the - [Fiona Gordon](https://www.thebellgallery.com/fiona-gordon/) - “Capturing the power and essence of equine beauty” Fiona Gordon “I have been passionate about horses since a young age. I grew up in Australia where my sisters and I would spend our holidays on farms and sheep stations. I was always trying to capture horses’ beauty and strength using any medium I had at - [Becky Munting](https://www.thebellgallery.com/becky-munting/) - “Capturing the spirit and vitality of birds and animals” Becky Munting “I have always had a love of the countryside and nature. Having grown up in East Anglia and now living in Suffolk, I am lucky enough to be surrounded by different birds and animals which inspire my work.” “With with oil paints I try - [David Flower](https://www.thebellgallery.com/david-flower/) - “Amateur: from the Latin ‘Amare’ – to love” David Flower 21 years as a professional glassmaker has taught David that he is truly an amateur; he does it because he loves it. David cut his teeth in the workshop of Peter Layton’s London Glassblowing before moving to Sunderland. As Artist in residence, he made sculpture - [Jacqui Bassett](https://www.thebellgallery.com/jacqui-bassett/) - “artwork tethered to the drama of the landscape” Jacqui Bassett Originally residing in the Waveney Valley, Jacqui has now moved to the Lake District where her artwork is inspired by the beautiful, diverse environment of her Lakeland home. Jacqui says: “My artwork is tethered to the drama of the landscape around me.” “My work is - [Lucy Perry](https://www.thebellgallery.com/lucy-perry/) - “… fleeting moments of light, pattern & colour” Lucy Perry Lucy Perry’s work seeks to record fleeting moments of light, pattern and colour in the natural world through painting and printmaking. Her approach to drawing and painting is instinctively bold and expressive, sometimes using mixed media and printmaking techniques within paintings. Lucy’s love of colour - [Mary Gundry](https://www.thebellgallery.com/mary-gundry/) - “Inspired to paint figures at work” Mary Gundry Mary’s work has been recognised in the East Anglia area for over 25 years, particularly for her paintings of children on the beach and the Suffolk coastline. She owned The Garden Gallery in Southwold from 1998-2005 and ran The Little Gallery in Halesworth with her partner Colin - [John Dawkins](https://www.thebellgallery.com/john-dawkins/) - “stylised encapsulation of the Suffolk Big Skies” John Dawkins John Dawkins has always drawn and painted. He trained as a graphic designer before having a long career working in London based design and advertising companies, eventually becoming senior management which drew him away from his former creative role. He started painting in his spare time - [Ros Bieber](https://www.thebellgallery.com/ros-bieber/) - “Delights in experimenting with different art materials” Ros Bieber In my early life I was a concert pianist and harpsichordist; however, my career was cut short due to injury. I then became interested in painting and studied at the City and Guilds of London Art School for four years, where I was awarded a Diploma - [Lisa Graa Jensen](https://www.thebellgallery.com/lisa-graa-jensen/) - “… illustrating in a cheerful colourful way” Lisa Graa Jensen “I like to illustrate people, animals and birds that I see around me in everyday ordinary life, in a cheerful colourful way. Life in a French farming village, where we used to live, and travelling throughout England on a narrow boat, and walks on nearby - [Hilary Barry](https://www.thebellgallery.com/hilary-barry/) - “… the convergence of the figurative and the abstract” Hilary Barry I am a painter: I exhibit regularly and have work in private collections as well as in museums and hospitals. In 2006, I completed my MA in Fine Art as a mature student at Middlesex University in 2006; I also have a degree in - [Mark Purllant](https://www.thebellgallery.com/mark-purllant/) - “Mark’s work is like 3D paintings carved out of the air” Mark Purllant Mark is a visual artist, working in a variety of materials both sculpturally and two dimensionally. His work is connected to the balance he sees, in life, societies, nature or the philosophical. He is drawn to how through the chaos, contrasts highlight our - [Kate Walker](https://www.thebellgallery.com/kate-walker/) - “Beautiful East Anglian landscapes” Kate Walker Kate is a contemporary British landscape painter living and working in the Waveney Valley. She is a former East Anglian Art Fund Scholar and was awarded a Fine Art Masters Degree with Distinction in 2019. Kate’s work is collected widely and is held in collections including that of Norwich - [Caroline Mackintosh](https://www.thebellgallery.com/caroline-mackintosh/) - “Landscapes inspired by Suffolk and Scotland” Caroline Mackintosh Inspired by the Suffolk countryside and travels further afield, in particular the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, Caroline is drawn to the dramatic lines and strong shapes formed by shifts in light in the landscape. “It is this play of light that inspires me to paint. My - [Sara Johnson](https://www.thebellgallery.com/sara-johnson/) - “Capturing the essence of East Anglian landscapes” Sara Johnson Sara is a contemporary landscape painter, mainly using acrylic and mixed media on board and watercolour on paper. Her motivation to paint stems from a desire to express a connection to and feelings for the natural world and to capture her perception of the essence of - [Anna Badar](https://www.thebellgallery.com/anna-badar/) - “Expressing the quiet majesty of Suffolk landscapes” Anna Badar Anna Retired to Suffolk in 2009 to spend time developing her work, heavily inspired by the landscape – the expansive beauty of the skies, fields and woodland around the Blyth Valley and all along the coast near Dunwich. Marks and textures dominate in her work in - [Sarah Bays](https://www.thebellgallery.com/sarah-bays/) - “inspired by the Norfolk countryside” Sarah Bays I am a printmaker living in Norfolk producing prints from a small etching press on a tea trolley in the corner of my dining room. I find my inspiration in my surroundings: the Norfolk countryside, its wildlife, birds, farm animals and coast. I am often inspired by my morning dog walks, the pattern of - [Liz Goulding](https://www.thebellgallery.com/liz-goulding/) - “All my joy and sorrow and the landscape of it” Liz Goulding Having graduated with a BA in Fine Art and a PGCE in Art and Design Education I have continued working in the arts as a practicing artist and tutor. I taught A level Art and design and life drawing for 30 years in - [Hilary Bartholomew](https://www.thebellgallery.com/hilary-bartholomew/) - “expressive representations of painterly form” Hilary Bartholomew Based on observation, my work covers a wide range of subject matter painted in oils. I seek to evoke the mysterious and magical aspects found in objects and scenes encountered in everyday life. My painting can be stimulated by many things: the play of light on an interior - [Shuck 2024 Guide](https://www.thebellgallery.com/shuck-2024-guide/) - The Return of Black Shuck and Friends A guide to some of the stories, myths and legends depicted by the works of art on display. Those included in this guide are listed alphabetically by the artist’s first name. A B C D E H J K L M N P S T Adam Batchelor I - [Black Shuck 2024](https://www.thebellgallery.com/black-shuck-2024/) - Return of Black Shuck & Friends Our latest exhibition features selected artists from the 2024 Black Shuck Festival Open Call. The Black Shuck Festival is hosted in Bungay from 2nd, 3rd and 4th August, celebrating the folklore, myths and legends of East Anglia. The legend of Black Shuck tells of a wild black dog that - [Roger Bacon](https://www.thebellgallery.com/roger-bacon/) - “creating works with tactile qualities” Roger Bacon Working in English hardwoods the sculptures are mostly based on the human form. Timber selection is of vital importance in order to display the pattern and grain to their best advantage. A great deal of time is spent preparing the finish in order that the tactile qualities of - [Jennifer Lovatt](https://www.thebellgallery.com/jennifer-lovatt/) - “translating the beautiful and wondrous world we live in to a painted surface” Jennifer Lovatt Jennifer is a Fine Arts graduate of the Norwich University of the Arts and a licentiate member of the Norwich20Group, both of which she has exhibited with on numerous occasions. “Painting brings me joy, time for reflection and an opportunity - [Summer Show](https://www.thebellgallery.com/summer-show/) - Summer Show Our latest exhibition features eleven artists and is titled “Summer Show”. The exhibition runs for four weeks from 2nd July to 27th July and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4:30pm. Featuring: | Corinne Peacock | David Howe | Rachel Thomas | Andrew Dibben | Sarah Allen | Louise Bird | - [Black Shuck and Friends](https://www.thebellgallery.com/black-shuck-and-friends/) - Black Shuck & Friends Our latest exhibition features selected artists from the Black Shuck Festival Open Call. The Black Shuck Festival is hosted in Bungay from 3rd, 4th and 5th August, celebrating the folklore, myths and legends of East Anglia. The legend of Black Shuck tells of a wild black dog that entered Bungay’s St - [Natures Diversity](https://www.thebellgallery.com/natures-diversity/) - Nature’s Diversity Our latest exhibition features six artists and is titled “Nature’s Diversity”. The exhibition runs for four weeks from 4th June to 29th June and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4:30pm. Featuring: | Jennifer Lovatt | Sarah Long | Pauline Fowler | Bella Bigsby | Astrig Askeralian | Roger Bacon | - [Nigel Orme](https://www.thebellgallery.com/nigel-orme/) - “… a celebration of my relationship with nature” Nigel Orme I paint landscapes in acrylic on canvas. I take regular walks and find endless fascination in the changing of the light across the countryside. When I work, I try to capture the atmosphere of the place I’m in. I want to draw the viewer into - [Diana Campbell](https://www.thebellgallery.com/diana-campbell/) - “… adding emotional impact to portraiture” Diana Campbell Diana is a figurative artist, raised in Edinburgh and now happily settled in the Broadland village of Salhouse, Norfolk. She has always been drawn to depicting the human form, sketching people throughout her life. Whilst she likes working with a variety of media, most recently she has - [Yvonne Penrose](https://www.thebellgallery.com/yvonne-penrose/) - “for the love of painting and drawing” Yvonne Penrose I love to paint and draw using all media, but prefer pastels, oils or acrylic. My subjects range from land and seascape, still life and animals and birds. Most of all I love to use light and am fascinated by the way it affects water, glows - [Fiona Hall](https://www.thebellgallery.com/fiona-hall/) - “…exploration of the multifaceted emotions of love” Fiona Hall The Circle of Love…the circle is complete, is perfection, is eternity. This body of work is about my exploration of the multifaceted emotions of love. Through dynamic forms, vibrant colours and different textures, I am aiming to evoke the complexities and depths of love. Through energetic compositions - [Of Field and Form](https://www.thebellgallery.com/of-field-and-form/) - Of Field and Form We are delighted to be hosting nine local artists for the latest exhibition with a fabulous selection of artwork along the theme “Of Field and Form”. Featuring: | Nicola Eastell | Yvonne Penrose | Fiona Hall | Tony Lodge | Jean Kiekopf | Jayne Gittins | Diana Campbell | Nigel Orme - [Claire Kerrison](https://www.thebellgallery.com/claire-kerrison/) - “inspired by the seasons and the ever changing light” Claire Kerrison Claires art is an expression of her passion for the natural world. Her walks across Norfolk and Suffolk landscapes provide excitement to interpret the kaleidoscope of ever-changing light, colour, shape, and movement as she travels through intimate and expansive spaces. She works in mixed media, - [Lucia Vettese](https://www.thebellgallery.com/lucia-vettese/) - “loves capturing detailed portraits of wildlife and people” Lucia Vettese Lucia Vettese is an Artist from South Norfolk. After graduating from Norwich University of the Arts with a BA Hons degree in Illustration, she went onto pursue her passion, and had the wonderful opportunity to open her very own studio/shop in Wroxham. Lucia ran this - [2022 Exhibitions](https://www.thebellgallery.com/2022-exhibitions/) - Shape and Colour We are delighted to welcome some extremely talented local artists to the very first exhibition here at the bell gallery. The space is newly refurbished, the lights are set and the picture hanging is all ready to receive some magnificent works of art curated by local sculptor and abstract artist Mark Purllant. - [2023 Exhibitions](https://www.thebellgallery.com/2023-exhibitions/) - HWAT Winter Show Our latest exhibition is now set up and ready to view in the gallery from Monday 27th November, door opening at 10am. We are delighted to be hosting the Harleston and Waveney Art Trail (HWAT) members for their winter show. The Harleston & Waveney Art Trail (also known as HWAT) is a - [Nature's Expressions](https://www.thebellgallery.com/natures-expressions/) - Nature’s Expressions We are delighted to be hosting seven talented artists for the latest exhibition which is themed “Nature’s Expressions”. Featuring: | Lucia Vettese | Astra Taylor-Todd | Kate Green | Claire Kerrison | Liz Goulding | Sarah Bays | Carl Newman | The exhibition runs for four weeks from 9th April to 4th May. - [Mark Goldsworthy](https://www.thebellgallery.com/mark-goldsworthy/) - “… experimenting and pushing the boundaries of my practice” Mark Goldsworthy I have had my workshop and studio in and around Bungay, working in oils, pastels, wood, stone and bronze. My work has been exhibited widely throughout Europe and in South Africa, and the USA. I have been fortunate enough to receive many public commissions. - [Robert Wickens](https://www.thebellgallery.com/robert-wickens/) - “Striving to reflect simplicity & purity of design” Robert Wickens Robert studied his ceramics degree at Loughborough. He worked as part of the pottery co-operative, Made in Cley, Norfolk, for 8 years, before moving to Suffolk. From his workshop near Ipswich he produces stoneware studio pottery and raku lamp bases, decorative bottles and vases. All - [Kate Reynolds](https://www.thebellgallery.com/kate-reynolds/) - “… ceramics based around expressions of the human figure and the natural world” Kate Reynolds Kate Reynolds makes sculptures and ceramics based around expressions of the human figure and the natural world. Her work sets out to capture the human form in movement, with her swimming or dancing figures or to create the essence of - [Sue Welfare](https://www.thebellgallery.com/sue-welfare/) - “… inspiration drawn from … diverse wildlife, and the colourful chaos of domestic life” Sue Welfare I‘m an artist, printmaker, living and working in West Norfolk. I began working full time as an artist in my very late 50’s after a career as a freelance writer. I now work primarily as a linocut printmaker, creating - [Vicky Russ](https://www.thebellgallery.com/vicky-russ/) - “… inspired by the Norfolk countryside, wildlife, travel and the depth of human emotion” Vicky Russ I am a visual artist, inspired by the Norfolk countryside, wildlife, travel and the depth of human emotion. I studied art and design at school enjoying the ability to express myself through drawing, painting, sculpture, pottery and batik (which - [Elements of Nature](https://www.thebellgallery.com/elements-of-nature/) - Elements of Nature Our latest exhibition features four women landscape artists, each with their individual distinctive style, displayed alongside the works from two sculptors and a potter. Featuring: | Sara Johnson | Anna Badar | Caroline Mackintosh | Sherie Brinkley | Helen Nottage | Sue Zeitlin | Mark Goldsworthy | The exhibition runs for four weeks - [Over Land and Sea](https://www.thebellgallery.com/over-land-and-sea/) - Over Land and Sea After a well deserved break and a little bit of refurbishment in January, our latest exhibition is ready to view in the gallery from Tuesday 6th February, doors opening at 10am. We are delighted to be hosting nine local artists for the show with a fabulous selection of artwork to start - [Along The Waveney](https://www.thebellgallery.com/along-the-waveney/) - Along the Waveney Our latest exhibition is a gallery curated selection of thirteen local artists with the theme of “Along the Waveney”. We have a lovely selection of works in many different media, lino-cut prints, wirework & bronze resin sculptures, paintings in oils and watercolours, and much more. We hope to see you soon! Featuring: - [HWAT Winter Show](https://www.thebellgallery.com/hwat-winter-show/) - Harleston & Waveney Art Trail Winter Show The Bell Gallery is delighted to welcome 28 of the 30 members of the local art group “HWAT” to the gallery for their first Winter Show in the four weeks leading up to Christmas. The Harleston & Waveney Art Trail (also known as HWAT) is a diverse and - [Old and New Traces](https://www.thebellgallery.com/old-and-new-traces/) - Old and New Traces Our latest exhibition is themed “Old and New Traces” and showcases a wonderful selection of paintings, prints, photographs and sculptures from six talented artists. Featuring Hilary Barry, Lisa Graa Jensen, Melodie Cook, Pauline Fowler, Ros Bieber and Ruth Tabet. The exhibition runs for four weeks from 31st October to 25th November. - [Barry Croucher](https://www.thebellgallery.com/barry-croucher/) - “… capturing atmosphere and light” Barry Croucher “Building on a foundation of post Impressionism, my work attempts to capture atmosphere and light and the thoughts and feelings I have in response to the scene and to the painting itself. Heavily textured paint and vibrant colour are fundamental to my artistic expression resulting in a surface - [Philip Smith](https://www.thebellgallery.com/philip-smith/) - “favourite East Anglian rural and seaside haunts” Philip Smith Philip was born in Norwich and after living in various parts of the UK, he now resides in Gorleston where he lives with his wife. Philip paints mainly in oils and takes his inspiration from favourite East Anglian rural and seaside haunts. He also undertakes commissions - [Form, Movement & Scapes](https://www.thebellgallery.com/form-movement-scapes/) - Form, Movement & Scapes Our next exhibition is themed “Form, Movement & Scapes”; an Exhibition of Landscapes and Figurative Artworks featuring Lydia Darrah, Claire Kerrison, Lucy Perry, Philip Smith, Barry Croucher, Kate Green, Mary Gundry and John Dawkins. The exhibition runs for four weeks from 26th September to 21st October. We look forward to seeing - [Shape and Colour](https://www.thebellgallery.com/shape-and-colour/) - Shape and Colour We are delighted to welcome some extremely talented local artists to the very first exhibition here at the bell gallery. The space is newly refurbished, the lights are set and the picture hanging is all ready to receive some magnificent works of art curated by local sculptor and abstract artist Mark Purllant. - [The Waveney Nine](https://www.thebellgallery.com/the-waveney-nine/) - The Waveney Nine The Waveney Nine is a group of professional women artists who live and work on the Suffolk/Norfolk border. The exhibition forms a selection of figurative, abstract paintings and prints reflecting their highly individual perceptions of life in East Anglia and beyond. This group was formed by Gill Levin FRSA in 2018 with - [Steven Carpenter](https://www.thebellgallery.com/steven-carpenter/) - “Changing attitudes in different surroundings” Steven Carpenter Steven has experimented with many art forms including stain glass fabrication, wood carving and graphite drawing. In recent years he has produced work in acrylics on different subject matters including portraiture. Currently, Steven is concentrating on abstract art of geometric form. Each piece has a personal meaning that - [David Patrick](https://www.thebellgallery.com/david-patrick/) - “Combining art and engineering …” David Patrick David owns a picture framing business (Hemingstone frames) which he set up after a injury ended his fire service career. Always having and interest in art and engineering, David has merged the two together. “I love anything engineering related whether it be ejector seats or marine parts My - [Lindsay Simons](https://www.thebellgallery.com/lindsay-simons/) - “Creating beautiful and seductive images” Lindsay Simons Lindsay is a painter who explores how social constructs of female beauty and identity are represented in ‘old master’ painting and more recently in contemporary women. She wants to challenge the viewer by creating a simultaneous sense of classical art history and edgy cultural modernity. Representations of paintings - [Christopher Beagley](https://www.thebellgallery.com/christopher-beagley/) - “… leading the viewer on a voyage of discovery” Christopher Beagley Christopher Beagley has recently moved to live and work in Bungay, having resided for some time in the Republic of Ireland exploring self-sufficiency/sustainability. The ethos of sustainability is continued through his reuse of glass and materials in the creation of his paintings, the paint - [Exploration in Line and Colour](https://www.thebellgallery.com/exploration-in-line-and-colour/) - Exploration in Line and Colour We are delighted to welcome six more talented local artists to the second exhibition at the bell gallery. We have changed the space since the first exhibition to create some booths with extra hanging for the artists. With lots of new and exciting things on display, we hope to see - [Light and Life](https://www.thebellgallery.com/light-and-life/) - Light and Life Our latest exhibition, light and life starts on Monday 6th March 2023, featuring some fabulous works from six more talented local artists. With an eclectic array of styles and subjects on display, all linked with the theme of “light and life” we hope you enjoy the exhibition over the coming four weeks! - [Spring Collection](https://www.thebellgallery.com/spring-collection/) - Spring Collection We have seven artists in the gallery for our May 2023 exhibition titled “Spring Collection” in anticipation of some nicer weather to come! With a lovely variety of 3D and 2D work on display in the gallery, starting on Tuesday 2nd May, we hope to see you soon! Exhibition No.5 Spring Collection2nd May - [The Suffolk Group](https://www.thebellgallery.com/the-suffolk-group/) - The Suffolk Group – 31st Annual Exhibition We are delighted to welcome members and guests of The Suffolk Group to our gallery for their 31st Annual Exhibition. With the work of 17 Suffolk artists all setup and ready to view in the gallery featuring a wonderful mix of paintings, linocuts, prints, woodcuts, collages, sculptures and - [Women Artists from the Waveney Valley](https://www.thebellgallery.com/women-artists-from-the-waveney-valley/) - Women Artists from the Waveney Valley Our latest exhibition is themed “Women Artists from the Waveney Valley” and features work from Hilary Bartholomew, Jayne Gittins, Nicola Eastell and Sally Watson, exhibiting along with members of “The Waveney Nine”. We are also delighted to have guest artist Jacqui Bassett exhibiting in the gallery. The exhibition runs - [Connections](https://www.thebellgallery.com/connections/) - Connections Our latest exhibition is a gallery curated selection of eight local artists with the theme of “Connections”. We have a wonderful selection of works in many different media, with 3D abstract sculpture, glassware and raku ceramics, connecting beautifully with artwork in oils, watercolour and acrylics. We hope to see you soon! Featuring: Helen Bartholomew, - [Michelle Watson](https://www.thebellgallery.com/michelle-watson/) - “depicting the modern female in its true image” Michelle Watson Michelle has developed a visual representation depicting the modern female in its true image, encapsulating all the pressures of life endured; past, present and future. Reality becomes entwined with abstraction, as beauty and scarring unite. In her paintings, elements of classical figuration juxtapose contemporary painting ## My Templates - [Jackie Bell Template](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=jackie-bell-template) - “… reflecting personality, and eliciting an emotional response in the viewer” Jackie Bell Having always been an art lover, Jackie decided to take up painting during 2020 when her retail business was unable to open during lockdown. Using the internet and access to online courses, she enjoys trying different media to paint with and exploring - [Group - Artist Images Sept 25](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=group-artist-images-sept-25) - Elaine Nason Four Peeled Beetroot 2 MonoprintFramed 39cm x 36cm£230 On the Sofa MonoprintFramed 38cm x 36cm£230 Two Women on a Shingle Beach WatercolourFramed 59cm x 50cm£450 Horticultural Show OilFramed 76cm x 91cm£950 - [Black Shuck Exhibition](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=black-shuck-exhibition) - Return of Black Shuck & Friends Our latest exhibition features selected artists from the 2024 Black Shuck Festival Open Call. The Black Shuck Festival is hosted in Bungay from 2nd, 3rd and 4th August, celebrating the folklore, myths and legends of East Anglia. The legend of Black Shuck tells of a wild black dog that - [Artist Page - Mar 25](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=artist-page-mar-25) - “… lyrical, expressive, mixed media works” Anthea Eames Shifting between abstraction and figuration, Anthea’s lyrical, expressive, mixed media works develop from her experience of walking and being in the landscape. She aims to convey the spirit and feeling of the place and explores the ways in which the land has been shaped by time, investigating - [Exhibition List - Feb 25](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=exhibition-list-feb-25) - Artists & Makers Festive Shop With a slight twist to our usual format “Artists & Makers Festive Shop” showcases a collection of artworks from over 20 local artists. We have a wonderful selection of paintings, prints, pottery, ceramic art, jewellery, soaps, glassware, wrap and books on display in the gallery! If that’s not enough variety to - [Exhibition Page - Oct 24](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=exhibition-page-oct-24) - Summer Show Our latest exhibition features eleven artists and is titled “Summer Show”. The exhibition runs for four weeks from 2nd July to 27th July and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4:30pm. Featuring: | Corinne Peacock | David Howe | Rachel Thomas | Andrew Dibben | Sarah Allen | Louise Bird | - [Artist Page - Sept 24](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=artist-page-sept-24) - “… reflecting personality, and eliciting an emotional response in the viewer” Jackie Bell Having always been an art lover, Jackie decided to take up painting during 2020 when her retail business was unable to open during lockdown. Using the internet and access to online courses, she enjoys trying different media to paint with and exploring - [Exhibition Page - Sept 24](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=exhibition-page-sept-24) - Summer Show Our latest exhibition features eleven artists and is titled “Summer Show”. The exhibition runs for four weeks from 2nd July to 27th July and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4:30pm. Featuring: | Corinne Peacock | David Howe | Rachel Thomas | Andrew Dibben | Sarah Allen | Louise Bird | - [Exhibition Page - June 24](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=exhibition-page-june-24) - Nature’s Diversity Our latest exhibition features six artists and is titled “Nature’s Diversity”. The exhibition runs for four weeks from 4th June to 29th June and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4:30pm. Featuring: | Jennifer Lovatt | Sarah Long | Pauline Fowler | Bella Bigsby | Astrig Askeralian | Roger Bacon | - [Artist Page - June 24](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=artist-page-june-24) - “celebrating the relationships that we have with the soil and living creatures” Astrig Akseralian Astrig obtained a Degree in Ceramics from the Central School of Art and Design, London in 1986. After a number of years selling her ceramics, Astrig had a career change moving to work in the film industry as a painter in - [Exhibitions List - May 24](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=exhibitions-list-may-24) - Of Field and Form We are delighted to be hosting nine local artists for the latest exhibition with a fabulous selection of artwork along the theme “Of Field and Form”. Featuring: | Nicola Eastell | Yvonne Penrose | Fiona Hall | Tony Lodge | Jean Kiekopf | Jayne Gittins | Diana Campbell | Nigel Orme - [Bell Gallery](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=ceramic-studio-2) - [Artists Page - Apr 24](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=artists-page-apr-24) - “inspired by the seasons and the ever changing light” Claire Kerrison Claires art is an expression of her passion for the natural world. Her walks across Norfolk and Suffolk landscapes provide excitement to interpret the kaleidoscope of ever-changing light, colour, shape, and movement as she travels through intimate and expansive spaces. She works in mixed media, - [Exhibition Page - Mar 24](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=exhibition-page-mar-24) - Over Land and Sea After a well deserved break and a little bit of refurbishment in January, our latest exhibition is ready to view in the gallery from Tuesday 6th February, doors opening at 10am. We are delighted to be hosting nine local artists for the show with a fabulous selection of artwork to start - [Artists Page - Feb 24](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=artists-page-feb-24) - “… inspiration drawn from … diverse wildlife, and the colourful chaos of domestic life” Sue Welfare I‘m an artist, printmaker, living and working in West Norfolk. I began working full time as an artist in my very late 50’s after a career as a freelance writer. I now work primarily as a linocut printmaker, creating - [Exhibition Page - Oct 23](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=exhibition-page-oct-23) - Old and New Traces Our latest exhibition is themed “Old and New Traces” and showcases a wonderful selection of paintings, prints, photographs and sculptures from six talented artists. Featuring Hilary Barry, Lisa Graa Jensen, Melodie Cook, Pauline Fowler, Ros Bieber and Ruth Tabet. The exhibition runs for four weeks from 31st October to 25th November. - [Artist Page - Oct 23](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=artist-page-oct-23) - “… the convergence of the figurative and the abstract” Hilary Barry I am a painter: I exhibit regularly and have work in private collections as well as in museums and hospitals. In 2006, I completed my MA in Fine Art as a mature student at Middlesex University in 2006; I also have a degree in - [Exhibition Page - Sept 23](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=exhibition-page-sept-23) - Form, Movement & Scapes Our next exhibition is themed “Form, Movement & Scapes”; an Exhibition of Landscapes and Figurative Artworks featuring Lydia Darrah, Claire Kerrison, Lucy Perry, Philip Smith, Barry Croucher, Kate Green, Mary Gundry and John Dawkins. The exhibition runs for four weeks from 26th September to 21st October. We look forward to seeing - [Artist Page - Sep 23](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=artist-page-sep-23) - “Inspired by love of the British countryside” Ruth Simpson Visit Ruth’s Website Ruth Simpson BA (Hons) is a Suffolk based Contemporary Artist, living near Ixworth. From here she can explore the beautiful local countryside, from its rolling farmland with its ancient woodlands and hedgerows, to its captivating heaths, flower rich meadows and wonderful wetlands. Observing - [Group Page - Aug 23](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=group-page-aug-23) - The Waveney Nine The Waveney Nine is a group of professional women artists who live and work on the Suffolk/Norfolk border. The exhibition forms a selection of figurative, abstract paintings and prints reflecting their highly individual perceptions of life in East Anglia and beyond. This group was formed by Gill Levin FRSA in 2018 with - [Exhibition Page - Aug 23](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=exhibition-page-aug-23) - Women Artists from the Waveney Valley Our latest exhibition is themed “Women Artists from the Waveney Valley” and features work from Hilary Bartholomew, Jayne Gittins, Nicola Eastell and Sally Watson, exhibiting along with members of “The Waveney Nine”. We are also delighted to have guest artist Jacqui Bassett exhibiting in the gallery. The exhibition runs - [Artist Page - Aug 23](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=artist-page-aug-23) - “Inspired by love of the British countryside” Ruth Simpson Visit Ruth’s Website Ruth Simpson BA (Hons) is a Suffolk based Contemporary Artist, living near Ixworth. From here she can explore the beautiful local countryside, from its rolling farmland with its ancient woodlands and hedgerows, to its captivating heaths, flower rich meadows and wonderful wetlands. Observing - [Artist Page - Jun 23](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=artist-page-jun-23) - “Inspired by love of the British countryside” Ruth Simpson Visit Ruth’s Website Ruth Simpson BA (Hons) is a Suffolk based Contemporary Artist, living near Ixworth. From here she can explore the beautiful local countryside, from its rolling farmland with its ancient woodlands and hedgerows, to its captivating heaths, flower rich meadows and wonderful wetlands. Observing - [Exhibition Page - Jun 23](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=exhibition-page-jun-23) - Connections Our latest exhibition is a gallery curated selection of eight local artists with the theme of “Connections”. We have a wonderful selection of works in many different media, with 3D abstract sculpture, glassware and raku ceramics, connecting beautifully with artwork in oils, watercolour and acrylics. We hope to see you soon! Featuring: Helen Bartholomew, - [Previous Works](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=previous-works) - works previously at the bell gallery: Any works listed as AVAILABLE can be purchased from the gallery, please call 01986 894456 or email: jackie@thebellgallery.com - [Exhibition Page - May 23](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=exhibition-page-may-23) - Along the Waveney Our latest exhibition is a gallery curated selection of thirteen local artists with the theme of “Along the Waveney”. We have a lovely selection of works in many different media, lino-cut prints, wirework & bronze resin sculptures, paintings in oils and watercolours, and much more. We hope to see you soon! Featuring: - [works previously header](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=works-previously-header) - works previously at the bell gallery: Any works listed as AVAILABLE can be purchased from the gallery please call 01986 894456 or email: jackie@thebellgallery.com - [Artists](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=artists) - Sara Johnson landscapepainter KateWalker landscape painter CarolineMackintosh semi-abstract artist LouiseBird mezzotint printmaker CarlNewman sculptor TonyLodge stylised colour artist ChrisMound woodcutprintmaker NicolaSlattery artist &printmaker RobBarnes linocutprintmaker BeckyMunting wildlifeartist DianaMcKenna artist &printmaker SherieBrinkley landscapeartist JamesMaberly landscapeartist DavidPatrick industrialartist KristinaTonev artist &sculptor StephenWatkins skylineartist VerityWatkins artist LouiseBird mezzotintprintmaker StevenCarpenter abstractartist DavidHowe abstractartist JulieGraham silkscreenartist Sara Johnson landscape painter - [Exhibition Page - Apr 23](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=exhibition-page-apr-23) - Along the Waveney Our latest exhibition is a gallery curated selection of thirteen local artists with the theme of “Along the Waveney”. We have a lovely selection of works in many different media, lino-cut prints, wirework & bronze resin sculptures, paintings in oils and watercolours, and much more. We hope to see you soon! Featuring: - [Artist Page - May 23 V2](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=artist-page-may-23-v2) - “Expressing the quiet majesty of Suffolk landscapes” Anna Badar Anna Retired to Suffolk in 2009 to spend time developing her work, heavily inspired by the landscape – the expansive beauty of the skies, fields and woodland around the Blyth Valley and all along the coast near Dunwich. Marks and textures dominate in her work in - [Artist Page - May 23](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=artist-page-may-23-2) - “Expressing the quiet majesty of Suffolk landscapes” Anna Badar Anna Retired to Suffolk in 2009 to spend time developing her work, heavily inspired by the landscape – the expansive beauty of the skies, fields and woodland around the Blyth Valley and all along the coast near Dunwich. Marks and textures dominate in her work in - [Artist Page - Apr 23](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=artist-page-apr-23) - “Capturing the essence of East Anglian landscapes” Sara Johnson Sara is a contemporary landscape painter, mainly using acrylic and mixed media on board and watercolour on paper. Her motivation to paint stems from a desire to express a connection to and feelings for the natural world and to capture her perception of the essence of - [Line and Colour](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=line-and-colour) - Exploration in Line and Colour We are delighted to welcome six more talented local artists to the second exhibition at the bell gallery. We have changed the space since the first exhibition to create some booths with extra hanging for the artists. With lots of new and exciting things on display, we hope to see - [Sara Johnson Template](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=sara-johnson-template) - “Capturing the essence of East Anglian landscapes” Sara Johnson Sara is a contemporary landscape painter, mainly using acrylic and mixed media on board and watercolour on paper. Her motivation to paint stems from a desire to express a connection to and feelings for the natural world and to capture her perception of the essence of - [Exhibition Landing Page](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=exhibition-landing-page) - Shape and Colour We are delighted to welcome some extremely talented local artists to the very first exhibition here at the bell gallery. The space is newly refurbished, the lights are set and the picture hanging is all ready to receive some magnificent works of art curated by local sculptor and abstract artist Mark Purllant. - [Heading Text](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=heading-text) - Mark Purllant Mark is a visual artist, working in a variety of materials both sculpturally and two dimensionally. His work is connected to the balance he sees, in life, societies, nature or the philosophical. He is drawn to how through the chaos, contrasts highlight our perceptions and therefore reactions. How tensions and harmony, tranquillity and energy - [home section 5](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=home-section-5) - exhibitors - [home section 4](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=home-section-4) - We have over 100 m2 of floor space and more that 120 m2 of hanging space available on our premium quality hanging system throughout the gallery. We offer shelving and display stands for potters and sculptors, and cafe chairs and tables for customers to enjoy a glass of wine when the visit the gallery. Artists - [home section 3](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=home-section-3) - gallery services - [Home section 2](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=home-section-2) - Hand thrown pottery and sculpture blend with the artwork in the gallery About Us - [About Us Hero](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=about-us-hero) - Launching Saturday 3rd December 2022 We are an artist led gallery located in Bungay Suffolk. Come and visit our gallery, situated in a beautiful Georgian town centre property, restored by the gallery owner Jackie and her husband over the last 20 years. Bungay has a wide variety of independent shops and plenty of places to - [Hero Template Home](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=hero-template-home) - Launching 3rd December 2022 Brand new artist led gallery in the heart of the Waveney Valley THEBELLGALLERY We are a progressive gallery showcasing a wonderful array of local and national talent - [Hero Template](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=hero-template) - Launching Saturday 3rd December 2022 We are an artist led gallery located in Bungay Suffolk. Come and visit our gallery, situated in a beautiful Georgian town centre property, restored by the gallery owner Jackie and her husband over the last 20 years. Bungay has a wide variety of independent shops and plenty of places to - [Ceramic Studio](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=ceramic-studio) - [Default Kit](https://www.thebellgallery.com/?elementor_library=default-kit)