Earth, Sky and Gemstones



Its a brand new year with some exciting exhibitions, collaborations, courses and projects.

One of the most interesting collaborative exhibitions this year is a mutually inspired collection of work to be exhibited at Pyramid Gallery in York with London Jewellery designer Katherine Bree.  With titles for her work such as ‘Talisman collection’ and ‘Secret Garden’  it is easy to see that Katherine and I are on the same page with our inspiration.  Hers is colourful and eclectic gemstone jewellery which reflects the colours of nature. It has an earthy, folksy, Shamanistic and eclectic quality which resonates with the style of my landscape inspired painting. So far she has chosen May Trees and Pink Mountain to hang alongside her pieces.

This is such an inspiring project to be involved with and should make an especially colourful exhibition. I am looking forward to making more collaborative work with Katherine throughout the year.


Penny Smurthwaite