Wallspace

This vibrant painting of the stunning vista from Peak Hill, is striking and evocative of the scenery on our doorstep.

The artwork depicts the tranquillity of the River Axe looking towards the wetlands. It captures the peacefulness of nature that characterises so many scenes along the East Devon coast.

Both the picture postcard and the cosmetic beauty spot are aspects of another time, this new Sidmouth postcard unites them as a form of cultural refreshment.  Drawing on the familiar picturesque sea views postcard style, the image is punctuated with small black beauty spots of differing sizes that may refer to the small black spots once penciled on women’s faces to draw the attention.

This black and white printed barcode across the world is a powerful representational image. The image represents Earth's biodiversity at risk from human activities that put profit over our planet. Highlighting the relationship between the natural environment and humans and the need for activism to halt the decline.

Volunteers are the backbone of the community, often unsung people of all ages who make a big difference to the lives of others. This colourful abstract digital collage, by Sidmouth based artist Tara Greifenberg, brings together a series of individual artworks created by community members, many of them volunteers themselves.

A Wallspace by Bob Reynolds celebrating mycology and the diversity of fungi in and around Sidmouth.

Mischievous and funny, Wilfrid Wood's Wallspace (and sculpture) bring character-rich observations of holiday makers in Sidmouth, enjoying the seaside life of beach, ice-creams and chip-eating seagulls.

This abstract artwork produced through a 12-layer screen print process presents Sidmouth’s rich and developing art and cultural scene. The colours and shapes with a complex web of interconnected lines creates a beautiful, intriguing image in its own right.

This colourful abstract work captures Sidmouth at a moment in time presenting many of its quirky and decorative architectural styles and the iconic seafront. The artists interpretations of their own homes and careful placement of them, evokes a sense of pride and belonging.

The winter seascape can often be more beautiful than expected. The artist here is responding to the desire to recreate the feelings, colours and textures experienced when standing in front of the sea.

As the season lurches inevitably into winter, the exhibition of this artwork is timely. The black and white images and the wild weather portrayed in this photographic collage combine to communicate a sense of respect for the sea.

This project came about just after the lockdown laws eased and people started coming to Sidmouth to enjoy the sea. The backdrop is the shelter on Sidmouth’s esplanade. It captures a sense of Sidmouth and celebrates the variety of people who come to admire the view, take stock, connect with friends and family.

In this artwork The Kraken rides in from Sidmouth beach over a sea of bird head chaos, rising its tentacles up high into spiral wave shapes representing the power of the ocean.

Sidmouth has an amazing treescape and the UK's only Civic Arboretum. Trees are a symbol of life. Like landscapes they provide an opportunity in art not only to observe, but also to imagine.

Our Sidmouth is not the only Sidmouth. There is another Sidmouth in Tasmania, Australia. This other Sidmouth is rather smaller than ours; just a truck stop and not much else.

Who hasn’t sat looking out of a window daydreaming and found themselves transported to a special time and place? This image draws you in just as if you were looking through a window to discover fond memories. Happy daydreaming!

This sequence of images reveals vignettes of some of Sidmouth’s buildings; they appeal to the photographer for their graphic qualities. Some are decorative, some less so; but between them it is to be hoped that you will see something of Sidmouth.

A lone tree on a hill was the subject of this photographic wallspace artwork, captured in the Spring of 2020 during the first Covid lockdown. Robert Darch, a British artist-photographer based in the South West of England, creates work that is motivated by place and perception.

All our projects are about learning, finding out what matters and building self-confidence: core for health and wellbeing. Art, music, poetry, film - whatever the medium or form, nurturing creativity is our focus for young people in our community.