The following exhibitions took place at Bloom Space:
Saturday 25th January, Wednesday 29th January to 1st February: ‘The Return of the Sun’, a solo exhibition by Sarah Jones.
On Saturday 1st there was a celebration of Imbolc with Sun Cake, refreshments and artist’s talk.
The exhibition took its inspiration from the pagan festival of Imbolc on 1st February, which celebrated the start of Spring, the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox.
Sarah Jones completed an MA in Fine art at HCA in 2021. Since then she has been painting ‘posts’ as a form of Expanded Painting and has been exhibiting in France and England. Sarah had ‘posts’ accepted in two RA Summer Shows and the RWA in Bristol. This will be her first solo show in the UK.
Friday 7th February and Saturday 8th: An exhibition of work by Hereford Cathedral School pupils curated by Year 12 Art and Design students.
Friday 14th to Sunday 16th February: Emergence
An exhibition by MA Fine Art students at Hereford College of Arts featuring work by Pete Bryden, Charles Gundy, Liam Lacey, Ieva Luka, Nik Pope, Muriel Potart, Kate Slater, and Sophie Wagstaff.
Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd February: ‘In Space’; Escaping Two-Dimensionality in Photography
Photography degree and postgraduate students from Hereford College of Arts will showcase their recent work. The event featured a series of photographic outcomes exploring diverse approaches, including three-dimensional objects and projection.
Monday 24th to Thursday 27th: ‘Tree Stories’, a solo exhibition by Elizabeth Terzza.
Tree Stories is an ongoing project showcasing abstract paintings inspired by your stories. Trees are more than just part of the landscape; they are keepers of our memories and connections to special moments and people. Since ancient times, storytelling and art have connected us, helping us express what matters most. Trees mark important moments in our lives. They are part of childhood adventures, quiet places of reflection, and symbols of love, loss, and connection. Through this project, I listen, collect, and respond to these memories, creating paintings that hold real meaning.
My hope is that each exhibition sparks conversation and helps visitors connect with the deeply personal stories behind the work; like a father hiding ‘dragon eggs’ in his orchard to bring magic to his child’s visits, the loss of an oak tree that framed a home’s view for years, or the memory of a rowan tree that symbolised a brother’s life.
If a tree has ever held meaning for you, I’d love to hear your story and create a piece of art inspired by your memories.
Share Your Story!
hello@elizabethterzza.com
https://elizabethterzza.com/pages/tree-stories
Saturday 1st to Wednesday 12th March: ‘Unseen’, an exhibition of work by members of Herefordshire Visual Artists’ Network.
Saturday 15th to Saturday 29th March: ‘In Search of the Perfect Hill’, an exhibition of work by artists responding toand celebrating their favourite hill in the Marches.
For more details of ‘In Search of the Perfect Hill’ click here