CIRCLE CONTEMPORARY is a cool and elegant art gallery in Cornwall, covering two floors showcasing emerging and well known artists. Circle’s distinct style is shaped by a tribe of artists and artisans who live and work in country and coastal places – in short, nature. We are a principled gallery that show paintings, prints, photography, sculpture and fine crafts which are imbued with the integrity of the maker.
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While we feel it is important to represent Cornish ‘localness’ we also believe in one world and currently show work by contemporary artists from Wales, Europe and Australasia, Egypt, and the USA. Circle supports artists who literally take a hand in emphasising the natural beauty of our planet through their visual art practice. They are united by a global truth – the truth of immersion in, and reverence for, their natural landscape.
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From a city dwellers perspective, landscape inspired art practice is often dismissed as romantic and unquestioning. However, at CIRCLE we believe art born from a true dialogue with nature is life affirming, ever present and continually evolving.
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Gallery directors Lucy Thorman and John O’Carroll have an eclectic approach to sourcing and presenting artists with a strong personal style and excellent craftsmanship are prerequisite. The galleries core group are rotated throughout the year with guest artists who are included in solo, duo, mixed shows with bio-monthly online zine slots.
OPEN
Monday: 10 – 4pm
Tuesday: 10 – 4pm
Wednesday: 10 – 4pm
Thursday: 10 – 4pm
Friday: 10 – 4pm
Saturday: 10 – 4pm
Sunday: Closed
FRAMING with Carol Coulter
Tuesday – Friday: 10 – 5pm
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