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New Covid-19 Measures
We have been making some changes at Unit6, to get ready for when we can safely open again. On the ground floor we have used our exhibition space to create 4 distinct ‘socially distancing’ art pods. Also exciting news, the pony box is nearing completion and will the create a cool art pod. Using our main exhibition space means that we can actually house more resident artists than usual! We...
Rainbow for the NHS
Huge Rainbow for the NHS
Unit 6 Art club
This month at Unit 6 Art club at Unit 6 studios, we looked at the work of Georgio Morandi. Giorgio Morandi (July 20, 1890 – June 18, 1964) was an Italian painter and printmaker who specialized in still life. In discussions we found that due to several of the resident artists use technology or high quality glossy images to create work, the simplistic paintings and muted tones of Morandi didn't...
Lockdown
Great things do come out of lockdown, including this mixed media work from Enea Emiliani at Unit6, Barnstaple Outside our Windows is a painting that feels like its going back to TV Play school with its myriad of windows. The excitement of peering through to the partly hidden bright images behind. Screaming is his second piece of work. Check out Enea's other paintings at Unit6 ...
Art Club
Many artists feel that they would like to chat about which artist inspires them or maybe what can be learnt from artists in history. So we have started an Art Group. You can find us on Facebook under 'Unit6 art club'. We will feature an artist each month and use these to inspire, motivate and learn from. When we can meet up in larger groups we will meet at Unit 6 but until then you can simply...
We are now using the Government Track and Trace, to ensure we are Covid Safe. Simply download the app, scan and go.
Concorde Hostess Trolley
Loving these images from Sarah Farrell-Roberts on hostess trollies.
Pony Box
Not many art studios can claim that they have a pony box in them! Kevin Farrell-Roberts has completed his project and its now an amazing massage studio for Washhouse Wellness.
New Covid-19 Measures
We have been making some changes at Unit6, to get ready for when we can safely open again. On the ground floor we have used our exhibition space to create 4 distinct ‘socially distancing’ art pods. Also exciting news, the pony box is nearing completion and will the...
Rainbow for the NHS
Huge Rainbow for the NHS
Resident Artists
Being an artist can be quite lonely, however a residency gives artists the opportunity to connect and collaborate. At Unit 6 we have creative spaces, these are bookable spaces for long term residency. Resident artists get free...