We're half way through the artists now and just under three weeks away from the exhibition!
Here is the introduction to our fifth artist, Andrew Major...
We asked Andrew to answer our questions, and to share some of his work with us, so you could find out a little more about him and his work...
How did you get into art?
When I was about twelve years old I had the most inspirational art teacher at school. He was french and classically trained with leanings towards the impressionist movement, quite the eccentric, and as my name was Major would salute me on entering the classroom.
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| Path to Porthcurno |
Where did you study?
Initially from a artists co-operative working out of the iconic Folk House in Bristol. There was an eclectic group of painters, potters and printers teaching and working from their studios.
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| SW2555644 |
What are your main inspirations in your work?
Walking through the landscape with my sketch pad taking inspiration from the beauty of the coastline to the desolation of the moorlands, and Turner, I love Turners skies and the painterly qualities in his work.
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| Carminowe Creek |
How did you get involved with Midsummer nights?
Saw a poster in the brewhouse coffee bar in Porthleven.
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| Highburrow |
How do you wait out a storm?
Looking out of the studio window, a cup of coffee in hand with peraphs a Mahler symphony or Nick Cave track playing in the background.
We have such a lovely range of practices from our artists, the show is shaping up to be pretty exciting and varied!
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