Fannie & Fox Private View

On a wild and blustery Friday night, we braved the elements to visit Fannie & Fox's Autumn show private view.  

 

After stopping to admire the beautiful window display of Autumn leaves by Julie Howe we entered a fantastic world of Cornish art, buzzing with people.  




Pam Tongue (Middle) set up Fannie & Fox as a collectively run art Gallery with between 7 and 12 artists participating at any one time.

"We offer an eclectic mix of fine and applied arts, all created locally.
As an artist led initiative we offer very affordable prices and
the opportunity to meet the makers in a friendly, vibrant setting. 
Fannie & Fox is also a great space to discuss projects and commissions 
or just browse."

We love the idea of creating a space which encourages the creation of affordable art and having met many of the artists at the private view we can attest they are indeed very friendly and more than willing to talk about their work and processes! The gallery changes displays with the seasons and after feeling completely Autumnal after visiting this time, we have decided that Fannie & Fox is our new barometer on seasonal changes!

So, have a little look around;

Fannie & Fox Co-operative Society

Buying cards

Close up of the Window display

The most amazing popcorn!

Autumn is definitely here now!

All the pieces on display worked together to give an atmospheric reflection on Autumn. Here are a few pieces that we loved from the event (if you want to find out more information about the artists, we've put links under the images).



These badges were made by Artist and printmaker Julie Howe, there's something striking about the design of these pieces.   

Click here for Julie Howe's blog




Anyone who follows the blog will know our love of Laura Menzies work and she's been busy creating new pieces that we were instantly drawn to. (Also, look out for a 'Studio Snoop' post about Laura soon!)

Laura's website is just one click away!




Rebecca Sims intricate and dream-like crown was a central attraction in the gallery.

To see more of Rebeccas work, click here!

 

Zenna Tagney exhibited the most hauntingly beautiful sculptures like the one above.

Zennas website


We loved the private view (and the popcorn!) and would definitely recommend going down to see it for yourself, have a browse and chat to the artists as they each take it in turn to man the shop on different days throughout the month.  And if you can't make it to Penryn, here's a link to their website.