Buckinghamshire Economic and Learning Partnership (BELP) is the latest high-profile organisation to take part in the Art Works for Business (AWB) initiative following the installation of works by a local artist in Friars Court, Aylesbury.
Utilising AWB’s network of contacts, BELP has teamed up with the Obsidian Arts Gallery, based in Stoke Mandeville, to help select a talented local artist. The Obsidian is a fine arts gallery stocking a broad range of contemporary work from artists within Britain and has supported the AWB concept since its inception in 2006. With the support and guidance of Gallery Manager Trisha Woodcock, and following a very competitive selection process, a local artists was chosen; Sally Timms.
Sally, from Great Missenden, is a contemporary artist who works primarily in oil and acrylic mediums, on both canvas and board. Having received formal art training, Sally subsequently worked within a number of creative and design disciplines before turning to freelance work and the simple abstract style she utilises today. Sally’s work is influenced by the vast array of imagery that is often reflected in large glass buildings and she has made increasing use of bigger canvasses in order to work more freely. The quality of Sally’s work is highlighted through her paintings being accepted for public and private collections throughout the UK.
Sally was chosen for the Friars Court installation due to the contemporary and varied nature of her work as well as the clear reflection of her skills as a graphic designer. It was felt that her work was inspirational and would appeal to a business-focused audience.
A total of 11 pieces are now being exhibited on what will be a 3 month trial basis. The locations for each piece have been carefully selected and focus on Friars Court’s meeting rooms and communal areas – all spaces that see the maximum footfalls and are frequented by the building’s numerous visitors. Sally’s pieces are for sale and the work is supported by a plethora of supporting information and promotional material for the artist, Obsidian Gallery and AWB itself. It is hoped that the exhibition will benefit both Sally and Obsidian through direct sales, and also via further enquiries into commissions and other work that the gallery may feature. If successful, the trial period will be extended and opportunities to exhibit new material and artists will be explored.
Sally Timms expressed her pleasure at the installation, “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to feature my work at BELP’s offices in Aylesbury. The location is excellent and it’s great that AWB has allowed me to present my art to an entirely new audience.”
Trisha Woodcock added, “The Obsidian Gallery has supported the AWB initiative for some time now and I welcome the chance to maximise the exposure of talented local artists and the gallery itself. This is a great chance for Sally to expand her horizons and work closely with a major business location.”
Laura Boswell, AWB Co-ordinator summarised, “The partnership between BELP and Sally is really exciting and is great news for the AWB initiative. I’m sure the combination of Sally’s work, Trisha’s experience and the central Aylesbury location will prove to be a successful mix for this collaboration.”
For more information on the work of Sally Timms and other local art featured at the Obsidian Gallery, please call Trisha Woodcock on 01296 612150 or visit:
