Of The Time Nicola OsborneAnnabel BarryTina Robertson
Welcome to Right Hemisphere
The place where celebrating creativity comes as second nature
Right Hemisphere, are three passionate artists, creating in a number of genres and mediums. We are; Annabel Barry, Nicola Osborne and Tina Robertson
We are keen to exhibit our work to as wide an audience as possible. With that in mind, we have decided to create our own opportunities
Our aim is to celebrate the work of local artists, who create in a variety of media
Frustrated with a lack of venues and chances to exhibit, we have decided to do something about this, arranging an exhibition, alongside invited local artists.
We look forward to being able to share future developments with you, so stay tuned
This is our second year of creating an exhibition with a difference.
Last year was such a success we decided to do it again.
This time with a twist.
We are delighted to able to connect with local gallery HADLEIGH GALLERY for a weeks exhibition.
Annabel makes mixed media sculptures, creating her artwork in her South Essex Studio in Westcliff on Sea.
Annabel’s process
Working predominantly with wire and paper mache, Annabel, creates sculptures of animals, flowers and other objects. In these sculptures, she is expressing her love of form, colour and nature. They are objects of exploration, that will last a lifetime. A sculpture starts with an idea and evolves through design, construction, painting and finishing before becoming what she hopes is an interesting and tactile object. Working intuitively, each piece starts with an initial outline made from robust wire. Annabel then continues to add thinner, flexible wire to stabilise what she is working on, creating more detail. Eventually a recognisable shape is formed. It can take her a few hours of fiddling about with the wire until suddenly there is a magic moment when the piece begins to finally evolve and take on a personality of its own.
Annabel’s use of the armature or structure of the sculpture becomes a part of the finished form. Her considered use of paper mache, fills some of the negative space, allowing the viewer to ‘fill in the gaps’ for themselves.
Nicola is a mixed media painter, creating from her home studio in Benfleet.
She studied Illustration at KIAD.
After her degree, she qualified as an art teacher and taught art for 20 years. Nicola is working as a full-time artist.
Nicola’s process
Nicola is an intuitive painter. She enjoys the unexpected, emerging shapes and marks evolve the of variety of mediated. Nicola mainly works in acrylic inks and acrylics.
Her work is often, based on the natural world, focusing on colour and its effects on the viewer. An emotional reaction to the arrangement of opaque and translucent hues and pigments, is what she strives to achieve.
Nicola employs the language of overlapping and intersecting forms created in layers and glazes of multiple media. Her intention is to promote a sense a of intricacy and other worldliness.
Her paintings are firmly rooted in the connection to location. The nearby estuary landscape and its flora are the foundation of artistic exploration Using repetition of symbols and geometric shape, an abstract world is formed.
Kernels Bordelaise IWhat Goes On In The ShadowsNatures MusicNicola in a rare moment of relaxation
Tina is a self-taught, mixed-media artist, working in a variety of styles, from her home studio.
Tina’s process
Generally working in acrylic paint, applied with a palette knife, spray paint and Posca pens, Tina creates bold, bright and dynamic images. She also makes striking soft pastel and ink/acrylic illustrations.
As an intuitive painter, Tina enjoys the immersive freedom that these materials give her. Mark-making evolves naturally through her process, along with strong and painterly elements. Her, work is quirky, striking and far from conventional.
Her subject matter is the female form, inspiration coming from the inner strength and beauty of women.
Tina celebrates an alternative view of beauty. Her mark-making and semi-abstraction, seeks to convey, that perceived imperfection is beautiful. We should not strive incessantly for outward beauty, but embrace our ‘flaws’ and ‘imperfections’.
As experienced exhibitors, we are aware of how difficult it is to show work to new audiences.
Engaging audiences has never been harder, even in the age of a myriad of social media platforms.
It is our aim to showcase creativity in as many people and as many ways as possible.
We are not a platform for selling directly to collectors.
We are about connecting creatives and collectors through exhibitions and experiences.
We believe this will promote a healthy artistic community, encouraging long term relationships.
DOMINION: the other SUMMER exhibition, was our first in Right Hemisphere’s events. An exhibition in a domestic setting. Check out last year’s fabulous event on our page.
This year we have sent out invitations to a number of new creatives and we will be working in conjunction with our local gallery, HADLEIGH GALLERY.
DOMINION: THE OTHER SUMMER EXHIBITION 2025
Last year’s exhibition was a wonderful event.
The weather was amazing. The workshops were fabulous. Attendance during the weekend was wonderful. Sales were really good and the quality of the exhibition was second to none.
Therefore, why wouldn’t we do it all again. So here we go.
This year however, there’s a twist, we are offering the chance for artists to exhibit at Hadleigh Gallery for a week as well as at our home venue.
INTRODUCTORY TALK ABOUT WORKSHOPS AND A CHANCE TO CREATE A MOSAIC YOU CAN TAKE HOME: Nicola ran through her practice. There was the opportunity to create a mosaic heart. All those who attend were given a 10% discount for a BUTTERFLY workshop at HOFS on 10th JULY2025
Mosaic WorkshopNicola’s workshop
PHOTOS OF DEMOS & WORKSHOPS
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VISITORS’ COMMENTS:
CREATE YOUR OWN WORK:
We had a free interactive canvas, which we intend to make into pieces for our charity auction.
CHARITY AUCTION:
We raised over £300 for Trust Links Charity.
This year we will be holding artists auction for a different charity. Watch this space for details.
