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People Shape Spaces

24-07-2026 By Tim Scrace

Friday 17 July 2026 was never intended to be just a big launch event. It was a demonstration of what can happen when people from different backgrounds come together with a shared belief that creativity can strengthen communities and shape better places. Throughout the day, Salisbury Guildhall became a space for conversation, challenge, collaboration and action. Artists, architects, businesses, educators, community leaders, young people and local organisations got ready to launch around one simple idea – People Shape Spaces..

From IGNITE to See Space Differently

The launch of See Space Differently CIC last week was more than the start of a new organisation. It marked the beginning of a new chapter, a change, a spark of belief that transformation was possible, that art and architecture and shared conversations could make a difference, the seeds of a creative and professional placemaking agency committed to helping individuals, communities, businesses and public organisations unlock the potential of the places they care about.

See Space Differently is developing a new model for place-making, where engagement leads to delivery and action. Your support will allow us to test, evidence and share this approach so that more places can unlock their potential. If you believe in what we’re building, please consider supporting our latest Crowdfunder. Each contribution makes a difference and draws us closer to igniting in change.

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Five years ago, IGNITE began with a simple question. What happens when you remove barriers between professions and bring people together with curiosity. The answer surprised us. Ideas became collaborations. Conversations became friendships. Projects emerged. Most importantly, people discovered that they had something in common and something valuable to contribute. Over time, one thing became clear.

Communities don’t lack creativity.

They lack opportunities to connect, collaborate and make a difference.

Last Friday offered that pause, that space. Throughout the afternoon, the Guildhall became a showcase of ideas in action. The Shape & Shift workshop introduced everyone to our working and by asking attendess to take part the message was that everyone has a role in shaping the future of their community. A clear transition for me to we.

If you joined us on Friday, we’d love to hear your reflections. Make a note on socials #SeeSpaceDifferently and share your thoughts.

What inspired you?
Which conversations stayed with you?
Where do you see opportunities to make a difference?

Rachel Anderson MBE challenged the audience to think differently about leadership, courage and inclusion, reminding us that going against the grain is sometimes necessary.

Victoria Charlton explored creativity as a practical tool for transformation, demonstrating how imagination can help solve real challenges facing communities and organisations.

Jamie Lingham (@CaddieJay) brought a different energy through spoken word, using performance to inspire reflection, emotion and connection.

Members of the IGNITE community shared stories of businesses launched, partnerships formed and confidence gained through five years of creative collaboration.

Reflecting on the changing role of architecture, Tim Scrace of Scrace Architects spoke about how our relationship with place has fundamentally evolved. Flexible working, independent businesses and the growing creative economy have changed how we use our towns. Yet many of our buildings and public spaces have not adapted to support these new ways of living and working. See Space Differently is here to challenge the norm and help.

Bringing Life to the Public Realm

As the afternoon turned into evening, Skateboarders and BMX riders transformed the Market Square into a place of creativity, movement and shared experience. For a few hours, the square became more than somewhere to pass through. It became somewhere people wanted to belong.

People stopped. Families gathered. Couples dwelt. Conversations continued.

A Big Thank You

Events like this are only possible because people choose to invest their time, talent and belief. Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, spoke, performed, partnered and supported the launch. Special thanks to Rachel Anderson MBE, Victoria Charlton, Jamie Lingham (CaddieJay), Millie Woodrow, Lewis Plummer, Wade Digital, Brinqq, Victoria Carling, Tasmin Pinder, Jamie Pullen, Salisbury Guildhall, Salisbury City Council, SGS Heating & Electrical Ltd, Level Up, Smash Creative and Scrace Architects for helping make the day such a success. We are also grateful to @Salisbury_Portraits for beautifully capturing some great photos.

The challenge is no longer simply to design better places.

It is to create places where people can thrive.

In every town across every town there are talented people working in isolation, young people searching for creative pathways, organisations looking for fresh ideas and empty spaces waiting to be reimagined. Towns such as Folkestone, Bristol, Frome and Margate have demonstrated that creativity is not an optional extra. When supported by the right partnerships, spaces and leadership, it becomes a powerful driver of regeneration, economic growth and civic pride. When we create the right conditions, creativity becomes a catalyst for regeneration and enterprise

See Space Differently was created to provide the platform for these opportunities together. Our work focuses on three connected areas.

Creative Consultancy helps councils, organisations, businesses and communities turn ideas into meaningful projects that create lasting social, cultural and economic value.
The Knowledge Bank shares practical experience through podcasts, workshops and conversations, making creative thinking accessible to everyone.
The Creative Network connects artists, designers, entrepreneurs, educators and community leaders, creating collaborations that strengthen both people and place.

What Happens Next?

The launch was the first step in our birth. See Space Differently now moves from vision to delivery. Our focus now is on establishing the creative base at 65 New Street, expanding the Knowledge Bank through podcasts and events, growing the Creative Network and delivering creative placemaking projects that help communities, organisations and businesses shape better places together.

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Black Box of Creativity

10-11-2025 By Tim Scrace

Scrace Architects, led by artist and architect Tim Scrace, are trialling their latest interactive innovation, the See Space Differently POD at Venturefest South 2025 on Wednesday 12 November at The Utilita Bowl, Southampton. Venturefest South celebrates innovation, creativity, and collaboration across the region — values that sit at the heart of Scrace Architects’ work.

Over the past five years, Scrace Architects has worked at the intersection of art, architecture, and community, creating spaces that inspire, educate, and foster sustainable living. Alongside Tim’s artistic practice, the studio helps clients and communities to see space differently, exploring how creativity can shape a more connected and imaginative world.

Building on this ethos, and following the success of their IGNITE events, the team of Scrace Architects, along with other collaborators, have formed See Space Differently CIC, which brings together creative businesses and practitioners to empower individuals and communities to transform their surroundings through art, architecture, and design.

At its inception is the See Space Differently POD — a prototype version of the idea. This mobile ‘’black box of creativity’’ captures ideas, prototypes solutions, and turns community input into action, inviting everyone to explore the art of the possible. The simple question it aims to inspire is:

“What could the POD be?”

During Venturefest, the team will road-test engagement and gather insights from conversations with the creative community and collaborators across disciplines. The POD itself will remain closed until 2026, when findings from this exploration will help shape its next evolution.

“See Space Differently is about unlocking creativity in everyone,” says founder Tim Scrace. “The POD is a symbol of possibility — a way to spark dialogue, prototype ideas, and test how creative collaboration can lead to real change.”

Looking ahead, See Space Differently CIC will launch a programme of creative consultancy projects, events, and a new podcast in 2026 — continuing to explore how creativity can drive positive social and environmental outcomes.

IGNITE + CREATE: Action Inspired

01-10-2025 By Tim Scrace

Last Friday, IGNITE + CREATE sparked a wave of creative action and opportunity. Marking the finale of the IGNITE Craft–Collaborate–Create series, IGNITE + CREATE brought 50 change-makers in a room charged with inspiration and possibility. A diverse mix of enterprising and emerging voices ignited action in different ways, each bringing fresh and energised perspectives to the stage…

Kat Jones opened with a powerful poem that set the tone for reflection and imagination. Sarah Gregson from Wiltshire Creative shared plans to engage with the creative community in a revitalised agenda for the arts centre, while Megu Ueda introduced bold ideas for murals and graffiti as canvases for community storytelling. Adding to this creative energy, “The Killer Kerb” also found a place.

With inspiration set, the conversation moved toward action. Ali Penfold challenged participants to push past procrastination and turn ideas into reality, while Lewis Plummer of Mostly Harmless demonstrated how taking a simple risk can open new pathways to growth. James Babb shared his ambitions for Level Up Salisbury CIC and plans for an exciting new indoor skatepark. Referencing the football field Rich Lloyd of Blueflame Digital showed us how often the best opportunities can be found in the open space where no one else seems to be. Thanos Zeppos from Brinqq offered three hacks to action, rounding off by encouraging us to “commit out loud.”

Prompted by these wise words, Jamie Lingham aka @caddiejay lifted the room with his thoughtful poetry and the CMB group blew the lid off in a celebration of street rap. The buzz from this finale carried into #fridaydrinks, where more ideas and collaborations took root and are certain to grow.

Wrapping things up, Tim Scrace called for momentum to continue, emphasising how Craft–Collaborate–Create was intended to kickstart a collective movement: “By taking risks, sharing and then acting, it’s clear that we can work together to make something truly transformative.”

Looking ahead, Scrace Architects and the IGNITE collective are building a Community Interest Company, See Space Differently, a platform designed to continue IGNITE’s spirit. Its purpose is to empower people to take ownership of their spaces and their environments through art, architecture and community.

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Thanks to RIBA South West, The University of Winchester, and Scrace Architects Ltd, for their support of this event which created a platform for dialogue, experimentation, and ambition.

IGNITE + CRAFT

20-02-2025 By Frankie Sinclair

On Friday 29 November we enjoyed an a busy afternoon crammed with 10 minute presentations, exploring various facets and definitions of craft. IGNITE CRAFT, a creative workshop, comprising talks from ten creatives about what craft means to them and sharing processes, kicked off the first of 3 tri-monthly conferences. Tim Scrace, the event founder of IGNITE noted that:

“Whether you’re wrestling with a tight budget, a turbulent world, or fears of an apocalypse, we believe it’s time to reclaim control and manifest our future. Creativity has always been our ally in bleak times, and now more than ever, it’s time for our community to come together and make real things happen.”

IGNITE + CRAFT, COLLABORATE and CREATE is a series set up with the purpose of sparking action through shared ideas, creativity, and collaboration.

CRAFT by Tim Scrace – 1 of 3: Craft, Collaborate and Create.Below is a quick summary or review of each presentation. Make sure to book in for our next one on 4th April, by booking here or by signing up to our mailing list.

What is craft?

Louise Tunnard and Tim Scrace introduced the event and began a discussion about the definition of craft, which touched upon Louise’s practice as an image maker who creates Chemigrams.

Artisan Baker – Paul Henderson

Paul Henderson’s T-shirt reads “flour, water, salt, time” – a phrase that sums up well, his daily working process. Paul works the early hours every day, crafting sourdough loaves of perfection for the citizens of Salisbury. In a hands-on approach, Paul brought along a rising mound of dough in a giant Tupperware style container and delighted in teaching us some insider tips on how to make it ‘billowy and pillowy’. His talk demonstrated the idea that craft involves well considered, thoughtful development of materials to hand, be those physical or nonmaterial.

Potter / Painter / Disruptor – Steve Neville

Partly in response to a gentle comment from galleries that his work may be ‘too quiet’, Steve’s work took a bolder turn. He took us through the evolution of his bold and simple painting process and how he integrates the painting with ceramics. Steve beautifully demonstrated, with a live painting performance and outlined his learning that development may occur over a period of many years, and the implementation may occur in a moment of brevity.

Beer Entrepreneur – Jacob Price

Jacob is a wizard with craft beer, as we saw when we headed to his bar after the Ignite event. Lurid cans lined the shelves, gleaming with cutting edge graphics, shoulder to glassy shoulder with cork topped beer bottles. His talk introduced us to the shrouded world of Trappist monks and their charitable beer making enterprises. A truly Trappist beer is blessed. We were captivated as Jacob opened various pages of the official craft beer spell book.

Weaver – Sharon Kearley

Sharon was hands-on in her presentation: a small loom arrived, along with an array of tactile, non-synthetic weaving materials, each with a ‘personality’. A key part of Sharon’s talk was her explanation of how deeply she has settled into the long tradition of her craft. She told us: “ I ended up doing costume, working in TV and film [I was a textile artist], and then went full circle and came back… Now I actually say I’m a weaver, because that’s what I do. And it feels quite proud to say that, because there’s a long lineage of weavers.”

Sculptor / Glass Ceramicist Rebecca Newnham

Rebecca took us on a tour of lakes, stately gardens and forest landscapes around the country, illustrating her response to the scale of the landscape. She worked with a structural engineer to extend the dimensions of her work in glass. One outstanding commission (photographed in situ, in the lake at the Himalayan Gardens in Yorkshire), traced loops of transcendental red glass across the water.

Steel Fabricator/Designer – Shaun Osmond

Shaun provided a long distance video of his steel fabrication business, which uses both traditional and cutting edge knowledge and equipment.

Potter – Mirka Golden-Hann

Mirka’s pottery / ceramic craft is rooted in her teenage enthusiasm and active voluntary work at archaeological excavation sites in the Summer holidays. At these she: “came in very close contact with the work of our ancestral potters” and this led to a deep feeling of affinity and connection when she was introduced to working with the raw material of clay at the age of 19. Mirka rounded off with discussion of the importance of collaboration, which segues nicely with the title of our next event, IGNITE COLLABORATE. Having worked with choreographers, filmmakers and animators, she was moved to say: “It got me to places I couldn’t have gone by myself”.

Master Builder – Bernard Franklin

Bernie, who describes himself as a “very straight and practical person” with a very “black and white background of science subjects at school” was initially surprised to be presenting alongside a group of artists and designers. Perhaps because his craft involves bricks and mortar holding up roofs, aspects of improvisation and surface aesthetics are of less immediate concern in his practice. Bernie specialises in conservation building, especially vernacular type buildings constructed using (literally down-to-earth) local materials. He explained that historically, it was possible to build locally using the sub soil with materials such as chalk, flint and lime. This type of building is called ‘cob’ and his craft expertise enable his business to repair and construct cob buildings.

Artist / Curator – Judith Rodgers

Judith read a short piece about crafts and activism, called the Craftivist Manifesto which begins: ”Connecting our hands, hearts and heads, we can truly make a difference. Number one is be the tortoise, breathe, take it slow. Craft is about taking a thoughtful approach to mindful activism.”

Game Developer / Educator – Jez Whitworth

Working in his converted World War II bunker, Jez designs animated computer games and has just released one for Gameboy. He shares his expertise through his schools programme. I loved his game concepts with titles like “Street Food Rivals” and “Little Friends” (a bizarre clown with fighting finger puppets). In a compact mini-teaching moment, Jez shared advice for games designers who aim to hone their craft. He recommends: Remove self-doubt completely, Don’t take yourself too seriously (have fun), Experiment with new ideas, Learn how to deal with failure, Get involved in a Game Jam.

Inscription on antique spirit level: WHP for Wilfred Harold Pickin

Architect / Artist – Tim Scrace

With a handy scroll of thinking paper to hand, Tim asserted that: “One of the things that we lose touch with… is the process of thinking”. Tim expounds a method of charting creative thoughts by free sketching on layers of drawing paper. Other props to Tim’s talk on craft, included a large, antique spirit level once owned by his Granddad, Wilfred Harold Pickin, chief engineer… (wait for it) of the sewers in London. After he’d conducted a brief ripple of laughter with this revelation, Tim warmed up to an interesting point about inherited craft. Knowledge and skills passed down through the generations can feel like second nature to those who grew up with them – to the extent that they become overly modest about the skill level. It’s just always been there. But Tim emphasised the need to acknowledge and cherish the skill level of not-yet-lost heritage crafts.

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Craft by Tim Scrace part of a series of 3: Craft, Collaborate and Create.

IGNITE + NATURE

24-05-2024 By Frankie Sinclair

With over 60 attendees, the IGNITE IN NATURE proved to be a great success. Attendees enjoyed insightful talks from talented business owners, creatives, and artists, exploring the importance of connecting with nature and addressing environmental challenges. The fully planted and choreographed installation provided a sun-soaked backdrop, that coupled with cocktails, meant this was the best IGNITE yet. Thanks again to the University of Winchester for their support of the event.

Dr. Olivia Chapple – Horatio’s Garden

Kicking off with the amazing Olivia Chapple the day was filled with interesting, exciting and emotional takeaways. Olivia introduced us to the purpose of Horatio’s Garden, which is to nurture the wellbeing of people after spinal injury through inspirational gardens. Positioned in the centre of NHS spinal injury centres, the gardens are an oasis of peace and tranquillity where volunteers and creatives come to together and care for people and plants. In her newly appointed role as High Sheriff of Wiltshire she is keen to champion the emotional and physical benefits of connecting with nature.

Francesca Tyer – Writing Workshop

Francesca’s novel, The Firestone was published shortly after she graduated in 2020 and since then, has been followed up with several new books and a poetry collection. As well as reading from some of her recent works inspired by nature, Francesca enabled all of the Ignite participants to release their inner writer using some of her tips and techniques.

Tim Scrace – Greenwash

In his talk, Tim scrubbed at the layers of greenwash painted over the truth about global warming and emissions. He encouraged us to not only challenge ourselves, but recognise that tools such as “carbon footprint” were devices generated by those in power causing the most damage. Rather than dealing with issues individually, we should be focusing again on the impact of the big guns, the companies greenwashing us into thinking they are environmentally friendly. Individually we can act through consumer choices and by interrogating claims and our investments, collectively, in taking action in this way, by holding and highlighting instances of “greenwashing” and holding big business and decision makers to account we can make a bigger difference.

Watch out for Tim’s latest exhibition more in our next blog post, details below.

Salisbury Chamber of Commerce

Thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring the event with a choice of two refreshing cocktails with mocktails on the side as an alcohol-free option. These were served in paper cups, recycled in a later part of the workshop which involved seed packs and soil.

Rebecca Twigg – Kingdom of Sticks

The catchy and memorable business name, Kingdom of Sticks, can be found on the doorpost of multiple community gardens around Salisbury and the South West. Rebecca is an expert on Social and Therapeutic Horticulture programmes (STH for short) and let us know – in laymen’s terms – what this means and the positive impact it can have on people’s mental health.

Richard Connell – New Enclosure

Richard – a Landscape Architect, worked with Tim to transform the courtyard and archway entrance of The Enterprise Network on Salt Lane into a wonderful temporary garden and installation. Playing off the reflections of This Too Will Pass, coupled with other artwork and collaborative elements the space really came alive. Additionally, he presented a fascinating talk on solutions to landscape challenges and more sustainable approaches to design, delivered by his company New Enclosure.

Anselm Audley

Anselm has a background in Ancient and Modern History which he studied at St John’s College, Oxford. He has also published the Aquasilva Trilogy of three historical novels. Anselm took us on an eloquent journey around the river banks of world cities, from Rome to York. York with its sloping green, wood lined river banks compared favourably to the arid and little used landscape around the river waters of Rome.

Charlotte Moreton – Chase and Chalke

Charlotte introduced us to an amazing project designed to connect people to a National Landscape and designated Area of Natural Beauty in Wiltshire. With ½ million people within thirty minutes drive of the protected land Chase and Chalke project endeavoured to make the space relevant and accessible to them. Writing, painting with pigments generated from the landscape and a cookbook for foraged foods are some of the creative projects delivered recently. After listening to presentations about connecting with nature, it was fun to grab a sketchbook in the sunny tranquillity of our temporary garden.

Vickie Wood – Plantlife

As it happens, Plantlife.org.uk, which takes a lead globally on action for the conservation of wild plants and fungi, has its headquarters in Salisbury. From here, they tackle the climate, biodiversity and societal challenge we face across this – our only – planet. Vickie talked us through their pioneering campaign “No Mow May” which is delivering on a shift in thinking.

Roger Tyrell – Take Back Our Land

Roger, a leader and mentor talked us through opportunities to take on redundant, abandoned or unloved land by forming local community groups. Sharing his experiences of enabling spaces, communities and obstacles one can face in taking back control of empty, unloved spaces. Beyond the space, discussions extended into taking back control of systems and society. A good summing up of conversations through the day, that focused on being stronger together.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Tim Scrace #greenwash

As Tim searches for ways of reconnecting with nature, and encouraging action. Make sure to visit his latest exhibition ‘Greenwash’ which reflects on the climate crisis and its human impact. He is showing with Nick Andrews and Sarah Hobley in the entrance hall of The Guildhall, on the Market Place SP1 1HJ, VENUE 10 of the Salisbury Art Trail. The exhibition is open Tuesday 28 May to Friday 1 June and Monday 3 June to Friday 7 June. Keep an eye out for more info in social media @timscrace.

Salisbury Art Trail 2024 – City Centre Venues

Frankie Sinclair – Figurative Patterns

Take a moment to also visit Frankie , a member of the Scrace Architects team is also exhibiting in the Art Trail, with a range of bold work blending design and figuration. Visit VENUE 7 from Wednesday 5 June – Sunday 9 June on the top floor of Sonder Coffee on Salisbury High Street.

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IGNITE + DISRUPT

08-04-2024 By Frankie Sinclair

Before we move on to our upcoming Ignite (IGNITE IN NATURE), we wanted to update you and round up on our IGNITE DISRUPT event back in December. A variety of exciting and engaging speakers prepared poems, workshops and presentations in response to the theme of disruption, of challenging the norm, and together we enjoyed a stimulating afternoon of conversations followed by drinks and more animated discussions about how to change the world. Make sure not to miss the next one! Below are a few extracts and key moments from the session…

The Line Up

The Art of Disruption – David Christie – The Vanner Gallery

David beamed in by video link to talk about his successful ventures in disrupting established traditions of engaging with art, making contemporary art and gallery experience of art more accessible.

Putting dance back in the Colosseum – Victoria Charlton

Victoria quoted Oscar Wilde from his 1891 essay, “The Soul of Man Under Socialism.”

“Disobedience, in the eyes of anyone who has read history, is man’s original virtue, it is through disobedience that progress has been made, through disobedience and through rebellion.”

Victoria had many vibrant stories to share about breaking past obstacles in both Russian and American bureaucratic systems. For example, she brought 162 dancers from Russia’s Bolshoi Ballet company to the football World Cup in Rome and tackled local bureaucracy to have them perform at the Coloseum.

How to spot a Disruptor – Lewis Plummer – Mostly Harmless Agency

Lewis captured our interest by opening his talk with the statement:

“I’ve built an entire career around disrupting. It’s also the reason I’m un-employable”.

Millie Woodrow – poet

Millie word associated to consider the word ‘rupture’:

“rupture and the idea of tearing a gap in the world as you see it and having to face that rupture.”

Disrupting Education – Chris McShane – Learning 3D – If you want to get there, don’t start here.

Chris opened with a story of his early experience of being disruptive in school and how this was handled by the teachers at the time. “Excuse me Sir. The Virgin Mary – how did they know she was a virgin?” The teacher priest’s furiously negative response, ended his relationship with the Catholic Church and started his ambition to disrupt the limitations of traditional education systems. He illustrated with a workshop, how he has been working to prove an alternative education model.

The Architecture of Disruption – Tim Scrace – Space to create

Tim looked back to a pivotal week when, putting all other priorities aside, he booked a studio purely to paint for a week. From that time on, he has literally ‘painted to see space differently’ – not only painting to produce a picture but to change his thinking.

Jamie Lingham AKA @caddiejay – Poet

Jamie asserted that “Being disruptive is influencing people’s decisions”. He read us a poem about his influence on his young nephew which included this vivid phrase at the start:

“A phonecall won’t resonate through the concrete helmet that surrounds my mind.”

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Join us at the next Ignite for more creative networking, workshops and inspiration.

The Graduate Art Show

29-01-2024 By Tim Scrace

In this episode of the “Architecture Made Simple” podcast Tim and Andy talk to David Christie and Victoria Charlton about The Graduate Art Show, a competition set up to showcase emerging contemporary artists and help establish careers for talented new graduates.

Listen in as both judges and artists alike urge others to pursue their creative dreams. Gain a deeper understanding of the judging process from panel members, including David, Tim and Victoria and learn about their thoughts about breaking down barriers to art appreciation.

Discover inspiring stories of young artists overcoming challenges to find success. Talking to graduates the episode explores the challenges faced by artists through the lens of students as they embark on their careers.

Centring in on the exhibition now showing at The Vanner Gallery conversations expand into societal perceptions, the role of art education, and common obstacles encountered on the path to creative passion.

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Background

The Graduate Art Show

12 January – 16 February at The Vanner Gallery, 45 High Street, Salisbury, Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10am – 5pm.

The Graduate Art Show at The Vanner Gallery showcases the work of some of the country’s most talented up-and-coming artists. The exhibition featuring work by 20 recent graduates from some of the UK’s top art schools, launched at the Woolff Gallery and The William Gallery in London, is now showing in Salisbury. On display until Friday, 16th February, the show features a range of art, with paintings, sculptures, prints, and ceramics selected from hundreds of submissions from 38 participating universities.

David Christie – The Vanner Gallery

David is the Director of The Vanner Gallery. In a short space of time, the gallery has become one the most innovative regionally, exhibiting national and international artists of genuine renown. Highlights of the two years since the gallery opened in September 2021 include the major British painter John Blackburn (in association with leading London gallery Osborne Samuel); the international street artists David Shillinglaw and Lily Mixe, and an exhibition showcasing graduates from the leading art universities in the country.

Victoria Charlton – The Graduate Art Show

Victoria as well as being founder of Graduate Art Show has an exceptional track record in producing live performances in diverse venues in the UK, US and Russia. She has many stories to tell. Victoria also worked with Northampton Council as Chair of the Theatre to take the Derngate Theatre from Council run to Charitable and enterprise status.

A Straight Line

15-08-2023 By Tim Scrace

SUMMER EXHIBITION

The Vanner Gallery, High Street, Salisbury is open Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm.

Tim is set to reveal his latest artwork The Impudence of a Straight Line. The work will go on show at The Vanner Gallery in Salisbury, as part of their Summer Invitation Exhibition, which opens this Friday, 18^th August. His emotive artwork, a fusion of acrylic, gesso, poetry, projection on reclaimed plywood, is inspired by a deep rooted desire to draw attention environmental issues and to encourage consideration and action.

The Impudence of a Straight Line speaks in hushed tones and subtle brushwork, coaxing viewers into taking a moment to contemplate nature and in pausing the complexities of our day-to-day world. Through delicate yet deliberate strokes, the painting depicts the beauty of a stretch of the River Avon and contrasts them with a straight line and projection struck across the canvas. Flower pressing a memory with his daughter and preserving it through his own poetry, Scrace ponders the loss of the natural environment, and the resulting legacy for future generations.

“This piece captures a moment earlier this year when I sat with my feet in a river. As I sat, I reflected on how poorly we treat our world and environment. I wondered if it was okay to put my feet in potentially dirty waters. Were they safe? Could my daughter do the same? If not, why not? Why should she lose out on this timeless rite of passage? What kind of world are we leaving for our kids?”

Layers of paint, poetry and projection encourage interaction through shared experience, provoke introspection, and invites dialogue. The straight line, realised in the forming of the river bank, represents mankind’s ongoing desire to make a mark and stamp control on the world. Tim notes, “The Impudence of a Straight Line” is a retrospective on our impact on the river and our environment. Of our society on nature. We insist that everything needs to be straight. I want people to ask, does it need to be?”

Tim Scrace’s diverse background in art, architecture, and community engagement puts him in a good place to challenge boundaries and to talk about the environment. His ethos of “seeing space differently” forms the cornerstone of his practice and is carried across discipline. His adeptness at engaging participation is showcased in his earlier work, “This Too Will Pass,” where interactivity spurred conversations and resonated with a wide audience. To see more of his work visit his website here… www.timscrace.com

Tim believes in creating art that raises awareness and acts as a catalyst for change. Forming part of his “Greenwash” series this artwork showcases an evolving environmentally conscious perspective, adding another dimension to a growing body of insightful works. Scrace is currently investigating chalk stream pollution and exploring concerns related to privilege.

The Impudence of a Straight Line

Tim Scrace at The Vanner Gallery’s Summer Invitation Exhibition

The Summer Invitation Exhibition opens at The Vanner Gallery runs until Saturday 16 September. It will feature the work of nineteen invited artists, and include paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, and photography. Find out more about the exhibition here… www.vannergallery.com