Not for sale.
Video / Audio.
@abigailb_art

An art film made up of footage from Birmingham Museums Collection Centre that tells a deeper story of the historical artefacts hidden away in a warehouse in Duddeston. The soundtrack and text allude to residual life found within these objects. Histories that communicate through whispers and the smallest of vibrations.  

I am a video installation artist from Birmingham and my work focusses on the Baroque, artifice and excess. Baroque, meaning ‘misshapen pearl’, alludes to naturally imperfect and deceptive objects possessing an added mysticism and thus being of higher value. I explore this alongside the Marxist ideal of ‘Commodity Fetishism’ to subvert what ornamentation can mean. Through constructing video installations, I have transformed mundane and grotesque scenes into hypnotic and beautiful environments; recently focussing on moss and black mould infestations in living spaces made up of fly tipped furniture, and earlier explorations of oil spills from stucco-like forms that form a molten cascade. I utilise projected video and soundtracks to bring these dark scenes to life. The film or moving image often provides a sanctuary and make a usually eerie space or object appear peaceful. My use of sound furthers that contrast, creating an oftentimes gentle atmosphere. The tension between menacing and meditative led my work to be described as ‘film consuming itself’.  

£1,000
Acrylic.

Addy Adam creates visual narratives that reflect societal themes. Her painting features juxtapositions of Birmingham’s iconic Bull and Perry Barr Rail Station, designed and created for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, with Ozzy Osbourne who performed its closing ceremony in nearby Alexander Stadium, not far from where he grew up. Adam’s composition personifies Osbourne’s song lyrics given in the title, where the bull was ‘saved’ from the scrapheap and attributed the rock star’s name by petition. 

Not for sale.
Video / Audio.

The original 1992 film ‘Sent To Coventry’ is a love poem to the city, student life, and how it had changed between the 1960s and 1980s..  

 2025 sees the start of another major redevelopment and disappearance of the post-war urban world it highlighted.  

 This revisit to the original film recognises the massive changes to the city over time, with deeper (and more irreverent) recollections of a lost youth.  

 Still in the mohair sweater and with the original microphone, Van Wijgerden creates a knowing self-parody which reflects the melancholy of a vanished past whilst acknowledging that the dreams of youth remain with us forever. 

 OK so why now? Why re-visit a 33-year-old piece? Well it’s a piece everyone seems to know me by, a piece I’ve considered deleting on a number of occasions and I’m approaching 70 and 10 years of retirement. So a revisit seems in order if somewhat ironic. Everything’s changed but everything seems the same. We were going to be subversives in the media! YES REALLY!! A quote comes to mind. “It’s like a bus conductor trying to take over London transport”. All my time and effort making these things. Creativity HUH!! 

Not for sale.
Mixed - acrylic discs / 3d printing / resin casting / scientific equipment.
Full video: alexbillingham.co.uk 

Originally commissioned by The New Art Gallery Walsall with support from Art Fund. 

These sculptural elements are remixed with each showing altering and adapting to survive.  

 Referencing the over examination of Trans / Crip other bodies. 

£420
Vinyl on foamex.
@transitartalishamiller
alishamillerart.com

For loving the beauty of the earths geology and local quarrying: today's industries not only make the earth move, they sort, clean, remove, recycles and reuse aggregates and construction waste. this artwork is site specific to a working tipper truck and was created as part of a Transit Art project called Convoy in 2024. 

Not for sale.
Textiles.

£155
Linocut reduction print.
@amelia_hemmings_art
www.ameliahemmingsart.co.uk

Amelia’s colour reduction linocut print “Majestic Sheep” is a limited edition of 3. The print has a blend of folk-inspired imagery and a contemporary feel. The lone sheep with a proud majestic presence, is enhanced by the bold black lines, the greens, the yellows, and contrast with the soft purples and blues to create a print that captures rural life.  Amelia has captured a contemporary and whimsical twist with this print embracing the unique characteristics of printmaking, to create a visually striking and emotionally resonant piece. 

Amelia Hemmings specialises in linocut printmaking. She spends time observing and exploring landscapes, taking photographs and sketching as aide memoirs for her studio processes.  

Amelia uses line, colour and contrast to define her work, she is intrigued by how we are affected by a variety of places and spaces, and Amelia is drawn to a variety of situations that explore our reactions and feelings. Her imagery is therefore almost devoid of a physical human presence.

£160
Ceramic.
@elham_hemma

As a social artist who has spent a lot on philosophy and social studies, I have come to the conclusion that we all are simply bodies that depending on our situation, conditions and opportunities choose a specific role for ourselves. Therefore, I decided to demonstrate this concept via a broad project. In this project, I have made human bodies in different forms and shapes, each having a pattern painted on them. Patterns are symbolic and primitive and sometimes accompanied by texts, which are a depiction of wordless thoughts and beliefs. 

Not for sale.
Egg tempera.

Inspired by the delicate transition of a fifteen-year-old boy from childhood to adulthood. My work seeks to capture the essence of this metamorphosis. Through my eyes, I strive to document the intricate journey of growth and self-discovery the moments of vulnerability and strength that define each stage of life. This is a celebration of the wonder and complexity of the coming of age and the profound beauty of this timeless passage from innocence to maturity.

Not for sale.
Video / Audio.
@Calungz
calungzfilms.com

"Cooking Smtg" is a fun short film featuring a dance performance that was created during Fábio’s Gallery 37 Artist Residency in the summer of 2023. Although the music was composed earlier, it was during this residency that Fábio and Andrei Sebi came together to unleash their creativity and craft a narrative along with visuals.  

The inspiration for "Cooking Smtg" emerged from lively conversations about the music and the feelings it evoked. To maximize their resources, they filmed in the kitchen of the residency, borrowed Andrei’s restaurant work clothes, and enlisted friends for support.  

The entire process of creating this film was akin to preparing a delicious meal. It started with planning and gathering the cast, similar to making a recipe and collecting ingredients, and infused it all with unique flair! Finally, sharing the short film (or “dish”) with the world, with some self-reflection at the end!  

£1,200
Mineral and epoxy clay.
@gabriel.rivera.sculptures

Gabriel Rivera is an artist renowned for his captivating abstract sculptures. His work spans both abstract contemporary pieces and semi-abstract sculptures that often allude to human shapes. With an insatiable curiosity and a constant drive to develop new ideas, Gabriel's creative process is defined by experimentation and adaptability. He works with a diverse range of materials, including wire, cardboard, concrete, recycled wood, air-drying paste, epoxy clay, acrylic paints, and ceramic clay. Through these rough and varied mediums, Gabriel masterfully creates harmonious abstract sculptures designed to invite thoughtful contemplation, evoke pleasant emotions, and provoke meaningful discourse among observers. 

Not for sale.
Oil on canvas.

Part my 'Silent Woman' series, making a "shape for herself" Virginia Woolf. 

Not for sale.
Oil on canvas.

£225
Etching and aquatint with chine collé on somerset velvet.
@harrytoady
harrietmerry.co.uk

Harriet is an artist and printmaker who started printmaking as a way to develop themes taken from her daily observational drawings. Often preferring artists’ sketches to finished paintings, she is constantly searching for ways to retain the light spontaneity of sketching but simultaneously evolve her sketchbook work. Influenced by Hockney, Rembrandt, Kollwitz, Neel and Dürer she draws primarily from life and is fascinated by how the same subject matter can be repeated again and again, rendering new projects and representations. 

£650
Gypsum, marble and acrylic resin.
@jamsutton
jamsutton.studio

Jam Sutton’s work explores the intersection of human form and digital technology, delving into how the human body is transformed and reimagined in virtual space. 

Using a combination of 3D scanning, digital sculpting, 3d printing and traditional casting techniques, Sutton examines the tension between physicality and its digital counterpart. His process begins with capturing three-dimensional data of his subjects, which he manipulates into digital sculptures. These processes distort the human figure, creating fluid, ambiguous forms that reference the familiar and the unfamiliar. 

£300
Archival pigment.

£300
Archival pigment.

Not for sale.
Oil on canvas.
@janespencepaintings1
janespencepainting.wix.com/mysite

As more and more bear habitat is lost due to human encroachment, bears are becoming regular visitors to human homes - and pools! I started collecting news reports of this phenomena, and have now made some work referencing bears in human spaces. Whose home? 

£300
Stoneware.
@jennij_oh

A theme throughout the artist’s body of work, the doughnut form is one she utilises repeatedly by fusing together wheel-based geometric forms. Although abstract and totemic, the object still maintains bodily qualities associated with pottery such as a neck, shoulders and a foot while contrasting with its deliberate architectural silhouette. A minimalistic work with a muted palette, the artist makes clear reference to the candlesticks by Hans Coper which stand nearby inside Coventry Cathedral. 

Not for sale.
Pencil.

Jennifer Wright is a 19 year old self-taught Solihull-based artist who creates realistic pencil portraits. 

 She takes inspiration from social and emotional themes to create distorted self-portraits. While she mainly works large scale (A1 and A2) she often experiments with smaller scales and different mediums, including acrylic and oil paints and textiles. 

£80
Digital photography.
@__w_o_r_t_h__

The Elephant’s Leg image is taken from a series called Shared Spaces which documents the often-overlooked elements of the urban environment. The subjects that are depicted are all of shared and functional spaces created for the community such as: public seating, car parks, train stations, leisure centres and walkways. The feeling of shared experience through place often enforces a sense of collective nostalgia. This work aims to return us to the mundane and to notice the beauty in everyday spaces. 

£1,500
Burns on canvas.

£300
Experimental photography.

In this series of experimental photographs, Marek tries to illustrate the growing problem related to the decline in women's positive self-esteem caused by the pressure to be 'ideal'. The media, popular culture and social expectations often put enormous pressure on women, influencing their self-perception and definition of their self-worth. We are currently witnessing historical events in which available aesthetic medicine, cosmetics and technology "improve" our appearance often in a few seconds. Furthermore, platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok can put pressure on users to present an idealized life and appearance. Unfortunately, unrealistic beauty standards and pressure related to appearance can lead to health problems, and young women's self-esteem is already declining, so consequently Marek works not only symbolize social pressures but also the absurdity of idealized beauty, masquerade, and our inner demons - the fear of rejection. What is more, Marek tries to break the boundaries between reality and lies by using not only real portraits of women but also portraits of people who never existed, thus emphasizing the falsity of portraits in social media, because in fact, the boundaries between what is real and what is idealized are increasingly blurred. The young generation is growing up bombarded with unrealistic images, which is an issue that requires our attention and education. 

£300
Plasterstone, steel, epoxy resin.

£300
Plasterstone, steel, epoxy resin.

Not for sale.
Video, audio and archival material.
@jxdanhall

£400
Mixed media on wallpaper.

A self-portrait exploring weight gain.

£260
Acrylic on paper.
@julieswinsco
julieswinsco.com/

Julie Swinsco’s artwork is predominantly about capturing a specific instance, a moment in time. She is fascinated in depicting movement and energy, such as the passions of young love through a single kiss. Using a dynamic low angle, the boy looks suspended in air, floating, like in a Chagall’s painting.  The paint is allowed to be free to flow, adding to this fluid and sensuous moment when the couple connect. 

£200
Hand embroidery.
@yeebai.textileartist

Kate's "I Am" series redefines traditional embroidery, challenging its historical association with 'women's work.' Historically, embroidery has reflected the lives of women, often depicting them as passive, submissive, with bowed heads and lowered eyes. Using century-old techniques, Kate explores feminist themes by focusing on women's bodies and experiences. The series confronts these outdated depictions, portraying women as empowered, creative, and free. Through this work, Kate elevates embroidery into a contemporary medium that challenges conventions and celebrates women's autonomy, freedom, and creativity.

Not for sale.
Ceramic.
lauraadkinsart.wordpress.com

Laura’s ceramic sculptures explore form and symbolism, ancient cross-cultural ideas still relevant today, her ancestry and heritage, and British folklore. Votive Offerings is a collection of 29 sculptures inspired by the votive offerings of ancient and modern civilisations. Laura made them to express hopes for the future and to reflect on contemporary and personal issues. Research and reflection are important to her process. Laura balances planning with improvisation so that her sculptures can evolve and surprise her. She favours techniques that give her work an old or rustic look.   

£3,000
Conte crayon and emulsion on watercolour paper.

£600
Oil on canvas.
@linda_brett_

Dmac, visual artist, dancer and writer, began life modelling quite recently. He modelled for a session inspired by the amazing work of British artist Glyn Philpot (1884-1937). A successful society painter whose work changed dramatically from traditional style and subject matter to a modernist approach, Philpot is particularly notable for his sensitive portrayal of Black and queer subjects at a time when it was controversial.  A generous starting point for this  painting. 

Not for sale.
Acrylic on canvas.

This painting is a dedication to my wife, Linda, who I lost 3 years ago. She was full of sunshine, and the reason I took up painting. It is an honour to memorialise her beauty in this work. 

Not for sale.
Oil on panels.
@markhighton58

Theatre of Magic is one of a series of panel paintings in oil paint all a similar theme.  They are presented in a vertical format.  Elements of the works include a cavalcade of contrasting colours, primarily yellow and blue, orange and green to activate and expedite the image. Also, a melange of non-representational and representational components and a contrast of flatness and form bolster the proclamation of the work. The word arcade (a place of amusement and magic) would define my current series of paintings. I have borrowed some elements in my work from Peter Phillips who was a (Birmingham born) Pop artist from the 1960s, so this work is unequivocally influenced by that.

£80
Polymer photogravure.
@astrogravure
marktweedie.uk

Mark Tweedie is a printmaker, and photographer. His subject matter ranges from the smallness of earthly things and our relationship with the terrestrial, up to the wondrous, enormous grandeur of the night sky. He prints using hand-inked photopolymer plates preferring the slower, more physical method of working and the depth of the prints it creates, to more modern techniques. His work is held in collections worldwide, including that of the Royal Photographic Society. 

£750
Collage and acrylic paint on paper.

Matt Farr is a two time Blue Peter badge winner and graduate from Glasgow School of Art, having studied BA Hons Painting and Printmaking. He won the first of his Blue Peter badges in March 2007 for coming third in a drawing competition. The other was won for some writing that he doesn%u2019t remember anything about. Matt%u2019s paintings explore how cinematic portrayals of masculinity influence our behaviour away from the screen. In Matt%u2019s work, actors are taken from their supposed iconography into a more uncertain position - one where anxiety, cluelessness or sadness take the wheel from an Americanised %u2018cool%u2019. These men are clumsily constructed, whether through cartoon-like painting or a reductive use of collage, to get them to a place where they have shed Hollywood%u2019s perfected gaze into something more human and something closer to Farr himself, who is notoriously anxious, clumsy and sad. 

£150
Acrylic, felt tips, posca, gel pens.

The pigeon is on a branch having a good rest from making nice sounds. 

£1,500
Bronze resin.
tanyakozin.com

Figurative painter, sculptor and art tutor, Tanya Kozin works from life in a variety of media. Her portraits capture both the outward beauty and the inner life of her models. With parents who were professional Russian/Ukrainian artists, and an MA from BIAD, her work is an exciting combination of traditional and contemporary approaches. 

Tanya’s recent sculpture workshops in Coventry Cathedral and the Herbert Gallery focused on Jacob Epstein’s works; and her expressive portrait of a young boxer from Coventry captures Epstein’s influence - with the added touch of contemporary tattoos!