This small collection of approximately 20 paintings by Emma Dunbar will provide a wonderful touch of exuberance to the start of the summer. Inspired by the purely decorative qualities in objects she works mainly on board in acrylic, occasionally incorporating collage with gold and silver leaf. Her training as a printmaker is evident both in use of blocks of flat colour and in the unique way that she scratches through surfaces to reveal pre-laid colours underneath.

For this collection Emma has focussed particularly on still life compositions rather than her familiar images of boats and cottages. Layers of bright summer and spring flowers froth over her unique collection of cups and vases. These gorgeously detailed arrangements and juxtapositions of contrasting colour are combined in part with some of her other favourite things: references to her cats and chocolate feature throughout providing a wonderful insight into her ability to find beauty and amusement in those objects which are all around her.

As a collection this is sure to uplift and energise the viewer, bringing a sense of pure delight in the everyday objects of life.

A brochure showing a small selection will be available prior to the opening. The complete collection will be on line from Friday 16th July. For further information please contact the gallery on 01326 211132 or email gallery@beside-the-wave.co.uk.