Christmas at Beside The Wave

Christmas is a very special time of year, especially so at the gallery. Our artists create stunning collections that become treasured gifts to art lovers all over the country.

2020 is no exception and I feel very priviledged to be the curator of such a collection of great contemporary works of art - from the smallest most intricate pieces of silver and gold, to unique and inovative ceramics and the largest of canvases. Within our four walls we have the pleasure of showcasing some extraordinary talent from Cornwall, and further afield; and many of our artist relationships are numbered in decades, not years.

In bringing together the Christmas show, each and every artist that I have spoken to has shown such immense kindess and encouragement throughtout the lockdowns of the year. This has reminded me quite simply that between them, and us, and you - the collectors - who decide to curate your homes with ceramics and paintings, or carefully choose presents for loved ones - there is more art in the world. And at times like these, isn't that a wonderful thing?

The gallery reopens at 10am on Wednesday 2nd December.