HAYFIELD ARTS TRAIL 2024
A WEEKEND NOT TO BE MISSED!
Across the whole of Derbyshire, artists are exhibiting their work, putting on special exhibitions or welcoming you into their own studios for the Derbyshire Open Arts event. This year, we were unable to commit to take part in Derbyshire Open Arts due to our landlord putting our building up for sale BUT we will still be open all three days of the event as part of the Hayfield Artists arts trail. The village is buzzing with creativity and there is a great collection of artists exhibiting that weekend, so be sure not to miss it!
The special exhibition will run for the whole bank holiday weekend - Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th & Monday 27th of May 10am - 4pm!
Who is exhibiting at Elephantstones gallery?
LOCAL LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIMON BRIDGES
Simon Bridges moved to Hayfield in 1993 for a taste of country life and the draw of capturing images of the local area led to the opening of Elephantstones Gallery. Simon shoots photographic images of landscapes in broad vista and textural detail.
LOCAL LANDSCAPE ILLUSTRATION BY EVE LUMAI BRIDGES
Illustrator Eve Bridges has lived in Hayfield her whole life. A recent MA art school graduate and associate member of the Manchester Academy of Fine Art, Eve works digitally creating unusual illustrated landscapes by using a mixed media approach.
DOWNLOAD THE HAYFIELD ARTists TRAIL MAP!
The Hayfield Artists Arts trail is perfect for art lovers. With 24 artists across 7 locations, from sculpture to stained glass, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Download a copy of the our exhibition hand out and the map here so you can follow the trail and visit everyone taking part. We will have printed copies of the map available at the gallery over the weekend, so be sure to stop by and collect one! We’re also happy to help if you need some guidance on getting to the other venues.
What else can you see at Elephantstones?
A little bit about the gallery…
Named after the elephantine jumble of rocks on the edge of kinder plateau, Elephantstones Gallery is a family run business, set up by photographer Simon Bridges, textile designer Suzanne Bridges and illustrator Eve Bridges.
It all started from “why don’t we put a few pictures in the office window to brighten things up”. Passers by made gentle enquires as to how much they cost and the penny dropped. Elephantstones was born!
Elephantstones is home to photography and artwork unashamedly intended to trigger a memory or evoke an image of a visit to the Peak District.
The gallery is filled with beautiful art. From photographic prints to illustrated landscapes, we have something for everyone! Most of the gallery’s artwork is made in house Simon and Eve.
The gallery also has an eclectic collection of objet, glass, ceramics, homewares, and things that we’ve instantly connected with. Curated by Suzanne, she’s the one to chat to about the origins of all our unique collections!
All our products are from local craftspeople, made in the UK or sourced responsibly and sustainably from around the world. We care about the impact of what we sell, meaning you can buy with a clear conscience! :)
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