See a selection of Harry Ousey’s works at the Cheshire Art Fair until the 3rd of October!

The exhibition FREE to visit and is open from 10.30am-5pm every day at Macclesfield Town Hall.

The exhibition is raising money for the East Cheshire Hospice so make sure you take some spends with you :).

What’s on?

SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER - HARRY OUSEY REMEMBERED

A talk by Sue Astles, Harry’s niece, on her research into to life and times of Ousey and his art.

Starting at 2pm @ Macclesfield Town Hall.

Not to be missed!

To find out more about Harry - visit his website!

 

We have lots of NEW things at Elephantstones this summer! From a new look and layout to beautiful new gifting and homeware, there is something new for everyone!

NEW homeware and gifts

We have expanded our range of beautifully handmade gifts, homewares and treats - and restocked all the bits you already love of course! :) And all this is in the knowledge that your gift has been responsibly sourced and beautifully crafted! Yay!

NEW artwork

Perfect for a holiday treat OR as a memento of your trip to the the Peak District, we also have a large selection of new prints and cards available. These are being added to the website to browse online as we speak so keep an eye out for updates on the collections pages.

a new look

We have had a lick of paint and a shuffle! If you haven’t visited in a while, make sure you do! We even have a new receipt machine… exciting stuff! :)

new COMPOSTABLE bags

We are also thrilled that we now sell our cards in compostable bags! Hooray!

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PREVIEW EVENING

A special thanks to our friends and family who came and celebrated with us on our preview night. It was a fantastic night and it was lovely to see everyones reaction to our new look and layout!

See below for pictures of the Derbyshire Open Arts Weekend.

THANK YOU!

A huge thank you to all our new and regular visitors that came to support us over the Derbyshire Open Arts Weekend! We had a fantastic response to all our new work and are thrilled so many of you came to see the exhibition.

We will be updating the websites collections over the next few weeks with the new work.

Watch this space!

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WE ARE TAKING PART IN THIS YEARS DERBYSHIRE OPEN ARTS WEEKEND WITH AN EXHIBITION OF WORK INSPIRED BY THE PEAK DISTRICT. 

See our Derbyshire Open Arts profile here.

PREVIEW EVENING

We will be having a celebratory preview night on Friday 24th of May 7-9pm. If you would like to come, pop us an email to whato@elephantstones.co.uk or call in! Drinks and nibbles will abound! 

See you there!!!!

THE EXHIBITION

The exhibition will run throughout the May Bank Holiday weekend (25th-27th) , until Friday 31st of May. 10am - 5pm

If you come along to the gallery you'll find a selection of brand new photography and line work. All the works will be for sale!

Who is exhibiting?

Simon bridges - photographer

Simon Bridges captures photographic images of landscapes in broad vista and textural detail. Simon has little interest in photographic technology and focuses more on composition and mood. 

www.carbonsix.co.uk

Eve Bridges - illustrator

Eve Lumai Bridges creates sparing line work of local landscapes alongside mixed media illustrations.

Eve is currently studying for an MA in Illustration at the Manchester School of Art and has exhibited in the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition in 2017 and 2018. 

www.eveillustration.co.uk

The gallery

Named after the elephantine jumble of rocks on the edge of kinder plateau, the gallery is home to photography and artwork unashamedly intended to trigger a memory or evoke an image of a visit to the area.

The gallery also has an eclectic collection of objet, glass, ceramics, homewares from Scandinavia, and a range of ethically sourced gifts. 

www.elephantstones.co.uk

Harry Ousey - Artist

Harry lived at Hill farm in Hayfield from 1947 to 1950  where he began his love affair with landscape..

We have a collection of Harry's work at the gallery which will also be displayed during the event. Call in and see the original works which are
also for sale!

www.harryousey.co.uk

hAYFIELD ARTISTS

The community of artists in Hayfield is constantly growing with 11 venues exhibiting over the weekend. From ceramics to landscape photography, there is something for everyone! Don’t miss it! :) We have trail maps available at the gallery, so pop in to pick one up!

VISIT THE HAY19 WEBSITE HERE!

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‘A fantastic array of some of the most amazingly talented and creative people, right here on your doorstep in this little parish of Hayfield.’

We are thrilled to be a part of the Hayfield Arts Trail over the Derbyshire Open Arts Weekend - Spring Bank Holiday Saturday 25th to Monday 27th May 2019.

The community of artists in Hayfield is constantly growing with 11 venues exhibiting over the weekend. From ceramics to landscape photography, there is something for everyone! Don’t miss it! :)

We have trail maps available at the gallery, so pop in to pick one up!

Visit the HAY19 website here!

Joy For Ever
29 March – 9 June 2019
The whitworth art gallery

TODAY WE VISITED HARRY OUSEY’S PIECE HANGING IN THE WHITWORTH ART GALLERY AS PART OF THE John Ruskin EXHIBITION.

‘Art is not a competitive sport. Comparing the merits of one work or artist to another is only for the brave. I would, however, venture this - seeing Harry’s work, painted in 1972, at Birdlip in the Costwolds, sit so, so easily amongst such luminous company was thrilling. Sir Edward John Poynter, JMW Turner, Paul Nash - great works spanning centuries with Harry Ousey amongst them. Harry’s work has been recognised as substantial by many and, whilst his profile is much less well known, his inclusion in this exhibition is testament to the continuing relevance and worth of his body of work.’ - Simon Bridges

tHE EXHIBITION

‘Joy For Ever: How to use art to change the world and its price in the market’ 

This exhibition responds to the 200th birthday of artist, art critic and social reformer John Ruskin with a joyful look at how to use art for social change.

Read more here…

www.whitworth.manchester.ac.uk

29 March – 9 June 2019

A word from harry’s niece

‘In a diary, Harry Ousey writes of seeing two paintings when he was a child which “really captured my imagination”, by Constable and J. M.W. Turner giving him much inspiration.

What would Harry have to say now having a watercolour next to a Turner at the Whitworth?!’

- Sue Astles

OUSEY AT ELEPHANTSTONES

Harry lived at Hill farm in Hayfield from 1947 to 1950 where he began his love affair with landscape..

We have a collection of Harry's work at the gallery. Call in and see the original works, chat about Harry and view the artworks, which are also for sale!

www.harryousey.co.uk

ABSTRACTED LANDCAPES, EXHIBITION VIDEO

Elephantstones Gallery has been working closely with Sue and Harry’s work for a few years now.

Last year we curated an exhibition at the Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery with 120+ images of Harry’s work. It was a fantastic event!

Watch the video below!

Didn’t manage to pick up a copy of Artsbeat magazine to see our feature last month? Thats ok! You can now read the full article online on the Artsbeat website!

Artsbeat is a free magazine celebrating the arts in Derbyshire and the Peak District. You can pick up the magazine all over Derbyshire, and we also have copies! So pop in to pick one up :)

You can see all the places that stock Artsbeat magazine here!

Or alternatively you can read it online here!

The JUST A CARD campaign aims to encourage people to buy from Designer/Makers and Independent Galleries and Shops by reinforcing the message that all purchases, however small, even 'just a card' are so vital to the prosperity and survival of small businesses. 

Here at Elephantstones, we support local artists and only sell ethically sourced gifts. This movement is fantastic for small galleries like us.

So dont forget, next time you pop into your local small gallery… just a card.. helps! :)

Find out more about the fantastic work done by the lovely people at Just a Card here!

We are taking part in this years Derbyshire Open Arts Weekend with an exhibition of work inspired by the Peak District. See our Derbyshire Open Arts profile here.

More information on the exhibition and opening hours coming soon!

Who is exhibiting?

Simon bridges - photographer

Simon Bridges captures photographic images of landscapes in broad vista and textural detail. Simon has little interest in photographic technology and focuses more on composition and mood. 

www.carbonsix.co.uk

Eve Bridges - illustrator

Eve Lumai Bridges creates sparing line work of local landscapes alongside mixed media illustrations.

Eve is currently studying for an MA in Illustration at the Manchester School of Art and has exhibited in the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition in 2017 and 2018. 

www.eveillustration.co.uk

The gallery

Named after the elephantine jumble of rocks on the edge of kinder plateau, the gallery is home to photography and artwork unashamedly intended to trigger a memory or evoke an image of a visit to the area.

The gallery also has an eclectic collection of objet, glass, ceramics, homewares from Scandinavia, and a range of ethically sourced gifts. 

www.elephantstones.co.uk

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM OR TWITTER TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE EVENT!

F: @elephantstonesgallery T: @elephantstones6 I: @elephantstonesgallery

Harry Ousey - Artist

Harry lived at Hill farm in Hayfield from 1947 to 1950  where he began his love affair with landscape..

We have a collection of Harry's work at the gallery which will also be displayed during the event. Call in and see the original works which are
also for sale!

www.harryousey.co.uk

 

We have a selection of NEW gifts at Elephantstones!

We have a range of new beautifully handmade gifts and presents - tea sets, candle holders, canvas journals, Christmas ornaments and more!

Made by artisans, the new range combines timeless design with traditional skills and natural materials.

Our new range is perfect for gifting this festive season OR as a treat for yourself :) - all in the knowledge that your gift has been responsibly sourced and beautifully crafted. 

WHERE DO I COME FROM?

All our products are from local craftspeople, are made in the UK or sourced responsibly and sustainably from around the world. We care about the impact of what we sell! 

As an example, our East of India products support artisan families across Asia and only use wood from trees it plants and replants. 

We do not buy anything that does not hold true to the above! :)

Browse the full collection by visiting us!

OR

View a taster of the collection by clicking here!

Illustrated Christmas Cards!

We have a selection of NEW Christmas card designs created by our resident artist Eve.

We have a new set of Hayfield cards available as a pack or as singles. They feature local scenes Twenty Trees, the Shooting Cabin, the Kissing Gate, and Hayfield Church.

We also have a new set of Scandi inspired Christmas cards featuring a reindeer, a dove of peace, Christmas foliage and mistletoe. These are also available as a pack or in singles.

Don’t worry! We still have our selection of large cards featuring festive things... a Christmas wreath, mistletoe, a reindeer and a Christmas angel! 

See the full range of cards here!

Who made them?

You can read all about the creatives at Elephantstones on our homepage.

You can also follow our facebook, instagram or twitter to keep up to date with what we are up to and what's new! 

Click here to get our social links.
 

CHRISTMAS OFFERS!!

Make sure you visit the gallery to see our great Christmas offers on our entire range of cards.   

Wow! What a weekend! Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by!

PREVIEW EVENING

Huge thank you to all our friends and family who came to celebrate the opening of our exhibition. 

We didn't take too many pictures as we were busy having fun but here are a few... 

THE EXHIBITION

The exhibition went down a storm with lots of interest and sales. Thank you to everyone who came by over the Derbyshire Open Arts weekend and in the week following!

We will be adding our collection of limited edition prints to the website soon! They have a home in the gallery too so grab em' before they are gone!

TO READ more ABOUT THE EXHIBITION CLICK HERE!

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We are taking part in this years Derbyshire Open Arts Weekend with an exhibition of work inspired by the Peak District. 

The Exhibition

The exhibition will run throughout the May Bank Holiday weekend (26th-28th) , until Friday 1st of June. 10am - 5pm

If you come along to the gallery you'll find a selection of brand new photography, line work and ceramics. All the works will be for sale!

PREVIEW EVENING

We will be having a celebratory preview night on Friday 27th of May
7-9pm. If you would like to come, pop us an email to whato@elephantstones.co.uk or call in! Drinks and nibbles will abound! 

See you there!!!!

Who is exhibiting?

Simon bridges - photographer

Simon Bridges captures photographic images of landscapes in broad vista and textural detail.

Alongside photography, Simon works as a creative design and marketing consultant. 

www.carbonsix.co.uk

eve Bridges - illustrator

Eve Lumai Bridges creates sparing line work of local landscapes alongside ceramics, mixed media and illustrations inspired by collections and memory.

Eve is currently studying for an MA in Illustration at the Manchester School of Art and exhibited in the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition 2017. 

www.eveillustration.co.uk

The gallery

Named after the elephantine jumble of rocks on the edge of kinder plateau, the gallery is home to photography and artwork unashamedly intended to trigger a memory or evoke an image of a visit to the area.

The gallery also has an eclectic collection of objet, glass, ceramics, homewares from Scandinavia, and a range of ethically sourced gifts. 

www.elephantstones.co.uk

make sure you stop by, say hello, enjoy some art and MAYBE even take some home with you!

See you there :) 

Harry Ousey - Artist

Harry lived at Hill farm in Hayfield from 1947 to 1950  where he began his love affair with landscape..

We have a collection of Harry's work at the gallery which will also be displayed during the event. Call in and see the original works which are
also for sale!

www.harryousey.co.uk

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM OR TWITTER TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE EVENT!

F: @elephantstonesgallery T: @elephantstones6 I: @elephantstonesgallery

The cafe at Glossop Garden Centre has recently been refurbished and we created some bespoke framed prints for the lovely owners.

Don't they look fab!

Make sure you stop by and grab yourself a coffee and a cake!

Vist the garden centre website

www.glossopgardencentre.com

View our profile on the Dersbyhire Open Arts website by clicking here!

ELEPHANTSTONES GALLERY is TAKING PART IN the DERBYSHIRE OPEN ARTS TRAIL THIS MAY BANK HOLIDAY! 

26th-28th may 2018

Showing works from Simon Bridges (photographer), his daughter Eve Bridges (Illustrator) and a collection of Harry Ousey (1915-1985) works, we hope you will come and visit us!

Not only will we have Elephantstones artworks inspired by the Peak District, but we will have a series of personal works on show too! 

More details to follow...

Keep up to date with what's happening at Elephantstones by following us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

Facebook: @elephantstonesgallery

Twitter: @elephantstones6

Instagram: @elephantstonesgallery

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for updates on new stock, new art, events and opening hours!

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A video record of the curation, hanging and finished exhibition of Harry Ousey's 'Abstracted Landscapes' at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery - January 20th to February 24th 2018.

This exhibition saw selected works that articulate Ousey’s extraordinary gift for creating marks that are sparing yet wonderfully expressive.

TO READ MORE ABOUT HARRY OUSEY'S STORY AT ELEPHANTSTONES CLICK HERE!

TO READ MORE ABOUT THE EXHIBITION CLICK HERE!

 

IRONWORK Made Locally

We have a selection of ironwork from door knockers to fire pokers!

Hayfield born, Raif worked at a primary school before a change of direction saw him spend six years in a scrap yard. Here he picked up welding and metal working skills and a dislike for waste.

Raif built a forge from scrap car parts, which he now uses to create his ironwork from waste metal. His materials and kit may be unconventional but his craft is timeless and he uses traditional methods to make his work, coating his finished pieces with beeswax to slow the rusting process.

To see the full collection, visit us!

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Thank you so much to everyone who came to the opening of the Harry Ousey Abstracted Landscapes Exhibition!!

What a lovely day celebrating with everyone at the opening of the exhibition at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery. Well done to Sue Astles (Harry Ousey's niece) and Simon (Elephantstones big cheese) for their excellent speeches and thank you to the Mayoress of Stockport for stopping by!

We are so pleased with how everything came together so make sure you stop by and enjoy the fantastic work!

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TO READ MORE ABOUT HARRY OUSEY'S STORY AT ELEPHANTSTONES CLICK HERE!

TO READ MORE ABOUT THE EXHIBITION CLICK HERE!

The Elephantstones Gallery crew and Sue have been busy organising and hanging the Harry Ousey Abstracted Landscapes Exhibition at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery! Thank you to everyone who helped out! We couldn't have done it without you. The show opens on Saturday 20th January and if you pop in between 2-4pm you can enjoy a celebratory glass of wine and hear the opening speeches. 

Simon and Eve helping Sue to curate and group pieces for the show - 166 works in total!

Putting mirror plates on the frames ready to be taken to the gallery!

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Here are some snaps from hanging the show. We had such fun doing it and really hope you like the show! 

TO READ MORE ABOUT HARRY OUSEY'S STORY AT ELEPHANTSTONES CLICK HERE!

TO READ MORE ABOUT THE EXHIBITION CLICK HERE!