Making connections

As Padstow Gallery celebrates its fifth anniversary, it is spreading the joy of art ownership one piece at a time.

If you’ve been lucky enough to meet Padstow Gallery’s founder, Liz Francis, you will know that she is passionate about showcasing the best of British contemporary art and artists: “I take immense pride in sourcing original artwork directly from our treasured selection of artists and makers. Fundamentally, we are about connections: connections to our artists, makers, people and the inspirational environment around us. We are a truly independent art gallery where everything we curate is handmade, from paintings to ceramics, jewellery to linocut prints, and more. I love what I do, the people that I meet, and the artists that I represent.”

Being based in Cornwall has influenced Padstow Gallery’s style. The concept of ‘edges’ and ‘boundaries’, a celebration of the flora and fauna of the countryside, and the ruggedness of the Cornish coastline, where land meets the sky all inform the curation. “I love it when an artist takes a view and makes it their own. As someone who is not an artist (I can only take credit for the emulsion on the gallery walls!), I am captivated by the entire creative process. It excites me to catch a glimpse of that moment in time through the artist’s eyes, just through marks on a canvas or board,” says Liz.

While Liz’s talents lay with the vision and curation of the space, she is quick to credit the gallery’s success to the wonderful team of friends who help run the show with her, her amazing customers and, of course, to the incredibly talented artists who continue to support this little venture. “I simply couldn’t do it without everyone, and it is a joy to be celebrating our landmark fifth anniversary after what has been an exceptionally challenging time for all,” concludes Liz.

Cornwall Living readers are invited to join Padstow Gallery’s celebrations on Saturday 8th April 2023, where guests will be able to meet the makers and enjoy a glass of bubbly or two! Further information on the latest exhibitions and events can be found on the website or join the gallery’s mailing list for regular email updates. As Liz says: “We hope to see you soon.”

Padstow Gallery
11 Lanadwell Street, Padstow PL28 8AN
01841 533435
info@padstowgallery.co.uk
www.padstowgallery.co.uk