Merry Illuminations – Alison Merry
Free admission
Inspired by the vibrancy of Medieval Art, Alison Merry has developed a painting style that puts a medieval “spin” on to subjects for the purpose of storytelling and illustration. Her paintings are unashamedly pastiches but with an added “twist” of her own invention to make the images original and contemporary
The exhibition runs from Wednesday 15th February 2023 through to and including Sunday 26th March 2023. Opening times are 10-4pm Wednesdays through Sundays. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays and occasionally for other events in the main hall – we recommend you call first if travelling a distance to avoid disappointment.
Limited Access to Main Hall
We have a number of events at The Goods Shed Friday 24th and Saturday 25th March meaning there is limited access to the main hall for anyone wishing to visit our current Art Exhibition by Alison Merry
Friday 24th March – The main Hall will be closed to visitors from approx . 12 noon through to 3pm
Saturday 25th March – The main Hall will be closed to visitors 9am through to approx 11.30 am and then from 2pm for the rest of the day.
We apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment but this is necessary to allow for two children’s events as well as a classical concert on the Saturday.
Aethelflaed – Lady of the Mercians
(c870 – 917) died in Tamworth in 918 and was buried in Gloucester beside her husband Aethelred (died 911) at the minster they had founded together during his reign in the late ninth century
About Alison Merry
“My working background has been in archaeology and history. I have been involved in archaeological excavation and draughtsmanship, research, museum curatorship and local history writing.
Inspired originally and specifically by the richness and vibrancy of Medieval art, I have developed a painting style of my own that puts a medieval ‘spin’ on to my subjects for the purpose of storytelling and illustration. My paintings are unashamedly pastiches that draw on historic styles but with the added ‘twist’ of my own invention that makes the images original and contemporary.
I live and work in Bisley, Gloucestershire. It is a great community, surrounded by glorious countryside and scenery, with beautiful stone buildings, a rich and diverse history and a wealth of unique local custom and folklore from which to draw inspiration.”
Gallery
Warning: There are occasions when the main hall is closed for a performance or private event. In order to avoid any disappointment we recommend you check availability, especially if travelling any distance. Thank you
We have a number of events at The Goods Shed Friday 24th and Saturday 25th March meaning there is limited access to the main hall for anyone wishing to visit our current Art Exhibition by Alison Merry
Friday 24th March – The main Hall will be closed to visitors from 12 noon through to 3pm
Saturday 25th March – The main Hall will be closed to visitors 9am through to approx 11.30 am and then from 2pm for the rest of the day.
We apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment but this is necessary to allow for two children’s events as well as a classical concert on the Saturday.
