Artists & Venues 2018

We had work on show by over 130 artists and 21 venues taking part in the 2018 festival. You can still download the MOSAF 2018 brochure or browse the listings for the artists and venues below.

Hazel Christine

The Copse, 7 Ruggles Close, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3 8RU
Map Venue No. 1
I enjoy painting landscapes, seascapes, portraits, printing and sculpture as well as collage using recycled material. My abstract work is created from my subconscious and emotions inspired by every day life, interpreting the world around me using colour and texture, in acrylic, oil, pastels and mixed medium.
OPENING TIMES
Sat 14: 10am – 6pm
Sun 15: 11am – 4pm
Tue 17: 11am – 4pm
Wed 18: 11am – 4pm
Thu 19: 11am – 8pm
Fri 20: 11am – 8pm
Sat 21: 10am – 6pm
Sun 22: 11am – 4pm
No wheelchair access

art.hazelchristine@btinternet.com
07989 808 483
Facebook: @hcart123

Linda J Smith

9 Weston Road, Strood, ME2 3EZ
Map Venue No. 2
Drawings from landscapes form the basis of my paintings. Colour, tone and texture follow with various techniques. The finished work is often the result of over drawing and the use of mixed media to satisfy the balance of the composition.

OPENING TIMES
Sat 14: 10am – 5pm
Sun 15: 10am – 5pm
Wed 18: 10am – 8pm
Sat 21: 10am – 5pm
Sun 22: 10am – 5pm
No wheelchair access

smith.weston@talktalk.net
07721 732 220

Peter Smith

9 Weston Road, Strood, ME2 3EZ
Map Venue No. 2
A collection of coloured abstract works based around visits to places, usually coastal, which influence and inspire a response in personal terms. A continuation of previous shows in the open studios with accent on change and experiment to open up new ideas.

OPENING TIMES
Sat 14: 10am – 5pm
Sun 15: 10am – 5pm
Wed 18: 10am – 8pm
Sat 21: 10am – 5pm
Sun 22: 10am – 5pm
No wheelchair access

smith.weston@talktalk.net
07527 205 702

Bronach Rae

10 Borstal Street, Rochester, ME1 3AH
Map Venue No. 3
I am a collage artist creating works from photographs of the natural environment. Using the photographs taken, I deconstruct images to create a new, and sometimes challenging view of nature. I consider more unusual aspects of nature and landscape my subject matter, manipulating scale and dimension to suit my purpose.

OPENING TIMES
Sat 14: 10am – 6pm
Sun 15: 10am – 6pm
Sat 21: 10am – 6pm
Sun 22: 10am – 6pm
No wheelchair access

bronachrae@googlemail.com
07743162901
Facebook: @bronach.rae
Instagram: @dronackqueenoftheuniverse

Simon Mills

10 Borstal Street, Rochester, ME1 3AH
Map Venue No. 3
Recent landscapes and townscapes of Medway and further afield.

OPENING TIMES
Sat 14: 10am – 6pm
Sun 15: 10am – 6pm
Sat 21: 10am – 6pm
Sun 22: 10am – 6pm
No wheelchair access

s.mills823@btinternet.com
07973515707
Facebook: @simonmillsartist
Instagram: @simon_mills_artist
www.simonmills-artist.co.uk

Yvonne Whitnell

15 St. Matthews Drive, Borstal, Rochester, ME1 3NW
Map Venue No. 4
Inspired by the natural world, Yvonne uses acrylic on canvas to create semi-abstract works which are an exploration of colour, shape and texture. Reflecting the stunning British landscape to form uniquely creative expressions of serene tranquillity. This dramatic collection is a colourful journey of light, form and emotion.

yawhitnell@yahoo.co.uk
07977419820

Jackie Trinder

28 Fennel Close, The Esplanade, Rochester, ME1 1LW
Map Venue No. 5
I paint flora, fauna and landscapes and river scenes in watercolour and mixed media, occasionally in oils. I like to experiment with transparent, vibrant colour and work loosely with the paint. I work in my home studio, run small workshops there and also go out to larger art groups.

OPENING TIMES
Sat 14: 11am – 6pm
Sun 15: 11am – 6pm
Wed 18: 11am – 6pm
Fri 20: 11am – 6pm
Sat 21: 11am – 6pm
Sun 22: 11am – 6pm
No wheelchair access

trinderjackie@gmail.com
07714 517102
Facebook: @jacqueline.trinder.5
www.jackietrinder.com

Zahra Majid

13 Sealand Court, Esplanade, Rochester, ME1 1QH
Map Venue No. 6
A fresh perspective and appreciation of British landscape, cityscape, flora & fauna with contemporary photography modifed to appear as watercolour and oil paintings. Zahra’s favourite from her own works are her photographs of British transportation systems, as well as some gorgeous Kent landscapes.

OPENING TIMES
Sat 14: 4pm – 7pm
Sun 15: 12pm – 7pm
Mon 16: 8am – 8pm
Wed 18: 4pm – 8pm
Thu 19: 8am – 8pm
Fri 20: 11am – 6pm
No wheelchair access

Zahramajidphotography@hotmail.com
07960747342
Facebook: @photoartbyzahra
Instagram: @artimpressionsbyzahramajid
www.zahra-majid.fineartamerica.com

Liz Howe

The Hazelnut Press, 1 Ridley Road, Rochester, ME1 1UL
Map Venue No. 7
The three methods I use in my art work are painting, printing and collage. My work is bright and very colourful. The paintings are abstract and develop during the actual painting process. The prints are very varied and the collages are fun, surreal and political.

OPENING TIMES
Sat 14: 12pm – 6pm
Sun 15: 12pm – 6pm
Fri 20: 4pm – 8pm
Sat 21: 12pm – 6pm
Sun 22: 12pm – 6pm
No wheelchair access

lizhowe@blueyonder.co.uk
07906 738165
www.lizow.com

Pat Lock

The Hazelnut Press, 1 Ridley Road, Rochester, ME1 1UL
Map Venue No. 7
I work in two contrasting styles and mediums. The first is traditional icons using ground pigments mixed with egg yolk; the second is printing from linocuts. This work is based on shape and line allowing a pattern of positive and negatives to emerge.

OPENING TIMES
Sat 14: 12pm – 6pm
Sun 15: 12pm – 6pm
Fri 20: 4pm – 8pm
Sat 21: 12pm – 6pm
Sun 22: 12pm – 6pm
No wheelchair access

lock_graham@hotmail.com
01634 865395
www.hazelnut-press.com/pat-lock

Gloria Holden

The Hazelnut Press, 1 Ridley Road, Rochester, ME1 1UL
Map Venue No. 7
In my recent work I concentrate largely on layered landscapes and natural forms. Favoured techniques include etching, collagraph, print collage and painting with acrylics.

OPENING TIMES
Sat 14: 12pm – 6pm
Sun 15: 12pm – 6pm
Fri 20: 4pm – 8pm
Sat 21: 12pm – 6pm
Sun 22: 12pm – 6pm
No wheelchair access

gloriaholden@yahoo.co.uk
www.gloriaholden-art.com

The Hazelnut Press

1 Ridley Road, Rochester, ME1 1UL
Map Venue No. 7
Drawings, paintings, and unusual proof prints will be available, also editioned prints and cards. Print using our latest press, an 1840 Albion – so big that we cut a ceiling hole for the top! Chat about courses in traditional, hybrid printmaking or letterpress. Beginners and established artists are welcome.

OPENING TIMES
Sat 14: 12pm – 6pm
Sun 15: 12pm – 6pm
Fri 20: 4pm – 8pm
Sat 21: 12pm – 6pm
Sun 22: 12pm – 6pm
No wheelchair access

info@hazelnut-press.com
07702 269 972
Instagram: @hazelnutpress
Facebook: @heather.haythornthwaite
www.hazelnut-press.com

Seviyor Jewellery

The Hazelnut Press, 1 Ridley Road, Rochester, ME1 1UL
Map Venue No. 7
Seviyor Jewellery comprises a collection of silver and mixed media jewellery, designed and made by hand. Silver will always take centre stage alongside textile, yarn and luxury leather. On show will be a carefully chosen selection of easy to wear items and some one of a kind pieces.

OPENING TIMES
Sat 14: 12pm – 6pm
Sun 15: 12pm – 6pm
Fri 20: 4pm – 8pm
Sat 21: 12pm – 6pm
Sun 22: 12pm – 6pm
No wheelchair access

Seviyorjewellery@gmail.com
07738 052 250
Facebook: @seviyorjewellery
Instagram: @seviyorjewellery

Tina Brown

The Hazelnut Press, 1 Ridley Road, Rochester, ME1 1UL
Map Venue No. 7
My work is a mixture of watercolour paintings and relief Lino Prints. My paintings are often very detailed, whilst my prints focus on line and texture. My work includes a mixture of local landscapes with an industrial edge, animals and still life studies.

OPENING TIMES
Sat 14: 12pm – 6pm
Sun 15: 12pm – 6pm
Fri 20: 4pm – 8pm
Sat 21: 12pm – 6pm
Sun 22: 12pm – 6pm
No wheelchair access

tbrownhoney@gmail.com
07846 826 715

Nikki Price Photography

27 Ridley Road, Rochester, ME1 1UL
Map Venue No. 8
This year, Nikki’s work is inspired by her research into loss, memory and family stories.

OPENING TIMES
Sat 14: 12pm – 5pm
Sun 15: 12pm – 4pm
Sat 21: 12pm – 5pm
Sun 22: 12pm – 4pm
No wheelchair access

nikkipricephotography@gmail.com
Facebook: @NikkiPricePhotography
Instagram: @nikki_price_photography
Twitter: @nikkip_photo
www.nikkipphotography.co.uk

Julia Scanlon

28 Langdon Road, Rochester, ME1 1UN
Map Venue No. 9
Julia’s work is focussed on moody large scale landscapes and abstract photography.

OPENING TIMES
Sat 14: 12pm – 5pm
Sun 15: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Fri 20: 11am – 3pm
Sat 21: 12pm – 5pm
Sun 22: 10:30am – 12:30pm
No wheelchair access

www.julia-scanlon.com

Ann Palmer

1 King Edward Road, Rochester, ME1 1UA
Map Venue No. 10
Ann is a land and seascape painter and urban sketcher working mostly ‘en plein air’ locally and in France. She works quickly, resulting in a freshness which is impressionistic yet creates a clarity of subject and defines the mood of the day. Meet Ann and buy paintings, drawings, cards and prints.

OPENING TIMES
Sat 14: 11am – 5pm
Sun 15: 11am – 5pm
Mon 16: 11am – 7pm
Wed 18: 11am – 5pm
Fri 20: 11am – 7pm
Sat 21: 11am – 5pm
Sun 22: 11am – 5pm
No wheelchair access

ann.loire@gmail.com
07831 547 811
Facebook: @annatatticstudio
Twitter: @annatattic
www.artfinder.com/ann-palmer

Sensing Culture

Rochester Cathedral, Boley Hill, Rochester, ME1 1SX
Map Venue No. 11
The Power of the Object: A group show by people with sight loss, inspired by the collections and textures at The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, Canterbury. Part of the HLF-funded RNIB project Sensing Culture.

OPENING TIMES
Sun 15: 12pm – 4pm
Mon 16: 10am – 4pm
Tue 17: 10am – 4pm
Wed 18: 10am – 4pm
Thu 19: 10am – 4pm
Fri 20: 10am – 4pm
Sat 21: 10am – 4pm **
Sun 22: 12pm – 4pm
Wheelchair accessible
** entry via side Engineers door

mail@wendydaws.co.uk
07989 264 768
http://canterburymuseums.co.uk/sensing-culture/

Kent Association for the Blind Medway Art Group

Rochester Cathedral, Boley Hill, Rochester, ME1 1SX
Map Venue No. 11
‘Cathedral’: a selection of 2D and 3D artworks created by artists with sight loss from the Kent Association for the Blind Medway Art Group. The art exhibited is inspired by the magnificent Rochester Cathedral. Cathedral Crypt exhibition open until 30th August.

OPENING TIMES
Sun 15: 12pm – 4pm
Mon 16: 10am – 4pm
Tue 17: 10am – 4pm
Wed 18: 10am – 4pm
Thu 19: 10am – 4pm
Fri 20: 10am – 4pm
Sat 21: 10am – 4pm **
Sun 22: 12pm – 4pm
Wheelchair accessible
** entry via side Engineers door

mail@wendydaws.co.uk
07989 264 768
Facebook: @kabmedwayartgroup
www.kabmedwayartgroup.wordpress.com

Kent Association for the Blind Gravesend Art Group

Rochester Cathedral, Boley Hill, Rochester, ME1 1SX
Map Venue No. 11
‘River’: an exhibition of artwork inspired by the river created by artists with sight loss from the Kent Association for the Blind Gravesend Art Group. The group worked from the St Andrew’s Art Centre, Gravesend in collaboration with LV21 and Xtina Lamb. Cathedral Crypt exhibition open until 30th August.

OPENING TIMES
Sun 15: 12pm – 4pm
Mon 16: 10am – 4pm
Tue 17: 10am – 4pm
Wed 18: 10am – 4pm
Thu 19: 10am – 4pm
Fri 20: 10am – 4pm
Sat 21: 10am – 4pm **
Sun 22: 12pm – 4pm
Wheelchair accessible
** entry via side Engineers door

mail@wendydaws.co.uk
07989 264 768
Facebook: @kabgravesendartgroup
www.kabmedwayartgroup.wordpress.com

Creative Destruction:
Volcanoes Inspiring Art & Science

Rochester Art Gallery, Medway Visitor Information Centre,
95 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1LX
Map Venue No. 12
Prints and drawings by Emma Stibbon RA shown alongside volcanic research and film by Professor Stephen Sparks FRS and Professor Katharine Cashman FRS. An exciting collaboration combining their shared fascination with volcanoes, volcanic landscapes, processes, and impact. Shown with kind permission of The Verey Gallery, Eton College. On display until 27 August.

OPENING TIMES
Sat 14: 10am – 5pm
Sun 15: 11am – 4pm
Mon 16: 10am – 5pm
Tue 17: 10am – 5pm
Wed 18: 10am – 5pm
Thu 19: 10am – 5pm
Fri 20: 10am – 5pm
Sat 21: 10am – 5pm
Sun 22: 11am – 4pm
Wheelchair accessible

arts@medway.gov.uk
01634 338 319
Facebook: @Rochester-Art-Gallery-Craft-Case-304928416283207
www.visitmedway.org/attractions/rochester-art-gallery

Adele Love

The Moat House Coffee Shop, 8 Crow Lane, Rochester, ME1 1RF
Map Venue No. 13
For Adele, painting is a way to lose and find herself. Memories of drawing directly from nature and allotments are translated onto her canvases and prints through the spontaneous and intuitive act of painting. Adele is exhibiting alongside Celia Hyland again this year. Originals, prints and cards for sale.

OPENING TIMES
Sat 14: 10:30am – 3pm, 6pm – 8pm
Sun 15: 12pm – 4pm
Mon 16: 10am – 3pm
Tue 17: 10am – 3pm
Wed 18: 10am – 3pm
Thu 19: 10am – 3pm
Fri 20: 11am – 3pm
Sat 21: 10:30am – 3pm, 6pm – 8pm
Sun 22: 12pm – 4pm
Wheelchair accessible

adeleloveart@gmail.com
07759 663 015

Celia Hyland

The Moat House Coffee Shop, 8 Crow Lane, Rochester, ME1 1RF
Map Venue No. 13
Mixed-media artist Celia creates vibrant paintings and layered textile pieces using embroidery and remnants of cloth. Influenced by the beauty and chaos of nature, the work is quirky and whimsical. Celia has also produced a number of illustrations and is exhibiting alongside Adele Love. Originals, prints and cards for sale.

celiahyland@gmail.com
07970 638425
Instagram: @celiahyland
Facebook: @celiahylandartist
http://www.celiahyland.co.uk

Art For Mental Health, Medway Council

Pausenbrot Cafe, Bellerophon House, Doust Way, Rochester, ME1 1FG
Map Venue No. 14
Our work focuses on Home and what it means to us. We have concluded that HOME is not only about a building. The home protects us, gives us a sense of belonging, and allows us to focus on memories that are hidden and remain even when it ceases to exist.

OPENING TIMES
Sat 14: 10am – 4pm
Mon 16: 9am – 4pm
Tue 17: 9am – 4pm
Wed 18: 9am – 4pm
Thu 19: 9am – 4pm
Fri 20: 9am – 4pm
Sat 21: 10am – 4pm
Wheelchair accessible

Adam Hanson

Little Roc Cafe, 335 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1JR
Map Venue No. 15
My work has shifted towards a more painterly form of abstraction concentrating on the relationship between colour form and mark making. This way of working allows me much creative freedom. Work begins intuitively, a reaction to other ‘events’ on the canvas as they play out.

OPENING TIMES
Sat 14: 10am – 8pm
Sun 15: 10am – 8pm
Mon 16: 10am – 6pm
Tue 17: 10am – 6pm
Wed 18: 10am – 6pm
Thu 19: 10am – 6pm
Fri 20: 10am – 8pm
Sat 21: 10am – 8pm
Sun 22: 10am – 8pm
Wheelchair accessible – ground floor only

hansonadam@hotmail.co.uk
07368297405

INTRA

INTRA, 337-341 High Street, Rochester, Kent ME1 1DA
Map Venue No. 15
Group exhibition of prints including: linocut, collagraph, silkscreen, etching, Risograph, monoprints and textiles by Medway Fine Printmakers. Open access print studio facilities, community crafts studio Unravel & Unwind, glass artworks from Karen Verma’s GlassMania groups, and a new coworking space. Drop-in creative activities and demos for all ages.

OPENING TIMES
Sat 14: 11am – 5pm
Sun 15: 11am – 5pm
Mon 16: 11am – 5pm
Wed 18: 11am – 8pm
Thu 19: 11am – 5pm
Sat 21: 11am – 5pm
Sun 22: 11am – 5pm
Wheelchair accessible (2″ step at entrance, ramp available)

intraarts@gmail.com
01634 753299
Instagram: @intra_arts
Facebook: @intraarts
Twitter: @intraarts
www.intraarts.org

New Sad

VENUE CHANGE
INTRA, 337-341 High Street, Rochester, Kent ME1 1DA
Map Venue No. 15
Medway-born millennial art-scum collaboration NEW SAD is an ongoing partnership between Adam Newton and Ben Sad. Bright, brash, graphic paintings and prints exploring themes of religion, politics, suffering and pop culture. Some offensive material likely.

adam@adamnewtonart.com
07810 464 545
Instagram: @newsadpress
www.adamnewtonart.com

Darryl Ryan Hartley

The Tack Room, Hulkes Lane, Rochester, ME1 1EE
Map Venue No. 17
Inspired by cult filmmakers, Darryl creates paintings that take specific characters and themes from their movies, and adds a twist to either capture a defining moment, or to create a composition that encapsulates a character’s personality and motives.