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Amber Bardell

@amberbardell

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Painting with nature, Curating, & teaching workshops
Currently exhibiting @thegalleryatgreenandstone @rwabristol
repped @risingartsagency
🌎 Bristol

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I'm so pleased to have finally been able to visit Folklore, Myths, and Legends at @thegalleryatgreenandstone curated masterfully by @venetiahiggins

Here are some of my pieces, and a few of my favourites but please do make it down if you haven't, we are open for a few more days, til 17th October.

#folkloreart #mythicalart #greenandstone

My pieces 'Share my wings' (below Tabby's frog top left)
'Inner Spirit Speaks / Breathing fog in to the valleys' centre right.

These two are still available to purchase directly from the gallery.

My pieces 'Siren' and 'Selkie' frame the centre

'Siren'
My recent post about this pair explains more of their origins

'Selkie'
I really enjoyed delving into folklore more whilst making work for this exhibition

Beautiful characterful beings I admired, by some of my favourite artists
@emmacarlow @tabby.booth.artist @charlotte_salt_

One of my favourite discoveries as part of this exhibition, @fionabiddington 'Swan Song'

My pieces 'Maiden Fish' and 'Furled Snake' pictured centre by @amberbardell

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I’m thrilled with the placement of my painting at the @rwabristol open exhibition! Right next to the beautiful work of invited artist @mohammad.barrangi which is a must see!

As someone who is so accustomed to curating their own exhibitions and making their own opportunities, it was an unexpectedly big feeling of accomplishment to be included in a show at a big arts institution. Seeing where my work was positioned on the wall almost made me cry, thank you RWA team.

The exhibition is open to the public from 12th September to 3rd Jan during usual gallery opening hours, and my painting ‘Floating Lotus’ is for sale. It’s painted with my foraged mineral oil colours, and sits perfectly in the semi dream world of Barrangi’s captivating textured works.

#rwaopenexhibition #rwa #mohammadbarrangi #dreamyart taken in Royal West of England Academy by @amberbardell

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a month ago

Made slowly, in collaboration with nature: I made my first batch of natural pigment watercolours to share with you and have only one remaining! I'm glad you guys liked them. I will certainly be making more but only in small batches.

They are rustic, grainy and experimental. Housed in vintage tins, and ground by hand from foraged rocks, soils, and sourced natural pigments. Perfectly imperfect.

Let me know if you'd like to grab the last one, or be notified about the next batch!

#naturalpigment #naturalwatercolors #naturalartsupplies #naturalgift taken in Hamilton House by @amberbardell

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3 months ago

We’ve got artist @amberbardell running the much loved and an extended edition of Clay Talismans - spend a cosy October evening sculpting, playing & painting with clay to make your own talisman while Amber explores the intentions and history of talisman making.

There will be room to explore the practice as well as pulling some oracle cards, looking at examples of talisman artefacts to inspire you, and imbue some meaning into your own creation.

This is a completely beginner friendly class to explore the foundations of hand building clay and more. Limited spaces available - book via the link in the bio ✨ taken in Bristol, United Kingdom by @amberbardell

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2 days ago

Gathered is open for one more day! (13th Oct)

Thank you everyone for making this such a lovely celebration of local talent, I exhibited some old and some new work. I'm so proud of my Mum and Sister also exhibiting, find @karenbardell ceramics and @flowersbyjasmine.x towards the end of the carousel

Exhibiting artists
@karenbardell
@btouatievans
@flowersbyjasmine.x
@diaryofatextilesteacher
@eirandjoy_aromatherapy
@crogemcrochet
@scar_lett_wils_on

Thanks to @farnhamcreativesnetwork @brightwells_farnham @farnhamcrafttown
For making this happen

All the details you need are at @gathered_farnham_

#farnhamcraft #farnhamcrafttown #brightwells #natureart taken in Brightwells by @amberbardell

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Preparing for @gathered_farnham_ which opens next week! I will be exhibiting tiny paintings made with foraged pigments, ceramics, and a textile installation which has never been seen before.

We look forward to welcoming you to the gallery, at @brightwells_farnham creative space from Tue 13th Oct- Thurs 15th Oct.

#farnhamcraft #farnhamcrafttown #farnhamcraftmonth #foragedpigment taken in Brightwells by @amberbardell

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6 days ago

For one day only, I’ll be opening the doors of Finnerty Ceramics for a festive pop up shop! You can expect complimentary gingerbread whilst you browse handmade treasures. I’ll also be joined by some of my favourite guest makers from Bristol.

What we’ll be stocking in our hoard:

- Bells, baubles, and all the folky handmade decorations
- Original artworks and affordable prints
- Jewellery to cherish from @hoard.jewellery
- Ceramic mugs and other functional pieces from @olutdesigns and of course @finnertyceramicsworkshop
- woven mini rugs and bags by @lizzi_mann
- My bestselling handmade natural pigment paint sets
- Tote bags, tea towels, and other useful gifts
- Soo many beautiful decorations and trinkets, including exclusive new designs not seen before!

Mark your calendars: 21st November, 12-6pm at 294 Church Road, Bristol, BS5 8AH

Everything is handmade right here in Bristol, using sustainable materials and with much love and care. Prices start around £4, so there’s something for every budget too.

Make sure to mark your calendars! This will be the perfect opportunity to buy local, thoughtful gifts to cherish this festive season.

P.s. hope you like my very very handmade poster! No AI here

#folkchristmas #indiechristmas #bristollife #stgeorgebristol taken in Church Road by @amberbardell

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7 days ago

Tis the season of exhibitions! I will be exhibiting some ceramics and new tiny paintings next week at the Gathered exhibition at @brightwells_farnham

Taking place in Farnham, Surrey which is close to where I grew up. It will be a lovely celebration of local talent as part of the @farnhamcrafttown Craft Month.

Join us at @brightwells_farnham Creative Space, GU9 7UA from 13th-15th October for the Gathered group exhibition.

Full opening times:
13th 11-5pm & join us for a drink from 6-8pm for our opening celebration
14th 11-7pm
15th 11-4pm

Gathered presents a collection of artists producing ceramics, textiles, painting, and sculptures using materials either found, foraged, or chosen carefully for their qualities.

Poster illustration and design @amberbardell

Exhibiting artists:
@karenbardell
@crogemcrochet
@flowersbyjasmine.x
@btouatievans
@scar_lett_wils_on
@diaryofatextilesteacher
@eirandjoy_aromatherapy

#whatsonfarnham #brightwells #farnhamcraft taken in Brightwells by @amberbardell

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8 days ago

As Folklore, Myths, and Legends is now open at @thegalleryatgreenandstone, I am sharing my largest painting that will be on show there. Inner Spirit Speaks/Breathing Fog in to the Valleys is a piece with so much depth that it needed two names!

The exhibition is open 6th-17th October and is curated by @venetiahiggins

This painting is more of a personal folk tale. The inner bird creature character emerged in one of my quick ‘body scan’ drawings, connecting to the inner spirit inside me that had a strong voice, something more primal. I explored this idea of looking deep inside us to know what we need to say, guided by a spirit. The voice of a bird creature calling with sounds that maybe our words cannot put sense to. In sharing these sounds, they become fog: a powerful yet ephemeral expelling. Breathing fog in to the mountains and valleys, blanketing them in a gentle atmosphere born from the alchemy of the inner spirit.

The inner and outer worlds live in harmony when we listen deeply and move through the world with authenticity. Like the fog, we can affect huge change around us, and also see it settle and dissipate as if it never was there. Peace in the ongoing flow of life’s changes, and remembering the path that brought us here.

Painted with Welsh slate, terracotta, Bristol downs clay, and mussel shells from Devon.

#folkloreart #natureartist #earthart by @amberbardell

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9 days ago

Little glimpses into FOLKLORE MYTHS & LEGENDS.

Wowee what an incredible response so far. Thank you thank you thank you - for your kind words about the show, for flocking to the opening night, for buying an artwork. I cannot believe it’s only DAY TWO and nearly half of the works have been snapped up!!! It just demonstrates the incredible standard of work created by these 36 hugely talented artists. What a privilege it’s been to work with them and bring together 200 artworks inspired by the stories that shape us. This is by far the largest and most complex curation I’ve ever done and I must admit, I am really thrilled with the outcome. Bring on the next ten days ❤️

The exhibition runs until 17th October and is open 10am-5pm Mon-Sat @thegalleryatgreenandstone. Online catalogue available at thegalleryatgreenandstone.com taken in Green & Stone by @amberbardell

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FOLKLORE, MYTHS AND LEGENDS ⭐ AMBER BARDELL

Spotlighting artist Amber Bardell, whose work is currently on display as part of Folklore, Myths and Legends at The Gallery.

Amber Bardell is a Bristol-based multidisciplinary artist whose practice
centres on painting with natural pigments made from foraged rocks, soils and
shells. Working in collaboration with nature, she creates talismanic paintings
inspired by folklore, magical realism and the wisdom of the natural world.
Alongside painting, her practice extends into murals, fashion and curatorial
projects.

Curated by Venetia Higgins, the exhibition brings together artists exploring stories, traditions and imagery drawn from folklore, myth and legend.

Visit us in the gallery until 17 October.

Image 1: Furled Snake, Amber Bardell
Image 2: Inner Spirit Speaks Breathing Fog, Amber Bardell by @amberbardell

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11 days ago

I’ve been looking forward to sharing these sun soaked photos of me in my studio since Meg visited. It’s actually been a good few months now, and what a lovely moment to look back on the progress I’ve made since reestablishing myself as a nature artist.

I started transforming my painting practice into one defined by using natural pigments last year. I have now gratefully sold many of the paintings pictured, although a few are still available! And yet this series of photographs still feel so current, in the most beautiful way. I still regularly interact with these same materials and sketchbooks, although I’m ever evolving and gathering new pigments, making new images.

Thank you for encapsulating this chapter of collaborating with the earth @meg.tiff and @store_somer for the ongoing support of my practice.
In my studio at @hamiltonhousebristol, visits by appointment only but do get in touch if you’d like to stop by!

#artwithartist #artstudıo #natureartist taken in Hamilton House by @amberbardell

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