“EARTHLY LIGHT”

Abstract colour silkscreen monoprints by Martyn Brewster
(to mark the recent publication of ‘Martyn Brewster - Prints 1975 - 2007’
by Vivienne Light and Simon Olding published by Canterton Press)

Volcanic glazed stoneware by Chris Carter

It is with some sadness that we have to announce that this will be the last exhibition to be held by BETTLES GALLERY at 82 Christchurch Road, Ringwood. Gill and Roger have made the decision to retire at the end of May, having run the Gallery for nearly twenty years. It has been a very hard decision to make as we have made many friends amongst artists, makers and customers over the years and had the enjoyment of being surrounded by first class ceramics and paintings during that time. Leaving all this will be difficult but we are aware that time is not standing still and if we don’t pursue some of the other activities which we still want to do, before long it will be too late!

We do hope that this will not totally be the end of BETTLES GALLERY. Initially when we give up the premises a limited amount of work will still be available from our home at 63 Christchurch Road and we will be happy to be contacted there. Also we have in mind to curate one or two exhibitions during the winter months so watch our website for details!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our loyal supporters without whom the Gallery would not have survived. We hope that we have in some small way helped our exhibitors with the promotion of their work. We also hope that as well as showcasing work of interest to dedicated collectors we have managed to encourage an appreciation of contemporary ceramics and paintings to a wider public.

Gill and Roger Bettle