Quarr Abbey Art Gallery, Quarr Abbey Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 4ES - Thursday 5 to Tuesday 10 July 2018 - 10am to 5pm - Free admission to Exhibition, Abbey and Grounds

Quarr Abbey will be hosting a Summer Show, featuring a collection of unique and distinctive, handmade, hand-carved studio ceramics and complementary textured wall art by Island artist Andrew Dowden. Andrew will be in attendance throughout the exhibition and will be happy to chat with visitors about his work. This is an opportunity to view Andrew Dowden's work and buy directly from the artist. A percentage of all exhibition sales goes to Quarr Abbey.

Ideas and designs for his ceramic work come from various sources including nature, architecture and archaeology. 'Pottery has been made on the Island since Neolithic times,' says Andrew. 'Learning about pottery and actually working through the different stages of each making process, has made me appreciate this ancient art form.' Andrew was inspired to take up ceramics whilst researching a book on Isle of Wight pottery. 'I primarily make pieces for my own interest and satisfaction but it pleases me to know that people who buy my work appreciate what I do.'

Surface texture and form are Andrew's main interest, and textured designs have also been incorporated into his oil-painted wall art. A carpenter for 20 years, Andrew constructed the teak frames from recycled materials.

Additional venue information: Licenced Cafe, Disabled access, Farm shop, Visitor Centre, Bookshop, Large free car park, Woodland Walk, Old Abbey ruins, Onsite pigs and hens, Toilets, Landscaped grounds