Live sculpting of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
May
23
to May 29

Live sculpting of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

As the National Army Museum’s artist in residence I will be working live at the museum for a 7 days, creating a portrait bust of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as a young princess in her ATS Army Uniform.

The bronze of the portrait will become part of the permanent art collection once unveiled in September.

I will also be running sculpting workshops throughout the week, for both adults and children, which can be booked through the National Army Museum website.

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Figuratively Speaking-Studies of the Human Face & Form
Mar
2
to May 2

Figuratively Speaking-Studies of the Human Face & Form

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The Blossom Street Gallery in central York is hosting my work as part of an exhibition called ‘Figuratively Speaking’ for two months until the end of April.

A celebration of the human face and form in paint, pencil and clay. Featuring the astounding portrait studies in clay and paint by sculptor Keziah Burt, and the enchanting pencil works of Sharron Astbury-Petit; richly worked in coloured crayon, liquid gold and metal leaf on wood.

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Granchester Pop Up ART SHOW
Oct
25
to Oct 26

Granchester Pop Up ART SHOW

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Grantchester Hall pop up art exhibition

I am returning to my old stopping ground of Cambridgeshire on the 25th and 26th of October to take part in a two day pop up art and craft exhibition with some very talented makers!

Featuring beautifully hand crafted furniture by Andrew Strickland, lovely local and international landscapes by establish artist Virginia Albutt, the inspired textile creations of Hannah Rae, and the stunning contemporary jewellery designs of Karen Faulkner-Dunkley

I shall, as always to creating work throughout the two day show, sharing my process with visitors and creating some beautiful portraits in clay and graphite. Please do come along and say hi.

KGB x

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Manchester art battle live
Aug
16
7:00 PM19:00

Manchester art battle live

Keziah will be performing a live portrait sculpt in the very beautiful Manchester City Art Gallery on Friday the 16th from 7 until 11. In collaboration with Art Battle Manchester to celebrate the 200th year anniversary of Peterloo. Tickets are almost completely sold out so please grab one if there’s any left.

Keziah will be sculpting Jayne Payne a local Manchester shero during the event. 10 ARTISTS will also be creating art before your very eyes competeing to win the audiences votes as overall winner of the art battle at the end of the night.

‘Cant wait to perform in this very special venue. See you there’ KGB

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York Open studios 2019
Apr
5
to Apr 14

York Open studios 2019

Delighted to be exhibiting at my current studio space @th creativestudioyork along side three other artists and makers: Sarah King draws stunning animal portraits, Andy Griffiths is a master of glass work and Nicola stead who runs the studio space, creates highly textured and beautifully coloured ceramics.

I shall be demonstrating my sculpting skills working from 7 models over the four days. Speed sculpting is like sketching in three dimensions, it’s extremely challenging but wonderful for the audience to watch. Please do stop in and see me at work! Private view on Friday night will be a more informal chance to chat with all of the artists over a glass of wine!

I look forward to meeting you! KGB

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Cambridge Open studios Summer exhibition Grantchester
Jul
7
to Jul 15

Cambridge Open studios Summer exhibition Grantchester

I am really looking forward to exhibiting again this July with a group of talents artists and makers as part of the Cambridge Open Studios. We have come together to make a really exciting exhibition that will be held in the Grantchester Village Hall, in south Cambridge, during the first two weekends in July from 10 unitl 6 each day.

I shall be drawing live portraits for people wishing to commission a drawing, watch me in practice or discuss a painting commission.  I will be displaying my portraiture portfolio and my latest collection of stone and ceramic sculptures.

We will have also be serving wonderful refreshments on these hot summer days so do come along and see what we're up to meet the artists and have a lovely day out in this stunning setting.

I hope to see you there!

Karen Faulkner-Dunkley Jewelery maker

Virginia Albutt -Landscape painter

Andrew Stickland -Bespoke furniture maker

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Cambridge Open studio Christmas show Grantchester
Oct
27
to Oct 28

Cambridge Open studio Christmas show Grantchester

I am delighted to announce that I will be exhibiting at Grantchester village hall with four talented artisans for 2 days only at the end of the month.  This pop up exhibition is a show case of our work and a chance for you to come an meet with us to discuss your artistic needs. We are all furiously working to be ready for the exhibition and are looking forward to another record show of attendance! Really excited to be doing live portraits again for the visitors. If I am looking absorbed in my work its just because I love it so much. Please do talk to me and ask questions about my practice. We are having a private view on the 27th -Friday evening from 7 until 9 serving mulled beverages to celebrate the impending festive season. Please do come along if your free we'd love to see you! KGB x

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Cambridge Open Studio Exhibition Granchester Village Hall
Jul
2
to Jul 9

Cambridge Open Studio Exhibition Granchester Village Hall

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I am really looking forward to exhibiting this July with a group of talents artists and makers as part of the Cambridge Open Studios. We have come together to make a really exciting exhibition that will be held in the Grantchester Village Hall, in south Cambridge, during the first two weekends in July from 11 unitl 6 each day.

I shall be painting and drawing live portraits for people wishing to commission a drawing, watch me in practice or discuss a painting commission.  I will be displaying my portraiture portfolio and my latest collection of stone and ceramic sculptures.

We will have wonderful food and drink available to buy in a pop up cafe at the venue so do come along and see what we're up to meet the artists and have a lovely day out. I hope to see you there!

Karen Faulkner-Dunkley Jewelery maker

Virginia Albutt -Landscape painter

Andrew Stickland -Bespoke furniture maker

Jilly Cunningham - sculptor

Rosemary Dodgson - botanical painter www.flowerpainter.me.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dartmouth Arts and Crafts Weekend in aid of Children's hospice south west
Jun
24
to Jun 25

Dartmouth Arts and Crafts Weekend in aid of Children's hospice south west

I am really excited to be participating in the 14th Annual Dartmouth arts and crafts weekend at the Royal Avenue Gardens. It's a wonderful event to raise money for Children's Hospice South West,  full of incredibly talented creators and makers doing live demonstrations of their skills between 10 and 4 each day.

I will be doing live portraits for the public, displaying work from my portrait portfolio and a selection of my latest stone and clay sculptures.  Dartmouth is a wonderful place to visit and even better when you get to support local talent and a really worthy charity too. Hope to see you there!

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