Margaret Adams
'I been an Explore member since it began. I studied Fine Art at Newcastle University, then taught, before retiring to focus on my own work. For a short time I had a studio in B&D Studios in CUH which gave me the opportunity to explore my interests in a more experimental way. It was during this time I was able to make video installations and larger scale paintings which reflected my interest in light and colour. In October 2019 I exhibited my work based on Orkney (a place that has my heart and feeds my creativity) in the B&D gallery space.
I’m a also member of Northern Print and have taken part in printmaking projects and exhibitions, and, currently, I am in the process of making a handmade book of photo etching prints and words based on Orkney. I have a small studio/workroom at home where, over the last year, I have continued to work - painting, drawing, writing; in response to my interest to light and colour and, occasionally, a self portrait has crept in or drawings of things I’ve collected and have around me.
I have always enjoyed teaching - sharing my knowledge, and with the art group it has been a pleasure. Always open to new ideas, a willingness to engage, to share their own skills and support each other, it has become a one of friendship and intimacy. However, we are very much a welcoming group: always on the lookout for new members. And for me, a place and people to share my skills.'