Karen Birchmore has fused her training and experience in textile design to her talent as an artist.  After a successful

commercial career she is now concentrating on painting. Inspirations from Dungeness, Hastings, Romney Marsh and

also gardens such as Great Dixter and Derek Jarman's have found their way into her work and her use of colour and

texture, mark making and abstract form in her paintings create an evocative impression of a place or scene. 'Freshers',

her first exhibition at Merriecroft, is an exceptional opportunity to enjoy her work in the company of a select collection of

exciting new artists: Emily Pennock; Sophie Layton; and Lisa Hawkins, who have caught the attention of a-c-a over

recent months. Click on any of the images below to start a slideshow display.

Thursday 10th September to Saturday 3rd October 2009

Visitors welcome without appointment:

Wednesday - Friday 2.30pm - 5.30pm and

Saturdays 10.30am - 5.30pm.

Other times by appointment.

See "Merriecroft" page for further information on venue location and times