This in from Ceri at Quay Arts, in her own words. Ed
Ed Boxall is an artist and storyteller based in Hastings. In Ed’s work, images of family life mix with magic and myth. His series of large prints ‘Under The Ivy Night Rambles’ are inspired by holidays in the British countryside.
“There’s a warmth and nostalgia to many of the settings. Beyond this charm I always aim for a deep romantic sense of enchantment.” Ed Boxall.
This series of large, hand coloured lino prints explore quiet moments of solitude experienced alone in wild natural places. In these images, solitude is filled with potential for travel; for night rambles away from all the stuff of modern life, bordering between the real and the magical.
Free children’s storytelling event
In addition to the preview and meet the artist, Ed Boxall is hosting a free children’s storytelling event in which Ed will perform a selection of his magical children’s stories using his unique giant silhouette pop-up books and ‘magic lantern’ style projections.
The storytelling session is suitable for children aged 4-12 years and is on Saturday 13 December, 1 – 2.30pm in the Rope Store Gallery. No booking is required however children must be accompanied by an adult.
The exhibition runs until Saturday 7th February 2015 and entry to all galleries is free.
Galleries are open Monday – Saturday 10am-4pm. Quay Arts is closed 25th, 26th and 28th December and 1st January 2015.
Images: Ed Boxall Drifting Far From Shore and Night Sounds
