Nick Bennett's Big Friendly Bull
Nick Bennett's Big Friendly Bull on display at Cotehele
Venue: The Bull Pen Gallery, Cotehele House, National Trust, Saltash PL12 6TA, UK
Nick Bennett - @ nickdasculptor - has been selected to exhibit his work at the Bull Pen Gallery at magnificent National Trust location, Cotehele.
Pride of place will be his BFB (Big Friendly Bull) statement piece, at circa 2ft by 2½ft - a large ceramic sculpture.
The gallery spotted Nick's work online and contacted him directly as they felt that his pieces celebrated the historical purpose and current name of the gallery.
Nick said, "I am immensely proud to be selected by this National Trust gallery [one of only two that are wholly owned by the trust itself] as I have been a lifelong member and love the organisation."
He went on to say, “It's an honour to represent the Trust as well as its ideals and ideologies."
Set within the impressive backdrop of the Cotehele estate, talented artists display an eclectic mix of paintings, prints, sculptures as well as jewellery, textile and other media.
Allison Cowen, the gallery curator, loves to bring in art and artists that she feels represent the core spirit of the National Trust and its many patrons. Her goal is to add an experience to visitors which will accentuate the wonderful treasures that abound elsewhere in the house, outbuildings and gardens.
Why not make a day of it? Visitors can spend a few hours drinking in the beautifully presented history of the estate with expert advisors on hand in most rooms, indulge in a leisurely lunch or enjoy refreshments in the charming atmosphere of the Cotehele Barn Café, explore their historic grounds and making it a wonderfully immersive day out.
There are also regular open days where visitors can meet the artists and delve deeper into their world.
For more details about the event, please follow Cotehele - National Trust on Facebook or visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele.
Come for the experience, stay for the art. We can’t wait to welcome you at Cotehele.