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2022 is a landmark year for our Gallery. After 36 years passionately promoting contemporary artists, I am so delighted to welcome our eldest Grandchild JACOB TALBOT. Jacob recently Graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Fine Art Photography from the prestigious Leeds Arts University. During his time at University he not only studied Photography but also, due to the Pandemic restrictions, taught himself to sculpt, make his own moulds and cast his work, plus the art of welding metals and loads more self-taught accomplishments. Jacob shares a Studio in Leeds with other young highly talented artists. With my encouragement, he has been inspired to create B A N G – Blackstone Art Next Generation, a totally separate venture for our Gallery. His aim is to bring these amazing artists into the Public Eye while still pursuing his own career as a Fine Art Photographer. Since the age of 13 (apart from school commitments!) Jacob and I have worked together at International Art Fairs. All who have met him during this time have voiced admiration for his warm friendly nature and terrific work ethic. “Welcome Jacob”.

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Another “Annus Horribiles” but here we are at the end of 2021 and the Art World has actually had its first chance in 18 months of exhibiting successfully to real life public audiences. The AAF Autumn Fair in October welcomed our customers old and new, and our artists were delighted to be selling their work again to a “live” appreciative audience. Who knows what 2022 will bring but fine art will always have a place in all our hearts and is such a wonderful way to lift our spirits. Best wishes to all. Linda & Jacob…

2021 Signature Art Prize Award Winner Jacob Talbot is holding his first Solo Show. since graduating from Leeds Arts University last Summer with a 1st Class Honours Degree in Fine Art Photography. As there were no Graduate Shows for the 2021 Graduates, Jacob has gained sponsorship from Leeds Inspired and Leeds Arts Council to hold this immersive and interactive exhibition debuting photographic and sculptural work.

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Travel restrictions will not get in the way of our superb Still Life Artist Ian Mastin. Despite living in Queensland Australia he has put together this collection exclusively for our Gallery to exhibit “online” for the month of November. View at your leisure and when the show goes “live” order with confidence from Linda and Jacob, knowing that each piece is a stunning work of art. Enjoy!

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Jacob Talbot BA(Hons) Photography – 1st Class Degree 2021

On Thursday 23 September Jacob won the prestigious SIGNATURE ART AWARD 2021 PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM CATEGORY – an annual award for Graduates from art schools across the British Isles. His work was shortlisted from hundreds of entries and we attended the Prize Giving Ceremony in Central London where he was announced the Winner of his category. Congratulations Jacob!! We look forward to seeing him grow and blossom in the Art World! Jacob will be exhibiting some of his latest art work at the Autumn Edition of Affordable Art Fair, Battersea Park, London 2–24 October 2021 – Visit us on Stand E1 to view!!…