Don’t miss Layering at Centrespace Gallery in Bristol 10-15 July 2026, a joint exhibition between Amy Vans and Lucy Lawrence two artists who regularly exhibit with us at North Street Gallery.
As a community gallery, a key part of our remit is to help new and emerging artists to show and sell their work, often for the first time. For Lucy, North Street Gallery was the first place she exhibited her work. Amy has been showing with us on and off since 2021 and tells me that this has increased her Bristol-based collectors.
Both artists experiment with their materials, creating layers either through the application of paint and colour or the mixing of techniques such as print with sculpture and drawings.
Lucy Lawrence is displaying work that has been inspired by everyday household objects and routines. She particularly focuses on observations of her daughter recreating domestic rituals through play. She works with many different printmaking methods, combining them with sculpture and pen drawings. By building up layers, she explores and records how people interact with the things they use and care for.
Amy Vans’ vibrant abstract paintings in acrylic emerge from an intuitive and expressive process. Working spontaneously across multiple canvases, she allows each piece to evolve organically, later forming themed collections that share a distinctive visual language.
Rich textures, layered colour, and bold contrasts define the work, while recent paintings introduce a quieter, more contemplative sensibility, inviting reflection and emotional connection.
- Dates: Friday 10th July – Wednesday 15th July
- Private View/Opening Night: Friday 10th of July 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
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