A message from Anne, Emma and Claire, following the art sale they held at the Chapel (details below).
“A heartfelt thanks from Dorisarty to the Fishermen’s Chapel for allowing us to stage our pop-up art sale in the community room for the last two weeks of April. We were overwhelmed by the support and comments from the many people who came to see our art. Many visitors commented that the venue was an ideal exhibition space and that they would certainly want to attend any future events held there. Given the restrictions the vast majority of people who came to see our art were from the local community and many of those were entering the building for the first time. The three of us who comprise Dorisarty – Claire Burgoyne, Emma Mills and Anne Pettenuzzo felt our two weeks at the Chapel to be a joyous and life enhancing experience and we want to thank everyone involved but most particularly Paul and Hilary Wornell for making us feel so welcome.”
Art sale at the Chapel was from 19th April – 1st May 2021 – pictures on our Instagram page.
DORISARTY
Dorisarty is a trio of local Artists who have used this time of pandemic and lockdown to create new art work.
Anne Pettenuzzo‘s work aims to express some of the innocent pleasure that she and many others have rediscovered in and around the sea this year.
annepettenuzzo.com
Claire Burgoyne’s work is inspired by the sights, colours, shapes and thoughts during her local lockdown walks around Leigh-on-Sea. She mainly paints in watercolour and crochet yarn. Claire likes using these mediums because of the bright, intense, clear colour they have. She is also drawn to striking, flowing shapes, and how these can affect emotions.
Emma Mills has been drawing and painting during lockdown in response to what is happening in the world. She has been inspired by the courageous actions of Colin Kaepernick and all those who undertake peaceful protest about injustice and inequality. Emma made these works with this Wesleyan venue in mind, a movement who historically worked hard for social reform.
emmamillsart.com
Emma Mills on Instagram