Exhibition: The Paper Show

Over the past four months, a group of young artists based in Bristol have been developing their practice. Now, after a series of seminars, meet-ups and discussion, the work is ready to be shown. Join us on the opening night on 16th August, from 6pm for nibbles, drinks and chats with the artists.

The Paper Show will blend

hand-made jewellery
fashion photography
prints
comic book illustration
portrait painting
collage
t-shirts
& more.

The young artists

Ade Sowemimo - blog.dvcreationsblog.wordpress.com
Alex Day - www.alexander007.weebly.com
Amy Casto - https://www.instagram.com/amycasto_art/
Esme Jones - https://www.instagram.com/esmerosejones/
James Pettitt - @jp_ishootpepele_xx www.facebook.com/jamespettittfashionphotgraphy/
Piffy - instagram.com/iampiffy * iampiffy.com *
Libby Parfitt - instagram.com/libparf
Naomi Gennery - naomigennery.co.uk
Rhiannon Kagoe - www.instagram.com/rhiannonkagoe
Yasmin Qureshi - RedTelephone.org

Want to exhibit your work at The Station? Every month we have a featured exhibition from young artists. Drop us a line telling us more about you at [email protected].

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