Artists

Rachel Marsh

Rachel Marsh is a photographic artist from the North East of England, working with the Victorian wet plate collodion process. Her practice explores the physicality of photography, using analogue techniques to reframe contemporary narratives. Currently studying a Master’s in Arts Practice at the Northern School of Art, she focuses on feminist themes and marginalised voices. Embracing the imperfections of wet plate, her work invites viewers to consider not just what they see, but how they see. Each image bears the marks of its making, offering a tactile, sculptural experience that values slowness, materiality, and care in a digital age.

Venue: Harbour View, Seaton Garth

Medium: Alternative Photographer

Ceramics By Fiona Mazza

Fiona Mazza is a ceramic artist living in Yorkshire and over the last 27 years has developed numerous skills through making, teaching and technician work. The core of the work is based on nature, particularly the amazing butterfly world. However, Fiona enjoys the challenge of designing and making individual pieces using many techniques, this allows her to explore clay in many areas. Fiona’s work is inspired by nature. Butterflies are the main focus. Ceramic Pieces are produced in various techniques, and loves incorporating different materials, often working with other craft makers to produce truly different pieces of work. Fiona loves exploring the surface of the pots, using the surface like a canvas, pushing the material to its limits, often representing the natural world’s challenges from mans impact.

Venue: Auntie Annie's 6 Northside, Staithes TS13 5BY

Medium: ceramics

James McGairy

James has worked as an artist since 1991. James uses paint in response to our landscape, aiming to express a northern light, by conjuring with paint. ‘I search for subjects that inspire, I look for a ‘Light’, this is the key. I return to familiar places, sometimes I am lucky, and I try to capture a moment. I am continually thrilled by the magical quality of paint. ‘ His work is collected internationally, he has previously won prizes and was a contestant on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2015 and 2016. James teaches painting with workshops and demonstrations.

Venue: York House High Barrass Staithes Saltburn By The Sea Yorkshire TS13 5DE United Kingdom

Medium: Landscape painting

Ferall Metal

Feral Metal creates upcycled sculptures using wood and metal, repurposes tools and produces bespoke lighting. All pieces are hand crafted by Brett James, based on the edge of the North York Moors and the Yorkshire coast, his sculptures are often influenced by nature and organic in form. His work is represented by galleries and high profile exhibitions around the north of England.

Venue: Ling Cottage, Beckstones Yard

Medium: metal sculpture and lighting

Patrick Miller

Venue: Hampdon Cottage, Chapel Yard

Medium: Pen and watercolour

Mark Mullis

Mark is a local artist living and painting and growing food in Hinderwell. His style of imaginative landscapes is influenced by the beautiful scenery of both North Yorkshire and his spiritual home of Cornwall. The style speaks more of an imaginary world hoped for if we can all come together rather than the actual world as it is at present.

Venue: Borrowby Barn, Hinderwell

Medium: Oil/Acrylic Painting