Brightons Arty: Alison Krog

Last chance for an arty trail

Do you think Ian Hodgson will notice if we don’t give him his artwork back after our Open House? I’ve got rather used to the calm, serene spell his exquisite graphite drawings have cast over 12 Kemp Street these past few weeks. Perhaps it’s the influence of the Peace Statue – which he imbues with such emotion and energy she comes to life under the viewer’s gaze. Don’t believe me? Then hot foot it to the AOH Central Trail and see for yourself. This weekend is your last chance to enjoy Brighton & Hove’s annual art lovers’ pilgrimage around the 200 or so houses and studios that open their doors and welcome the public to meet and buy art direct from its creators.

Of course, another reason to head for Arty HQ is to buy our latest book – Art in Brighton 2015 – at a special Festival price. It’s our second edition and we’ve been thrilled at all of the new artists who wanted to be included. Some of the most arresting pages come from the digital sphere. And it’s been a revelation to discover the talent of visual artist Heinz Michael Kalkbrenner, who explores the limits and possibilities of different materials and procedures by combining analogue and digital art production methods. HMK creates fine art prints by following an abstracting process that can retain figurative elements and may also have a meditative focus. He is taking part in AOH at the Patcham Arts collective at Patcham Community Centre. So go lose yourself in his mesmerising colour palette while you’ve got the chance.

Out of town: Don’t forget that AOH extends to Ditchling, where you’ll find precious jewellery and silverware with a difference at Pruden and Smith; colourful, covetable gemstone jewellery by Natasha Caughey at Auricula; and one of Brighton’s most popular artists Philip Dunn at the Window Gallery.
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