The Society’s Spring Exhibition will feature work from a number of talented local amateur and professional artists and include a wide range of media.
Property Operations Manager for the National Trust at Trelissick, Jen Pina says, “We’re delighted to welcome Truro Art Society to Trelissick to share their work, and to support the development of local art and artists in the community.”
Truro Art Society was established in the 1950s and, aside from a couple of revamps, continues today. The members and guests meet once a month on a Thursday morning to share their interest in art with interactive talks and demonstrations from local artists.
Most of the members of Truro Art Society who will be showing their work at Trelissick are amateur artists, with a sprinkling of professionals. Being an artist is not a precursor to joining the society with opportunities to socialise and learn about others’ artistic methods.
An eclectic mix of media are used by members including watercolour, oil, acrylic, pastel, pen and pencil sketches, block printing and collage. Subjects covered include seascapes, landscapes, botany, portraits, still life, and abstract studies. A lot of the Truro Art Society members are inspired by Cornish life, environment and light levels leading to some beautiful paintings. Previous exhibitions have also included ceramics, wood turning and handicrafts.
The visual splendour continues in the outdoors as spring in the garden at Trelissick reaches its peak. Adam Carveth, Head Gardener for the National Trust at Trelissick comments “Spring in the garden at Trelissick is not to be missed. Right now, the rhododendrons are in full bloom, surrounded by banks of bluebells and cherry blossom throughout the garden. Don’t miss the delicate wisteria in full bloom along the Walled Garden and visit the woodland walks to see wildflowers blanket the woodland floor. It really is a special time to enjoy this garden and its wonderful views over the River Fal.”
