Beneath the Badger Tree
presents
The Earth, Air and Art Fair for the Save Me Trust
Friday, 20th May to Sunday, 22nd May 2022
Jane Drury is holding her second event The Earth, Air and Art Fair. You may remember she held one last November donating a percentage of her sales to the Save Me Trust.
She is doing it again this year with wonderful other contributors – and you do not want to miss this as the creations are unique and beautiful. Here are some of the Woodland Rockers ready to make their debut.
Read more from Jane about this online fair:
The Earth, Air and Art Fair is an engaging and interactive online celebration of wildlife and the creativity that it inspires.
Passionate wildlife artists and experts will share their love of the natural world, as well as selling their wares and services. 10% from all sales will be donated to the Save Me Trust to help them protect the creatures we all adore and the habitats they need for survival.
Over the weekend we will share insights into what what we do, our inspiration, behind the scenes pics, demos and more. You can get to know a bit more about each contributor by checking out their stall and have the opportunity to ask questions, share your thoughts and even share your own pics and vids.
A few of the contributors are:
A delightful British wildlife gift
Caring about the animals we walk this land with can be hard at times so I want to make tiny wild things that connect with the tiny wild child inside you. The part of you that wants to run down the fells, floating on the wild, howling wind. That wants to climb the inviting tree with the low hanging branches and peer down the holes between its roots in the hope of hearing a snuffle or squeak. The part of you that just feels pure wonder in the beauty of nature.
Whether it’s a necklace or an ornament, bookmark or engagement ring box, each tiny creature has a character of its own and uses my fingertips to help bring it to life so it can share its joy and bring a smile. These little guys are a reminder of why we love the wildlife we share this Earth with. They can be packaged in lovely recycled gift boxes so come ready for giving. And with donations made to wildlife charities from some sales, these little fellas help to protect our beautiful British wildlife too.
Sarah Brabbin Animal Sculptures
I create unique, modern animal sculptures based on my spiritual encounters with nature. Focusing mainly on British wildlife I channel the connections made and emotions felt into each hand-made, individual piece of art. Each animal sculpture is formed through feel rather than calculations. Stylised and smooth they encourage touch and physical interaction with the piece. Created to be loved not just admired.
My characterful and fun faux taxidermy beasts are all made using discarded fabric swatch books or offcuts. All fabrics are high quality furnishing and upholstery fabrics. The plaques are made from offcuts of wood, recycled cabinet doors etc. They have a hard form underneath the fabric as with real taxidermy, so they are not soft like stuffed toys. The eyes are made from epoxy resin and are incredibly realistic. They mount to walls using a key hole type hanger, so installation is very easy using a nail, hook or screw in the wall.
If you have a specific style and colour you love, I can custom make to your requirement. You can find the option to purchase a custom version of each beast within that beast’s category. I add to my menagerie regularly, so follow on Instagram or Facebook to keep in the loop. Or just head over to the shop page to see who is waiting for a home. Though I will usually start by creating a more “natural” coloured version of a beast, I really love using unusual colour combinations, so no request is too weird for me!
I am an illustrator living and working in Bath, although I spent many years in Brighton, where I did a Degree in Illustration in the early 90s. I have always been inspired by the darker side of life and am intrigued by macabre themes and grim fairytales. I am a regular contributor to Dark Lane Magazine, which is a collection of eerie short stories and poetry. My most popular work seems to be British Wildlife, particularly the Hare. I am interested in folklore, myths and legends and often include text in my illustrations. I use oil pastel on paper, layered with lino ink, which is then scratched away to create complex artwork with areas of fine detail.
To keep up to date with my blogs, events and everything else, please follow my Vikki Yeates Illustration Facebook page.
Graeme Wilson, Ecologist & Wildlife Educator.
My name is Graeme Wilson and I carry out a variety of work including: Leading training workshops on a variety of subjects. Leading public engagement events. Delivering wildlife talks in person and online. Habitat surveys. Protected species surveys
‘Pale & Interesting’ is run by Siobhian Raymond, a London based artist who creates a range of handmade unique collectable creations for your home. Working primarily in porcelain and utilising natural materials such as moss, lichen, and wood, Siobhian creates beautiful nature inspired artworks, and will often incorporate LEDs, which at the switch of a button, transform her sculptural pieces into softly glowing nightlights. Almost every piece of her work also includes a luxurious splash of 24ct gold leaf to add a sumptuous feel to her one of a kind creations.
For all the information and how to get your free ticket for the event click here
Photos from the contributors of some of their work.
The fair will run from 12pm on Friday the 20th to 11pm on Sunday the 22nd of May 2022, so book a slot in your diary to spend a few hours with Jane and friends, it’s amazing.
Happy Buying!
