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Exhibitions and Reviews

This page contains details of exhibitions in which my artwork has been or will be featured. Scroll down for reviews.

Current and Forthcoming Shows:

Open Studio Weekends
(as part of Suffolk Open Studios):
6th/7th, 20th/21st and 27/28th June 2009 - Ipswich, England
Please click here for full details
A chance to see how the artist works. SOS (Suffolk Open Studios) members invite you to visit them in their studios, giving you the opportunity to see the creative process, discuss the artist’s motivation and ask questions. There will be work in progress, as well as finished, some of which may be for sale, though there is no pressure to buy.

"Bird of Paradise"

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Previous Shows

A number of silhouette pieces by Lois Cordelia were featured as part of
"CHOICE"
Artworks-MK, Milton Keynes. November 15th 2008 - January 10th 2009
Exhibition and sale of contemporary craft from nationally selected makers:
Textiles, Glass, Jewellery, Prints, Ceramics, and much more...

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The Moon Tree

Solo exhibition of silhouette art - October 14th-20th 2008
VIEW From The Top gallery, Nottingham


Comments from visitors to THE MOON TREE Oct 2008:

"Amazing mix of vision and technology. Wonderful! Thank you."

"Very beautiful and technically brilliant too. Love them."

"Very interesting work - intricately cut!"

"Very beautiful and appealing."

"Breathing new life into an eighteenth century tradition!"

"Awesome!"

"I just love your collection. I could look at them all day. Thank you for making
my day."

"Love your work. So fine and detailed. You obviously are very patient."

"Amazing, it's always so uplifting to see that there are people who pride themselves on their craft and storytelling. I can walk back to my degree, inspired all over again on my current project."

"The '
Proud Stag' spoke to me, as I come from Canada. It was a wonderful reminder of home. I loved the warmth of the background as well."

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SUFFOLK ART - Silhouettes
"Diamond Siren"
September 1st - 13th 2008, St Stephen's Church, Ipswich
Joint exhibition with other local artists. Featuring silhouette art by Lois Cordelia.

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THE BURNING BUSH
Solo Exhibition of Silhouette Art
July 21st - August 2nd 2008, Ancient House Gallery, Ipswich

Comments from visitors to THE BURNING BUSH July-Aug 2008:

"Fantastic and unique, far and away the most creative collection I have seen."

"So unusual - superb."

"Very beautiful, intricate work. We love it!"

"Exceptional, very nice surprise."

"Very original."

"Truly beautiful work!"

"An amazing talent that deserves a bigger venue."

"Delicacy and strength - what a combination!"

"Inspiring and unique work. Destined to go far."

"Knockout! You have done it again, show stopper, sure detail. You amaze me."

"What patience and talent!"

"Contageous! May the Fire burn and spread!"

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COVER VERSIONS
"Natty Dread Version"
14th-31st May 2008, View From The Top gallery
, Nottingham
A joint exhibition with other artists featuring "recycled record sleeves - revamped and reinvented by artists working in a variety of mediums."


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SuffolkArt
Joint exhibition with other Suffolk-based artists,
Aug-Sep 2007, at St Stephen's Church, Ipswich
featuring: "The Moon Tree"

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Coyaba
Solo exhibition at the Coyaba Jamaican Restaurant, Edinburgh, featuring portraits, paintings and silhouette cut-outs inspired by themes of Jamaica, Africa, Roots Reggae and Rastafari.
December 2006 - January 2007

featuring: "The Wailers Trilogy"

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CHIAROSCURO (Italian: "Light and Dark")
Solo exhibition of silhouettes and portraits. January 2007, at the Fine Art Library, Edinburgh
featuring: "Phoenix"


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ROOTS

featuring: "Gnarled Tree with Moon"
Solo mixed-media exhibition featuring portraits, paintings, silhouette cut-outs, and sculptures. Sep-Oct 2006 at the University of Edinburgh Chaplaincy Centre, Edinburgh


Comments from visitors to ROOTS Sep-Oct 2006:

"A beautifully striking - sometimes haunting - exhibition."

"Beautiful living pictures. Obviously a lot of love went into your work."

"The life expressed in the eyes of the portraits is remarkable. Some challenging, thought-provoking angles too!"

"Remarkable breadth of subject matter and versatility with different media - though, above all, a coherent whole. You have a wonderfully clear artistic voice and use it to say something worth saying."

"Absolutely breathtaking! There is such a moving spirituality and beauty in the work as if one could feel each piece's essence or soul."

"Wonderful pictures! They portray the subjects' personalities and inner beings as well as their outer appearances."

"Vivid and stunning - a beautiful and thought-provoking exhibition."

"You have such a marvellous gift! You really do bring people to life on paper."

"A really diverse set of media and inspirations!"

"She has talent! Buy now, before her work becomes expensive."

"A beautifully presented exhibition. The paintings and sculptures reflect the spirit and soul of completeness and unity. Peace, love and authenticity emanate from each one."

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White House, Great Glemham
May 2005
A number of sculptures were featured at an exhibition at the White House, Great Glemham, in May 2005.

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Mythology and Religion
featuring: "Group of Three Angels"
September 2002
Solo mixed-media exhibition, held at The Ancient House, Ipswich, in September 2002, featuring sculptures in plaster and Fimo, as well as paintings, drawings and silhouette art.

Comments from visitors to Mythology & Religion, Sep 2002:

"Intriguing and full of surprises."

"Unusual and courageous!"

"Lovely interesting pieces, unusual style and finish."

"Exquisite and impressive - keep going!"

"Breathtaking. You should go far."

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General feedback:

"You amaze me every time you create something."
~ Anonymous site visitor, August 2008.

"Your work really never ceases to amaze me. You find beauty in the mundane, eternity in the everyday world. Simply, hats off..."
~ Ritayan Mukherjee, site visitor, July 2008

"Thanks for the chance to look at your artwork...I am VERY impressed. You have a great style which seems to transcend whatever medium you choose to use. Your paintings are very good...as are your "other" works! I especially liked your sculpture, it really is your medium. There is life in your horses and that is very rare!"
~ Steve Hughes, site visitor, July 2008

"I'm extremely impressed with your art, all the mediums you've mastered..."
~ Anonymous site visitor, March 2008

"Your site is a glowing smile of vibrant energy both noble and authentic. I enjoyed your aesthetic atmosphere and creative purpose. Your vitality and riveting presence make it a meaningful experience for the viewer. Thank you for sharing your personal story as it is a vivid memoir that is a testament to your imagination and sincerity. It is a
garment that you wear well. I wish you an all embracing light that illuminates a path of visionary experience and universal truth."
~ Anonymous site visitor, October 2007


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