EASTBOURNE ARTISTS OPEN HOUSES
Ede-Smith
&
Friends
7th/8th & 14th/15th JUNE 2025
OPEN 10:00am UNTIL 5:00pm All DAYS
William Ede-Smith
Abstract landscapes & Sculpture
My interest is in the relationship between the sky and the ground, both subject to dramatic fluctuation, just on different timescales. As such I often see my landscapes as being transient.
The process by which I paint involves, like the landscape it depicts, deposition and erosion, it is subject to intense scrutiny and to neglect, to flooding and to drought. I want to create the convincingly imperfect.
Emma Ede-Smith
Ceramics & printmaking
I remember a lot, I forget a lot more. I doodle to focus, hands distracted so the mind isn't. I see patterns in everything, joining dots others don't notice, the constant hum of perception. Shapes of nature, the flow and the symmetry, the cycles of the seasons, the tides, of life. Small things make me happy, big things make me cross, learning and experimenting excite me. I hate waste and reuse what I can, both in life and in art. I like cute things, although my definition of cute might be slightly different from the norm.
Ben Ede
Sculpture & Textiles
I'm not very good at doing nothing. My mind wanders and my hands like to make things. I'm fascinated by wood. Driftwood, interesting twigs and logs all end up back at my home and become things my mind and hands decide they should be. Small bits are homes for Quentin Blake inspired birds and large pieces become Barbra Hepworth / David Nash inspired book shelf sculpture which are as much to touch as to look at. In the winter I also like to make felt characters, often penguins but occasionally other things appear.
Ian Silins
Ceramics
Emma Saunders
Cermaics
I'm Emma, and I've been on an incredible journey with pottery for the past three years.
Living in Hailsham, I undertake my pottery lessons in nearby Eastbourne, where I continuously work on refining my craft.
Every piece I create is a reflection of my passion and the skills I've developed through countless lessons. When you buy one of my handmade ceramics, you're not just getting a unique piece of art; you're helping me fund my love for pottery.
Your support allows me to take another lesson and continue growing and improving. Thank you for being a part of my creative journey!
South Coast Castaway
Painting & sculpture
Rachel is an artist who originally hails from the Derbyshire Dales, born in Bakewell and now castaway south on the farthest edge of England. She swapped the Peak District National Park for the South Downs and now lives in Eastbourne. These two beautiful parts of the world play a huge part in Rachel's work as an artist.
Rachel lives at the foot of the South Downs, just a brief walk to iconic places such as Beachy Head, Birling Gap and the Cuckmere Haven with its view of the Seven Sisters cliffs. Rachel has explored painting this view many times, capturing its beauty in stripped back simple cliffs, or the sunset when the soft warm light reflects best off the chalk faces. These paintings can be viewed in her Seven Sisters Collection.
Rachel's innate connection to nature has led her to explore the forests close to where she lives, and this has led to the woodland series of animal paintings, celebrating the creatures found within.
In addition to her painting, Rachel is also well known for her wood art. Her characterful wooden dogs have sold all over the world. Rachel's love and understanding of character and movement shine through in these beautiful sculptures. She also undertakes portrait commissions. Please contact her for details.
As a Forest School teacher for over 10 years, Rachel also delivers inspiring Woodland Workshops. On one of her courses you will take a humble resource and turn it into something beautiful. The woodland setting, open fire and mindfulness of tasks make for a wonderful, immersive experience. Book onto one of her woodwork, pottery or weaving workshops through this website or contact Rachel direct to arrange a bespoke session for any occasion.
