The annual exhibition of the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers, at Bankside Gallery for the first time, showcases over 500 miniature art works in a range of styles and techniques including paintings, drawings, sculpture, porcelain, carving, glass engraving and silversmithing. Many new and innovative ideas come forward each year, demonstrating how traditional craftsmanship continues to evolve and excite!
Due to their compact size, miniature paintings have always been treasured personal gifts, tracing their roots back to the 16th century. A collection can easily be formed at a reasonable cost, without taking up too much space.
The Royal Miniature Society was founded in 1896 and in 1905 King Edward VII granted the Royal Charter, a Patronage that has continued with each subsequent Monarch, to the present day. With many of the very best contemporary miniature artists among its membership, the Royal Miniature Society is regarded as the foremost organisation in this field in the world.
Members Demonstrations during the exhibition
Demonstrations will take place at Bankside Gallery from 12-5:30pm.
Thursday 29th June - Jenny Musker - Watercolour on Polymin
Friday 30th June - Paul Eaton - Original wax craving for lost wax bronze casting
Saturday 1st July - Valerie Greeley - Watercolour and shell gold on paper
Sunday 2nd July - Lana Arkhi - Onglaze painting on porcelain
Monday 3rd July - Linda Kracht - Watercolour on vellum
Tuesday 4th July - Tom Mulliner - Still life, using water mixable oils
Wednesday 5th July - Alison Griffin - Acrylic on board
Thursday 6th July - Michael Coe - Portrait miniature with watercolour on vellum
Friday 7th July - Helen White - Medieval manuscript decoration
Saturday 8th July - Claire Russell - Verre églomisé (gold leaf on glass)
Please note, artists come from around the UK and whilst they will endeavour to honour these timings, delays/changes to timings may be unavoidable.
