The art exhibition ‘Inspired by Bells’ is being drawn together to celebrate the centenary of the publication of the first Ringing World in 1911. On display will be pieces of art that use bells and ringing as their inspiration. Both artwork that has had some coverage in the pages of the journal and other pieces not seen before will be presented. Included in the exhibition so far are woodblock prints by the artist Weimin He, sculpture by installation artist Laura Wilson, prints by Jane Stobart, the past artist in residence at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, and cartoons by Aitch.
The ROA Gallery is near Trafalgar Square in the Royal Opera Arcade, Pall Mall. It will be open from Monday 21st to Friday 25th March 2011 from 11am to 6.30pm and on Saturday 26th March from 10am to 6pm.
The exhibition will be composed of artworks in a variety of media including drawings, paintings, prints, cartoons, installation and art-films. If you would like us to include a piece in the exhibition then please e-Mail your proposal to: art@ringingworld.co.uk.
HELEN UDAL