https://www.olympiamcewan.com/work daily 1.0 2026-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1585586801623-GUFVYQIYY8GXSG1R8R53/IMG_4438+%281%29.JPG Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1616258923788-OH2KE79DVRZ066YE5GZY/IMG_5526-COLLAGE.jpg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1640694802032-7F6RUF2BR370UB2GEQ2G/IMG_5388%252B%2525281%252529.jpg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1651736675028-ABL99BYCHZV2WVM15Z96/Meadow%2BFlowers%2Bwith%2BPolymmatus%2BIcarus%2Bby%2BOlympia%2BMcEwan.jpg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1674574276713-K7A6SQXCEBBYFT17ZANF/IMG_4856.jpg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1707307781225-0JDE8MSDBU5ZSUUIHNJA/IMG_4443%2525252B%25252525281%2525252529.jpg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1733225831865-O7K7DE0KRZKQP4Q43FW3/Screen+Shot+2024-12-03+at+11.36.26.png Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1733229055215-9GTGG9HVYZZHIC25VUHZ/om2.jpg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1733242468333-EB93SXBQV509WLM8KKYF/Screen%2BShot%2B2024-12-03%2Bat%2B16.13.09.jpg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/0d195283-9130-4539-aea0-0e97d8fde0a2/P1001622.jpg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1609939619110-GQEMRMJYW5L2SLA5KUNQ/Artwork+Collection+Set+of+6+%281%29.jpg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/16cde975-f427-4281-9007-cd9a0470c7d6/AW-13.webp Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/e53e0fc8-f109-4e8a-83eb-bb67547484f5/P1001668.JPG Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1787140174970-LYU2HR1L3U3NRP6EZFOP/Screenshot+2026-08-19+12.49.19.png Work - Events during the exhibition: Meet-the-Maker drop-ins : Saturday 3rd October & Saturday 10th October, in the church. Details on our website; www.williammorris.gg "How William Morris Makes Things Better" : a lecture by author, curator and lecturer Suzanne Fagence Cooper. Wednesday 7th October, 7pm, Frossard Theatre, Candie. Tickets via Guernsey Arts Commission's Eventbrite page. Autumn Walking Festival : Visit Guernsey will be running walks exploring William Morris's connection to the island and to St Stephen's Church. Radical Beauty is kindly supported and sponsored by Guernsey Arts Commission. "Guernsey Arts is pleased to be supporting this collaborative project celebrating the Island's cultural and heritage links with William Morris. We look forward to seeing local artists come together to explore and shape contemporary creative dialogue, reinforcing the Island's reputation as a place where heritage and creativity go hand in hand." With special thanks to: Guernsey Arts Commission — support & sponsorship / Olympia McEwan — William Morris Collective founder & exhibition curator / Anna Symons — Marketing, Comms & assistant curator / Fr Joe Thompson — St Stephen's Vicar / Tony Kaines — St Stephen's People's Warden / Rosalyne Le Huray — St Stephen's Church historian/ George McEwan — Graphic designer / Oliver Brock — Website designer and content provider. ✉️ williammorriscollective@gmail.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/4906fde3-6a71-42ff-a0dd-655a9b03d67d/P1002454.JPG Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1611411000042-Z1UZKEEZ8ZJ2W6VYDQB4/Cherry+Blossom Work - Free c olouring in ©olympiamcewan You will need: A4 paper & Home Printer Colouring pencils / felt pens / crayons / watercolours Go to the small row of images below, select one of the nine images you’d like to use, then hover your hand curser on your chosen image and click. Download the pdf, print & away you go. Why not gift your finished artwork as a gesture of gratitude to the ones you love. Say it with Flowers x https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1611411556898-FOULU21R5TMJWTJ1YKR7/monocb4+%282%29.jpg Work - Flowers #9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1611411537847-D4KKG6EOR2WY9Q8QO6IO/monocb3+%281%29.jpg Work - Flowers #8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1611411515097-7GE872KFY8J5HUR65UZN/monocb2.jpg Work - Flowers #7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1611411493896-GGTMHV2MPCEZPH1X9904/monocb1.jpg Work - Flowers #6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1587055102663-GT9YPU9FZQFNLL5U4LTM/Flowers3.jpg Work - Flowers #5 Cobo Wild Flowers (square) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1587054153341-I8SR4BFEUURRL1P0E1H6/flowers2.jpg Work - Flowers #4 Wild Flowers from Cobo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1587113232721-KAW6M0NYVXD9MASGV5QS/flowers4.jpg Work - Flowers #3 Annoula’s Orchid https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1587055073906-RZGSS6WW11G3MF81GEJA/flowers1.jpg Work - Flowers #2 Roses are for love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1587055524699-7TNRE3YOOCWAV0LN43O3/flowers5.jpg Work - Flowers #1 Cobo Wild Flowers monoprint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/5a58d196-fa8b-4bb6-8ceb-1192cd6dfa9a/Screen+Shot+2026-06-18+at+09.56.35.png Work - Make it stand out 18th June 2026 / CCA Galleries International Jersey Summer Exhibition 2026 / free to view until 24th July / Pop-in and see my Marble Bay painting!See less https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1e7222da-e352-4974-b7c4-07557f8487a9/Screen+Shot+2026-06-18+at+09.37.44.png Work - Make it stand out 30 May 2026 / A truly inspirational day spent with a group of very talented creatives - my penultimate Art School for the Curious full-day immersive, before the summer holidays. For this workshop we were inspired by the theme of Fragility & Nature, through a multi-layering mixed media approach including mono printing, collage, direct printing and lose drawing techniques If you'd like to learn more about my Art School for the Curious workshops, please message me though my Contact page. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/f15b9574-23e3-42da-9a4e-95de315cfb3c/Screen+Shot+2026-06-18+at+09.33.34.png Work - Make it stand out 20 May 2026 / Rendez-Vous Aux Jardins Pop Up Exhibition / Candie Gardens / as part of the French Cultural Days / Such a privilege being a part of this beautiful initiative thanks to Guernsey Arts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/3e2a40fb-6f06-4adc-88ca-64ee61d58f4a/Screen+Shot+2026-06-18+at+09.29.39.png Work - Make it stand out 29 April 2026 / Such a pleasure to see my colouring-in designs in print and donated for such a worthy cause. The Creativity Trolley team provide creative engagement directly to patients at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital. The mobile cart is filled with art supplies and creativity packs for both patients and hospital staff, forming a collaborative initiative between Guernsey Arts Network (GAN) and Health & Social Care. Another example of the power of creativity and it's positive impact on wellbeing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/2a721a1a-3abd-4c39-b7d5-119b13eb345f/Screen+Shot+2026-06-18+at+09.25.28.png Work - Make it stand out 24 April 2026 / Celebrating The Big Eat, Guernsey Arts serves up Gourmet, an exhibition inspired by Guernsey produce / the title of my painting - “One in every three bites of food we eat depend on our pollinators”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/702a9c78-4acb-49b3-84e5-3f6a972f720c/Screen+Shot+2026-04-20+at+15.36.04.png Work - Make it stand out 4 February 2026 / St James Concert Hall / Fanny Davies International Piano Series / What a night! What an honour! I am so grateful to Stephen Collas for inviting me to display a selection of my paintings (including my portrait of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor) in this uplifting and magical evening. The concert was a sellout. And the audience were so appreciative, showing their admiration as they rose to their feet at the end of the performance by Jeneba Kanneh-Mason. There was such warmth in the room last night. And a reminder of the value of the arts in our daily lives. It's thanks to these uplifting and inspirational experiences that can bring real hope into what can seem like dark times in the world around us. I say, more arts! More togetherness! Amen! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/38e28430-0708-47b6-a899-7ff271da65b7/Screen+Shot+2026-04-20+at+15.26.10.png Work - Make it stand out 19 January 2026 / A fascinating day exploring William Morris and his world at The Arc, Winchester. Discovering the visionary ideas and creative legacy of Morris, from art to activism, and discovering the stories of the named - and the nameless - who shaped his world. With guest speakers including Dr Suzanne Fagence Cooper, Dr Serena Trowbridge, Dr Dion Dobrzynski, plus artists Freddie Yauner and Eileen White. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/c5dc8315-29be-4617-a269-8ea5a5a04f56/IMG_20251128_181939254+%282%29.jpg Work - Make it stand out 28 November 2025 / My Marble Bay painting is awarded Judge’s Choice and overall winner of the Guernsey Arts Open exhibition / George Crossan Gallery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/06b31da8-434b-499e-9321-6f3491046ef8/P1002318+%281%29.JPG Work - Make it stand out 3 November 2025 / 7WOMEN collection goes on display in the Princess Elizabeth Hospital with thanks to Guernsey Museums / As a continuation of my campaign for more portraits of women and their stories in public spaces. For further info, see my Gallery page. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/3a0715f7-ad3c-492c-be60-ef710b750226/Screenshot_20251108-125637.png Work - Make it stand out 7 August 2025 / BBC Radio Guernsey / Chat with Steph Watkins about my BSP Friday art group’s exhibition at the George Crossan Gallery accompanied by group members Sue and June. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/f5b9622a-628d-47b1-8e4e-173a4998ae36/Screenshot_20251108-123426.png Work - Make it stand out 1 August 2025 / Bailiwick Social Prescribing Community exhibition / George Crossan Gallery / My Friday art class called Paint & Create celebrate the incredible work they have produced to date. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/f4d6c670-71e8-45b9-9e11-a367e225aafe/Screenshot_20251108-122540.png Work - Make it stand out 14 July 2025 / Ecosphere Collection exhibition in the brand new Sark Art Gallery & Museum / The first Guernsey artist to exhibit in the space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/a86365ed-e0a7-47e3-9135-02e504d77c9e/Screen+Shot+2025-11-10+at+10.08.52.png Work - Make it stand out 28 June 2025 / 100 : The Art of Expression / On-line Auction and Exhibition of original works of art on postcard formats, created and donated by the artists, to celebrate and support the important work of the Guernsey Arts Commission. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/268cd924-dd90-469a-be35-4ad3082bc39a/Screen+Shot+2025-11-08+at+12.00.25.png Work - Make it stand out 29 May 2025 / 20 Years in the making! Kelleher Commission. For further info, see my Gallery page. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/a4efad2f-cf27-43b2-a0f3-f3da15ef6968/Screen+Shot+2025-05-07+at+16.20.37.png Work - Make it stand out 6 May 2025 / Exile & Return exhibition opening / St Peter’s Church and Rectory / 12 artists collaborating to create a group show around the subject of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands in 1940 and their subsequent Liberation in 1945. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/b5578ffa-efd4-46e2-8b89-f71e76e1f6e9/Our+lives+in+25+words.JPG Work - Make it stand out 23 April 2025 / Our Lives in 25 Words / The Priaulx Library, Guernsey include my portrait of Ted Smith as part of their display for Liberation 80. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/05ba98de-a0f1-4a4e-ab75-0fd1a7a2fa73/Screen+Shot+2025-04-30+at+17.38.32.png Work - Make it stand out 22 April 2025 / Jewish Renaissance / Zoom presentation with Helen Glencross of Guernsey Musuems & artist Fiona Richmond / presenting about the Liberation 80 commemorations and group show Exile & Return. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/c31e15e9-f359-4e5d-adb3-c78e8fac1317/20250417_100138.jpg Work - Make it stand out 17 April 2025 / Guernsey Press coverage of my portrait subject, Janet de Santos, for my upcoming group show called Exile & Return / Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the end of the German Occupation on British soil, here in the Channel Islands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/6a8a8361-5c7e-4512-8131-34e78e983510/FB_IMG_1746027647103.jpg Work - Make it stand out 11 February 2025 / International Day of Women & Girls in Science / Guernsey Museums celebrating the life and work of this exceptional woman and the subject of my portrait painting, as part of my 7WOMEN project, now part of the museum’s permanent collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/24b08309-d9b7-4d51-8088-6d7e6208a19d/Screen+Shot+2025-04-30+at+16.35.28.png Work - Make it stand out 28 January 2025 / Dr Jayne Ozanne & Megan Pullum KC from my 7WOMEN collection go on public display in the Guille-Alles Library / Thanks to the team at Guernsey Museums for making this happen / The entire collection of seven portraits now belong to the island, in the museum's permanent collection. And over the next few months, they will all go on display in various public spaces around the island. Watch this space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/e1c90349-8a7f-4cf4-9f5d-bece85fcfb2e/Screen+Shot+2025-01-10+at+17.27.53.png Work - Make it stand out 10 January 2025 / Prof Jo Arendt & Jo Priaulx from my 7WOMEN collection go on public display in the Princess Elizabeth Hospital / Thanks to the team at Guernsey Museums for making this happen / The entire collection of seven portraits now belong to the island, in the museum's permanent collection. And over the next few months, they will all go on display in various public spaces around the island. Watch this space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/93d44ee3-6b68-4378-8073-3815f2c3f4a3/Screen+Shot+2024-12-05+at+11.27.11.png Work - Make it stand out 14 October 2024 / Steph Watkins radio interview for BBC Guernsey regarding my Art workshops for Bailiwick Social Prescribing, called Paint&Create, and celebrating the incredible achievements of BSP and their far reaching impact within our island community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/9bbd80dc-6328-4d55-a5e0-8f655139533a/Screen+Shot+2024-12-05+at+11.17.47.png Work - Make it stand out 4 October 2024 / External Relations at The States of Guernsey invitation, with a select few, to have lunch with Lady Ponsonby, Sarah Jackson OBE, on her visit to the Bailiwick with her husband, the UK Government Minister, Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede, as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Ministry of Justice, and relationships between the UK and Crown Dependencies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/54255a8d-0896-48f5-a285-4222e613c8d0/Screen+Shot+2025-01-10+at+11.31.13.jpg Work - Make it stand out 27 September 2024 / Collaboration with Claire of Clermont Interiors / I donated two images for printing onto large canvases plus soft furnishing / All in support of the refurbishment for Victim Support & Witness Services. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/0223a47a-a3a1-4d6e-bc9c-704a6b9075d2/Screen+Shot+2024-12-05+at+11.10.12.png Work - Make it stand out 5 September 2024 / Guernsey Museums & Galleries have officially purchased my entire 7WOMEN series of portraits / All seven paintings now belong to the museum’s permanent collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/6b5c072d-a682-4e78-8ed0-4b699102d1fc/Screen+Shot+2024-12-05+at+10.58.13.png Work - Make it stand out 6 July 2024 / Guernsey Museum at Candie / The ARTWORK IN FOCUS is my Rona Cole community portrait, as part of the Herstory Fest weekend this year, celebrating local women's history / As artist in residence, the museum asked me to design a community project, depicting Guernsey Museum' s first Director - Rona Cole. I encouraged visitors to contribute their own mark making to her portrait, as well as to create mini artworks of the objects in the museum collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/4fc59d6e-a23b-4b95-b60b-bfef6ad77bf4/Screen+Shot+2024-12-05+at+10.51.45.png Work - Make it stand out 28 April - 5 May 2024 / Guernsey Literary Festival / My 7WOMEN exhibition is kindly invited to go on display during their week of events in the George Crossan Gallery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/fd012c00-49b2-448b-ab25-a616ae54696a/Screen+Shot+2024-12-05+at+10.36.00.png Work - Make it stand out 13 & 14 April 2024 / Open to all as part of the Guernsey Musuems Herstory Fest weekend of events / Artist in Residency / Creating a Rona Cole community portrait. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1c1a84a7-3cc4-4a01-b9c6-a96ad810a03e/Screen+Shot+2024-12-05+at+09.33.35.png Work - Make it stand out My 7WOMEN exhibition is proving popular with visitors and the Royal Court alike, so is extended to 3 April 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/414fa49e-6b72-4a85-8d68-1fa80cd2e4f4/Screen+Shot+2024-12-05+at+10.14.14.png Work - Make it stand out 12 April 2024 / A Herstory Art Tour by Guernsey Arts with a gathering at Guernsey Museum, to kick off Herstory Fest weekend / Including a talk by myself, around my 7WOMEN portraits of Jayne Ozanne and Professor Josephine Arendt, from my 7WOMEN collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/4d8dbaa6-3c69-426e-a87a-3d14b9020e88/Screen+Shot+2024-12-05+at+09.55.59.png Work - Make it stand out 19 & 20 March 2024 / Dame Mary Perkins is my 7WOMEN Lunchtime Speaker with Elizabeth College Art students & Dr Jayne Ozanne is my 7WOMEN Lunchtime Speaker with the Art students from Ladies College. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/f2c4c85f-f3a9-4369-a035-e7ddec403b57/Screen+Shot+2024-12-05+at+09.45.23.png Work - Make it stand out 15 March 2024 / From Guernsey Institute Art students to U3A Guernsey branch art enthusiasts, my 7WOMEN exhibition and campaign for more women in public spaces, is gaining momentum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/a9f5364b-fefc-459e-921c-57f3215d7bea/Screen+Shot+2024-12-04+at+14.48.59.png Work - Make it stand out 11 March 2024 / Guenrsey Press Arts Podcast released / This episode featuring my 7WOMEN project / with thanks to Shaun Shackleton and Simon de la Rue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/d1106063-51ab-4a96-b2a9-3e41dd2608c9/Screen+Shot+2024-12-04+at+14.39.32.png Work - Make it stand out 8 March 2024 / BBC Channel Islands News / Celebrating International Women’s Day with coverage from my 7WOMEN exhibition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/20087ecb-854d-4824-a7a9-886b6adbc894/Screen+Shot+2024-12-04+at+14.12.51.png Work - Make it stand out 8 March 2024 / Guernsey Musuem’s guided walk around St. Peter Port for International Women’s Day, starting from Guernsey Museum at Candie, on a route around the town to places associated with Notable Women of Guernsey. Including a visit to the Royal Courts of Guernsey to see my 7WOMEN exhibition and to ‘meet the artist’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/dc4453c8-1543-43cb-b34c-813dafe35b7f/Screen+Shot+2024-12-04+at+14.27.06.png Work - Make it stand out 8 March 2024 / Celebrating International Womens Day with my 7WOMEN exhibition officially opening! / “The Priaulxl Library and Guernsey Museum are reflecting on our heritage, and educating our community on the historical legacy of notable women of Guernsey. So the campaign for women in public spaces is gaining momentum and I hope you enjoy my small contribution to this important movement" excerpt from my opening night speech. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/2b700f54-5616-4c3f-a8ba-c539d68f8501/Screen+Shot+2024-12-04+at+13.53.14.png Work - Make it stand out 7 March 2024 / Guests were invited to the private launch of my 7WOMEN exhibition, generously sponsored by Deloitte / with opening speeches from His Excellency Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell, myself and Deloitte's Jo Huxtable. Guests saw the artworks before the exhibition opened its doors to the public the following day, for International Women’s Day / Photos by Chris George. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/7646c4b4-1e17-4cb1-b9b4-e45b77db6f0d/Screen+Shot+2024-12-04+at+13.40.01.png Work - Make it stand out 7 March 2024 / Guernsey Press article / double page spread with thanks to Shaun Shackleton and Tony Curr / celebrating the launch of my 7WOMEN exhibition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/9de4ec3a-9bdb-4baf-bd25-4b3ec3a8b41c/Screen+Shot+2024-12-04+at+12.41.30.png Work - Make it stand out 6 March 2024 / My podcast interview with Prof Josephine Arendt’s right hand woman, Prof Debra Skene, in anticipation of my 7WOMEN exhibition opening / Youtube. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/d3fdff62-27f4-4ab5-b5fc-1ba2fadf50e3/Screen+Shot+2024-12-04+at+12.29.26.png Work - Make it stand out 4 March 2024 / CONNECT magazine / March issue / ‘Soul Food’ three page article covering my forthcoming 7WOMEN exhibition / “Let’s populate our public spaces with more portraits of women.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/bff8329a-0d8c-4546-9b0f-9e1e8fd0b7d6/Screenshot_20241204_121738_Facebook.jpg Work - Make it stand out 2 March 2024 / BBC Radio Guernsey / Interview with the awesome Jim Delbridge about my upcoming 7WOMEN exhibition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/49ebda5b-3c3b-4069-8446-d2f96bbfaed3/Screenshot_20241204_120740_Facebook.jpg Work - Make it stand out 1 March 2024 / Bailiwick Express article / International Women’s Day special coverage, previewing my 7WOMEN exhibition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/8fcbd69b-bac9-4c0f-83c8-9988e59c4ca8/Screen+Shot+2024-12-04+at+10.58.40.png Work - Make it stand out 10 February 2024 / Thanks so a BBC R4 science program, I reached out to Jess Wade of Imperial College London, and told her about the Prof's incredible CV, two days later Josephine had a wiki page / 7WOMEN project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/207bc76e-f5ac-4563-9ffa-c91ddb37c3d0/Screen+Shot+2024-02-05+at+12.38.00.png Work - Make it stand out 26 January / BBC Radio Guernsey / a three part radio documentary about my current project, 7WOMEN, with the wonderful Steph Watkins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/3f5a9285-33b7-4b30-a66b-ec50cdf5551e/90720681_10156851763631160_5736453475538042880_o-COLLAGE.jpg Work - Make it stand out January 2024 / Guille-Allès Public Library, Guernsey / Local history display / In Living Memory - a book I compiled and published in 2020 to mark 75 years of Liberation from the German Nazi occupying forces in the Channel Islands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/399a2b44-f168-4854-a9e5-d69abd10ecb1/20231020_154432+%281%29-COLLAGE.jpg Work - Make it stand out October 2023 / Quay Gallery / Window display of Flower Paintings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/25591025-3be3-4929-88f6-919352cdb252/Screen+Shot+2023-04-21+at+19.44.31.png Work - Make it stand out 11 May - 2 June 2023 / Ecosphere - solo show / National Trust of Guernsey / Art at the Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/c97f1adb-859e-4492-a476-dce65da8a0b7/341726903_139043022334287_4009294016247674559_n.jpg Work - Make it stand out 14 April 2023 / Guernsey Museum at Candie / Artwork of the Month / Lockdown 2020 - Unsung Heroes / My mixed media portrait is purchased and added to the museum’s permanent collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/136c0da6-5a5a-4f38-884a-b7f4cea6ffb7/337396235_587748916404239_3259703110136355862_n.jpg Work - Make it stand out 23 March 2023 / Art for Guernsey / Gallery and Arts Centre opening exhibition / Now in partnership with my fabulous community at Arts For Impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/ced92b0e-6257-4213-9c8a-95446ce6d16e/314012951_10158801236246160_7122985538714522423_n.jpg Work - Make it stand out 12 November - 17 December 2022 / George Crossan Gallery / Guernsey Arts group show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/c2894460-64be-4cdd-844a-76ed138343de/310335436_10158722290471160_5119926255048046595_n.jpg Work - Make it stand out 15 October 2022 / Harbour Gallery, Jersey / Group show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/d97f1adc-f85d-4153-8d78-e36bb4ed7b5d/307983359_10158690145216160_6561730021137910008_n.jpg Work - Make it stand out 28 September 2022 / Sula Framing & Gallery in collaboration with Guernsey Art Network / Group show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/78dc4a20-fabf-419e-93a9-d201b0f720aa/308018058_10158679930221160_6271834067986932421_n.jpg Work - Make it stand out 20 September 2022 / Art for Guernsey group show / Royal Court House. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/58dfc5e2-4ef2-4deb-8755-64f58a47054b/20230610_134559+%281%29.jpg Work - Make it stand out 11 June 2022 / Guille-Allès Public Library, Guernsey / ... the moment I spot my In Living Memory book in the local library. Happy dance! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/0e405a6b-0285-4dff-8fc0-3d6e3f406fa8/287061483_10158530747091160_2222554061922446273_n.jpg Work - Make it stand out 10 June 2022 / Chamber of Commerce / Joint show with local artist Wendy Griffin - in partnership with Guernsey Art Network. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/47d6c6ee-3e1d-4680-b8d3-01935ac0ba02/279619744_10158477384156160_5221322732616847379_n.jpg Work - Make it stand out 9 May 2022 / Liberation Day / Castle Cornet. ..pinch me moment... The Earl and Countess of Wessex were presented with my In Living Memory book as a gift from the island, by the Guernsey Arts Commission. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/f2090406-2208-41ec-8499-1ccad468bf4a/279922486_10158475283211160_6541231220374282044_n.jpg Work - Make it stand out 9 May 2022 / Liberation Day with lots going on at Castle Cornet, including a multi media celebration of my wonderful publication, In Living Memory, with thanks to Guernsey Arts for putting on the exhibition. If you'd like to order a copy of the book, please go to www.blueormer.co.uk All proceeds to Age Concern in Guernsey and Alderney. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/4150dcc8-70df-41dd-8da2-6d02af362aba/279817558_10158472092771160_8764673914997936806_n.jpg Work - Make it stand out 7 May 2022 / Guernsey Press / Great coverage for my collective Art for Ukraine initiative. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/6e6a1fb7-6a69-4850-bc70-7623002b660f/Screen+Shot+2023-04-21+at+21.37.43.jpg Work - Make it stand out 23 March - 26 July 2022 / Sula Gallery & Framers / Art for Ukraine auction / Rolling exhibition. “When you bid for a piece of artwork for Ukraine - every single penny of your money goes to SAMU charity. Thank you for your generosity. It is much needed and much appreciated. A message from Sarah Griffith MBE about SAMU charity; “I am honoured to say that I am now part of the SAMU Medical First Response Team. We have been working side by side since day one of the Ukraine deployment. They are a professional medical team with extra specific First Response training, to prepare them for the front line in a crisis - it is so important to be really well prepared mentally and physically. As most people know I have worked particularly with Borja Escalada on the ground with his teams over the last nine years in The Philippines, Calais, Paris, Sri Lanka and Nepal and now on their current deployment in Romania and Moldova.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/6d4e6b69-84fd-422f-9285-71119a9e6c66/274719633_10158363235096160_1488303461529045168_n.jpg Work - Make it stand out 23 Feb - 19 March 2022 / Portrait Exhibition, / Group show at Sula Framing & Gallery in collaboration with Guernsey Artist Network. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/954ced0e-66b0-4324-8a58-dfb5e22c6b39/Screen+Shot+2023-04-21+at+21.23.22.png Work - Make it stand out 8 March 2022 / ITV Channel Report / News Feature. “Artists in Guernsey are auctioning off their work to raise money for a charity helping those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. Olympia McEwan put one of her paintings, which features the colours of the Ukraine flag, in an online auction on Saturday and raised £2500. Since then other creatives have followed suit. All proceeds will go directly to the charity, Samu, a medical disaster relief team. States buildings across the islands are being lit in Ukrainian colours, including Fort Regent in Jersey, Castle Cornet in Guernsey and the States of Alderney.” https://www.itv.com/news/channel/2022-03-08/guernsey-artists-selling-work-to-raise-money-for-charities-helping-in-ukraine?fbclid=IwAR3J-1b7oRcjnoENvhtNW3BbrR470RIE215bBNEZJhd5wCxNNI2liUXNY7s https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/d8264726-ddce-43c5-918f-1658eb9ca883/Screen+Shot+2023-04-21+at+21.05.15.png Work - Make it stand out 8 March 2022 / Bailiwick Express article by Matthew Leach about my Art for Ukraine initiative. https://gsy.bailiwickexpress.com/gsy/news/local-artist-auctions-work-support-ukraine/?fbclid=IwAR34B4RiWhW9GzyQPDY-03cQwNYCD0tbG38Cuyc89F_Y-hTp_VzTTlym3FU#.ZELtwOzMJUQ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/f6958f86-8b52-4da3-bf51-d01a75c7390e/275149160_10158376565896160_4690360778687795303_n.jpg Work - Make it stand out 5 March 2022 at 22:11 / Message sent out on my Facebook profile, “Thank you for all your fb shares, bids and support. My winning bid came in at an incredible £1,500 plus an added pledge of £1,000 towards the cause.” Art for Ukraine #1 BIDS CLOSED 10PM Meadow flowers with Polyommatus icarus / 23cm by 28cm / signed / high quality print on canvas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/6041fe9e-c0e1-474f-943c-dd1f550fb156/275194944_10158376501156160_1953131348781996011_n.jpg Work - Make it stand out March 5 2022 at 17:47 / Message sent out on my Facebook profile, “I'd like to support the SAMU disaster relief medical team, known to many locally, thanks to Sarah Griffith. SAMU are on the ground right now, caring for and supporting the refugees affected by the Russian invasion. Watch this space for my artwork up for grabs tonight. All proceeds to SAMU for medical aid.” http://www.samu.es/en/home/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/8d169b31-2cef-4808-81d0-c2ae0a00da6f/Screen+Shot+2021-12-28+at+12.43.37.png Work - Make it stand out 20 December 2021 / Group Christmas Show / The Harbour Gallery Jersey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/0f0d2e96-7c23-4afd-ab00-4ff866560dcb/Beda%27s+Portrait+2.jpeg Work - Make it stand out 15 December 2021 / Today marks the 76th anniversary of Homecoming Day in Alderney / My portrait of Beda can now be seen in the Issue Room, Alderney Museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/f8d14d38-48da-42c1-8bff-173390365848/20210916_100319-COLLAGE.jpg Work - Make it stand out 26 November 2021 / 30/30 Art Auction raises more than £22,000 to be split equally between the Pollinator Project, Les Bourgs Hospice and each of the 30 artists involved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/185a0561-a31f-44dc-9023-66dd56e47d53/20210927_150931+%281%29.jpg Work - Make it stand out 28 September 2021 / Celebrating the work of my Arts for Impact students with an exhibition of their Guernsey Posters at the Tourist Information Centre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/42d15c34-f300-43ce-8735-5059ec57b0ef/facebook_1640704381951_6881612952034942092.jpg Work - Make it stand out 1 September 2021 / Women in Public Life Guernsey / newsletter featuring my Trailblazer project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1632406376097-Z4WAK0EODGMDATB7Q0CV/CBbark-COLLAGE.jpg Work - Make it stand out 3 July 2021 / Le Passage Gallery / Alderney Summer Group Show / Private View. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1632406483981-LSB0WSFQRLLGJGP9M5D0/Cherry+Blossom+Tree+by+Olympia+McEwan-COLLAGE.jpg Work - Make it stand out 17 June 2021 / CCA Galleries International / Jersey Summer Group Exhibition / Opening Night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1632406527688-RF1N6T3NNIED7QLI4AAZ/unnamed-COLLAGE.jpg Work - Make it stand out 8 June 2021 / Guest Speaker at the College of Further Education / HND students / Creative Department. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1632406553320-LAKMK3APARA7WMIJGINI/20210530_142022-COLLAGE-COLLAGE.jpg Work - Make it stand out 6 June 2021 / Arts Sunday / Free Public Arts event, Guernsey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1632402496467-S42BFWE5NDB7AHAKHJ6U/Scan.jpeg Work - Make it stand out 4 January 2021 / The Alderney Press, Issue 328, features my portrait honouring the late Beda Thompson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1609957734053-6BVMTCPRG5LNZ0VX3O8P/P3830605%2B%25282%2529.jpg Work 15 December 2020 / Homecoming Day 75th Commemorations, Alderney / Unveiling of Beda Thompson’s portrait In Living Memory - Homecomer Story. Guernsey Press article ©photo by David Nash https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/680830fd-3314-4fb8-931e-08b603ffac70/safe_image.jpg Work 25 November 2020 / In Living Memory book event. Speakers include Molly Bihet, plus book selling by Blue Ormer Publishing. https://www.library.gg/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1609956331604-LF4F0EKG1GCHU6E416NJ/20201116_154453-COLLAGE.jpg Work 10 November 2020 / Group Show / 87 Days / Princess Elizabeth Hospital. Bailiwick Express article and video States of Guernsey promotional video https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1609958277748-FQU3HK4CGRK4G6CSRVRY/123593013_10157447162381160_2700522180659125470_o.jpg Work 5 November 2020 / Completion of an 8 week workshop, teaching members of the “In Shape” group / Arts for Impact Charity. Arts for Impact https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610030090158-07R7PGQEICI6ZMLN3GZS/Screen+Shot+2021-01-07+at+14.30.51-COLLAGE.jpg Work 25 August 2020 / In Living Memory book launch / Guernsey Literary Festival event. Guernsey Literary Festival event page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1609959859157-ATEXJYJF2QTVDOC2VDW0/safe_image-1-COLLAGE.jpg Work 19 August 2020 / Nominated for the Arts Contribution of the Year award for curating the “In Living Memory” book which led to a major exhibition at the Guernsey Arts Commission’s Greenhouse Gallery. Pride of Guernsey nominee page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610029613456-1YPAMJA0TUABE4600T8S/109834810_10157213432801160_3863465195475466970_o.jpg Work 22 July 2020 Guernsey Stamp issue / Local Artists SEPAC Artwork Collection. SEPAC link Guernsey Post link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610030415683-D3CTPIDAJRBY8Y5V9SEU/20200705_135921-COLLAGE.jpg Work 5 July 2020 / In Living Memory group show / Greenhouse Gallery @ Candie Museum. Arts Commission link Interactive video of exhibition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610032450775-WAXSHWC12W1OKUU0A5FL/Screen+Shot+2021-01-07+at+15.13.38.png Work 30 June 2020 / Our Islands Creative Competition / Guernsey Chamber of Commerce, asked me to help chose the winning artwork. Guernsey Chamber link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610031612986-GOXU71ZBQ5XX47OC3BLI/103961249_10157108014986160_7922984948964851463_o-1.jpg Work 19 June 2020 / CCA Galleries International / Jersey Summer Show / Group show. CCA Galleries International exhibition highlights https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610031833119-41HIQNGLBI7CLWZJ7WYW/103983054_10157105970306160_8912270339526846246_o.jpg Work 12 June 2020 / Free Colouring In resources (from my website) enjoyed by the lovely students of Le Rondin School during Lockdown. Le Rondin School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610032276254-7KILCPTK1L70M7WPXZ1T/Screen+Shot+2021-01-07+at+15.10.38.png Work 6 May 2020 / My book In Living Memory is featured on BBC Radio Guernsey with JKT from 11am - 2pm, along with a select few of the contributors. BBC Radio Guernsey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610033006185-SQHH88CJFULE91QY5FU3/93183210_10156922018531160_3925841648914792448_o-COLLAGE.jpg Work 15 April 2020 / In Living Memory feature in the Guernsey Press. Guernsey Press https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610033229717-P74OC7RJK18IM5ZKR5LS/93519952_10156919171376160_7961789599120883712_o-COLLAGE.jpg Work 14 April 2020 / “Cherry Blossom for Natalie” features on the front cover of Contact Magazine. Guernsey Chamber of Commerce Contact Magazine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610040353944-EMQMZ9DS4ROYJSME8JR1/90591946_10156851786326160_4056126552671256576_o-COLLAGE.jpg Work 23 March 2020 / In Living Memory is in print! The book is now available from the publisher, Blue Ormer, in hardback as well as paperback (with proceeds to Age Concern Guernsey & Alderney). Blue Ormer book sales / Amazon book sales / Waterstones book sales https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610041168172-MRAM64Z24W7A85JT2AGZ/87953134_993856654349126_4989968870795116544_n.jpg Work 2 March 2020 / Artwork made by the pupils of Le Rondin School in response to my Victor Hugo portrait, now used for the "Art in School" innovative (art lending program) by Art for Guernsey. Art for Guernsey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610093630988-LI6QAPR8F895N7VI2NBM/Olympia-Mc-Ewan-Painting-%28web%29.jpg Work 28 & 29 February 2020 / Snow Fall Charity Ball / Artwork donation is auctioned and raises £1,100 for various local charities. Charity ball video https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610093980291-YSEBEZ8A08WN0E2L4NCT/83122148_10156698782376160_756482820456579072_o.jpg Work 2-27 February 2020 / "The Warmth of the Sun" group show at The Coach House Gallery. Exhibition link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/445baf45-a012-4773-933e-a244a3fd651b/83784810_10156683955156160_1149818927606398976_o.jpg Work 27 January 2020 / A reimagining of my winning doodle at the Arts Weekend at St James, with thanks to Ryan de Haaff and Mikal Dyas of #ZONE for this amazing award. LOBRAU crew https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610094862601-PNLV1GZS1ZFEJPDRTO8L/79491821_1174817159388309_7629291905582366720_o-COLLAGE.jpg Work 14 December 2019 / Affordable Art Fair / Gatehouse Gallery, Elizabeth College / Group Show. The Gatehouse Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610095283626-11OJ67R1ZWTF1UZPTRRD/72780458_10156418635046160_8937059097312755712_o-COLLAGE.jpg Work 2 November 2019 / Festive Collective event with proceeds to Bridge2 refugee aid charity / selling my Wild Flower gift cards and posters with a painting demo on the side. Guernsey Press article https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610095865998-ZMEQA93B435YZW3G3U0G/20190801_181355.jpg Work 1-31 August 2019 / Guernsey Art Network “ART IN THE ENVIRONMENT” Group show. GAN link Guernsey Press article https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610133536264-JDFEHKXBTKUCVCPJXWMC/Screen+Shot+2021-01-08+at+19.18.24.png Work 2 April 2019 / Digital Greenhouse / pieces from my Flower series on display. Digital Greenhouse link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610096712887-13P6GLFPTFPD653X3QTP/53637741_1966681583458251_4380161236491304960_o.jpg Work 9-17 March 2019 / Gatehouse Gallery, Elizabeth College / Solo Show. Guernsey Press article https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610131425979-6TICH58LDUMDQ9FCRWDF/20210108_183514-COLLAGE.jpg Work 3 February 2019 / "Portrait with Purple" on display at The Coach House Gallery as part of the group show, “Purple”. Coach House Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610097080060-DHSILQ8PS4OABNCDXK8W/50268153_10155823223036160_3973182002516983808_o-COLLAGE.jpg Work 17 January 2019 / I had the great privilege of meeting again with the amazing Baroness Pitkeathley at her place of work, the House of Lords, Westminster Palace. This week of all weeks, for Parliament and the country... deal or no deal… Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal was voted down with only 71 days to go until the UK is due to leave the EU on 29 March. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610132846734-YMTMJHMQY6EW38VP3VG8/Screen+Shot+2021-01-08+at+19.06.43.png Work 24 December 2018 / Coffee Break Chat with Yello. Yello link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610097168222-AM3S1QUI947XY4YSJ4ZW/46469303_10155700431941160_5594609075326287872_n.jpg Work 19 November 2018 / The Sixth Form at The Ladies College, asked me to speak about my Amazing Women! Yellow Chair Portraits project. They loved the theme of my exhibition this year so much, they've invited some of the women featuring in my show to speak in their "Inspiring Women" enrichment speeches. The Ladies College https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610098390488-LY6L9P7Z9GHF6WE7ZNNN/43708033_10155617231431160_804023620182474752_o-COLLAGE.jpg Work 11 October 2018 / Guernsey Art Network group show at St James Concert Hall. Guernsey Art Network link St James link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610117169635-VG2KUJ68MDSBL0AM3UBW/Our+lives+in+25+words-COLLAGE.jpg Work 15 March 2018 / Reflections on the Occupation, Greenhouse Gallery, Candie Museum / Group show. ITV Channel Islands news https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610120232980-9PL6NHDQ1E4P6QLLQVTT/Screen+Shot+2021-01-08+at+15.36.37.png Work 15 March 2018 / BBC Schools Radio initiative / La Mare de Carteret School asks me to join them to talk about my Amazing Women! Yellow Chair Portraits exhibition and ongoing project. Schools radio interview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610119294777-YTWIMZQIKQC6AE6WAKZQ/images-COLLAGE.jpg Work 8 March 2018 / International Women’s Day evening celebrations with Deloitte, holding their annual IWD event in my exhibition space, interviewing myself and a select few of my “Amazing Women” from my Amazing Women! Yellow Chair Portraits / Candie Museum. Deloitte link Guernsey Chamber of Commerce coverage Bailiwick Express coverage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610118822284-54CCPRTI3AGVDDFEC3TI/safe_image-COLLAGE+%282%29.jpg Work 8 March 2018 / Amazing Women! Yellow Chair Portraits / My featured women in my exhibition speak on International Women’s Day at Candie Museum, including Dame Mary Perkins (co-founder of Specsavers). Thanks to Sasha Kazantseva-Miller of Islandmums the Museum is free to the public on the day. School children also enjoy the celebrations, visiting my show and listening to the wonderful speakers. IWD website feature Museum at Candie link Video of speaker - Sarah Griffith Video of speakers - Dame Mary Perkins & Sasha Kazantseva-Miller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610117435658-7JFOMNCR1X8H2WC1OHW9/Screen+Shot+2021-01-08+at+14.50.04.png Work 8 March 2018 / BBC Radio Guernsey interview with one of my “Amazing Women” from my Amazing Women! Yellow Chair Portraits, Sasha Kazantseva-Miller, talking about International Women’s Day at the Museum today and my exhibition. BBC Radio Guernsey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610119694435-4TAZMM3KGMDGJUUQWGYO/28056749_578970969104583_2252597045503675613_n.jpg Work 23 February 2018 / Contact Magazine, Guernsey Chamber of Commerce article features Amazing Women! Yellow Chair Portraits exhibition. Guernsey Chamber of Commerce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610120831817-D023U6YHLDHX5L8MZQKO/Screen+Shot+2021-01-08+at+15.46.30.png Work 1 February 2018 / ITV Channel Islands News features my Amazing Women! Yellow Chair Portraits exhibition. ITV news coverage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610133194062-6TL7PKZ4MZ73HKUZ3KUA/Screen+Shot+2021-01-08+at+19.12.25.png Work 31 January 2018 / Afaafa coverage of Amazing Women! Yellow Chair Portraits solo exhibition. Afaafa article https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610132475731-VFFNYJWR9NW7VCDCREJR/IMG_20180125_181102-COLLAGE.jpg Work 25 January 2018 / Amazing Women! Yellow Chair Portraits solo exhibition opening / Greenhouse Gallery, Candie Museum. Exhibition website Guernsey Press article Guernsey Arts Commission link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610130567064-9X2ARE952ACJGG5PIL38/27173136_10155053207256160_2704833000478622385_o-COLLAGE.jpg Work 30 January - 2 March 2018 / Another Yellow Chair Portrait life size collaged papers, pen & ink drawing, on display at The Coach House Gallery as part of the group show, “Yellow”. Coach House Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610135450317-B2FJO2D0YEB2V9ECCH0W/23847345_456009258133871_6938311743713646083_o-COLLAGE.jpg Work 24 November 2017 / The Ladies College student work in response to my Victor Hugo portrait - now used for the "Art in School" innovative (art lending program) by Art for Guernsey. Art for Guernsey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610135715108-R5ALL1F4UBMY9Q4XLUX9/23511305_10159659419870008_8865208613299669443_o.jpg Work 14 November 2017 / Victor Hugo signed prints donated to Handbag2Heels event / Bridge2 refugee charity. Bridge2 link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610136376396-I41APONLG6CWA4RCMIUU/20604579_1356619701072997_5309671829954290766_n-COLLAGE.jpg Work 6 August 2017 / Skipton Arts Festival / Leading a Portrait Mono Printing Workshop. Skipton International link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610138199217-1HZFS6VABFBNH8UBHRQU/Screen+Shot+2021-01-08+at+20.09.10-COLLAGE.jpg Work 25 July 2017 / Addition Concept Art credit / The Gaelic King / Fellowship Film. Fellowship Film link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1610138549615-OW47Q2LX277CXS43Q7EI/19942830_501250483600230_1421984051575332758_o-COLLAGE.jpg Work 22 July 2017 / Arts Foundation Arts Festival / Government House / Group show plus drawing demo by myself. Guernsey Press article https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1612187955610-GY9I340LFW088RUP6OCH/Hugo+museum+ummels.png Work 15 May 2017 / David Ummels of Art for Guernsey buys Victor Hugo portrait for their private collection as well as adding to the charity’s Art in Schools initiative. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d1328bad696360001d48941/1609952929181-R33EXVQ7XTCQIL2TOJJE/%22Victor+Hugo%22+May+2017++%2F+Candie+Museum+%26+Galleries+%2F+Artwork+of+the+Month Work 3 May 2017 / Victor Hugo mixed media piece / Artwork of the Month, Candie Museum & Galleries / Portrait for auction - proceeds to Bridge2 and Tumaini Charities. 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