GODS GHOSTS AND WHAT LIES BENEATH

We are delighted to invite you to the private view of Gods Ghosts and What Lies Beneath by Yvette Appleby at Liberation Art Gallery.

The evening begins at 7pm and refreshments will be available on arrival. We will also have an introduction and artist talk by Yvette herself.

This free event is open to all, but please book your ticket via this Eventbrite page so we can manage numbers. Please note that photos and videos may be taken for our social media.

We look forward to welcoming you to a very special evening!

About the Artist - Yvette Appleby

Yvette Appleby has been exhibiting with us since we first opened our doors in 2022, and her work has consistently captured the hearts and imaginations of our visitors. Her practice blends rich storytelling with striking visual language, creating pieces that linger long after you’ve left the gallery. We are proud to showcase her first solo exhibition with us.

"I attended Art College from 1971-74 in Wolverhampton gaining a BA Honours in Fine Art Sculpture and Printmaking. I was very lucky coming from a working class background to be able to go into further education as it was by no means as common as it is today especially for women.

Fortunately, there were no fees to pay and all the materials were free. I was awarded a full grant and managed to sustain myself by working during the holidays. The cost of living was affordable if you accepted poor housing and a hand to mouth existence. Nobody felt the worse for it. Quite the opposite. The eccentric, excessive life style suited the wonderful personalities thrown together in an exciting and innovative environment, but it was a struggle to keep your place. Some of my friends were asked to leave after the first year as their work was regarded as ‘stagnant’. Small year groups and large studios were the order of the day. It was a wonderful and unforgettable learning experience.

I love experimenting with varied materials and styles but predominantly I think of myself as a surrealist. I use found objects that have a history bought from flea markets and antique fairs as a source. Old toys are not only fascinating but visibly show a life. I have a diverse collection and use them in my work if I can. They usually materialise in shadow boxes or mosaics. During lockdown, I started to use paint and fell in love with the process again. My painting evolved as an expression of past experiences including 17 years in the NHS.

I am interested in the human condition including legends, myths and faith. As such I hope my work tells a story to be interpreted by the viewer and evoke some affinity to it. I tend to work organically and rarely plan a piece apart from a vague idea. I use symbolism to add to the narrative.

I have always been interested in creative writing particularly poetry which sometimes I illustrate and use it as another form of expression.

Since I retired I have exhibited in several physical and online exhibitions including the RA summer exhibition in 2023. I am now proud to be affiliated to the Liberation Art Gallery in Brighton."