Award-Winning Photographer Alan Ranger on Show at Gallery150

Alan Ranger's first solo exhibition at Gallery150, showcases stunning and dramatic images of Warwickshire and the UK countryside and coastline.

In his first solo show ‘Escapes’, Alan Ranger takes us on an evocative journey across land and sea.

A passionate photographer, Alan, who previously wrote poetry, expresses his creative vision through the lens of a camera, immortalising objects, people and landscapes that reflect the beauty of light, shade and texture.

In 2008, after attending a workshop with John Gravett of Lakeland Photographic Holidays, Alan transformed his hobby into a vocation, exhibiting at shows with FIAP (Federation Internationale de l'Art Photographique) and British Photographic Exhibitions (BPE), winning numerous awards for his landscapes. In 2010, he gained a "Licentiateship" at the Royal Photographic Society, and now aims to complete his Associate Distinction in 2012.  Alan, who works as an IT Manager, also runs local photography meet ups and provides tuition and master classes to beginners and those looking to pursue their interest in photographic art.  

His varied work has a unique style that he has developed through his determination and an innate desire for perfection. The photographer takes something seemingly ordinary and transforms it into something extraordinary, creating dynamic and inspiring images that draw the viewer into a magical and dreamlike world.

In a poetry of texture and light, Alan’s vision and emotion can be clearly seen in his images, which are often inspired by his love of music, but also his ability to view everyday scenes and objects from a different and unusual perspective, providing the viewer with a window into his soul.

To view more images from Alan Ranger's photography book click here.

The exhibition at Gallery150 will run from 6^th December until 18^th December 2011. The private view will be held on Tuesday, 6^th December 2011 from 7-9pm.

Run and showcased by LSA, the gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 6pm / Sunday 11am - 4pm.

BRINK Bring a Taste of the Swinging Sixties to Kenilworth

John Lennon Pop Art print by Bill Zygmant

A rare occasion to view iconic photographs of The Avengers, Marc Bolan, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Lulu and Paul McCartney.

BRINK is proud to present the works of world renowned, celebrity photographer Bill Zygmant at Kenilworth Wines, in Talisman Square.

Passionate about photography from a very early age, Bill’s career began in 1962, when he joined a Fleet Street picture agency, later going freelance in 1966, taking pictures of stars, such as Bananarama, the Bee Gees, Peter Davidson, Mary Hopkins, Madness, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rod Stewart and Barbara Windsor,  to name but a few, with his works regularly published in Billboard, Musical Express , Picture Post and many national British newspapers and magazines.

Bill also took the first photograph of John Lennon and Yoko Ono on the Kings Road in London, months before the official announcement of their relationship. And, he even has a suite named after him at The Hard Day’s Night Hotel in Liverpool, where two of his pictures are also displayed in the John Lennon Suite, next to the famous white piano. Recently, Bill’s work was also used on the cover of George Harrison’s biography ‘Working Class Mystic’.

In the Vino Veritas V showcase, BRINK will be unveiling  a rare, never seen before limited edition, Pop Art print of John Lennon in the style of Andy Warhol, as well as photographs of George Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Jimi Hendrix, Marc Bolan, Lulu and the Avengers.

All works are signed and available for sale. As a Christmas gift, BRINK is offering clients a 10% discount on any photographs purchased before 20^th December.

The BRINK showcase will run from 1 December 2011 until January 31^st 2012. Kenilworth Wines is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00am until 19.00pm.

Melvyn Warren-Smith Bares All

Melvyn Warren-Smith will be holding his solo show ‘Exposed’ at Gallery150, the LSA-run gallery space in Leamington.

Born in Kingston-Upon-Thames, this internationally renowned artist studied Fine Art in Epson for six years, later becoming an illustrator for IPC and Grestock and Marsh, working on illustrations for short stories, books and magazines for the likes of Annabel, Maeve Binchy, Josephine Cox, The People’s Friend, Woman and many more.

Melvyn, who currently lives and works near Leamington Hastings, is an eclectic and prolific artist, whose brushstrokes seem to effortlessly sweep across a wide range of subject matter, including still life, landscapes, portraits, and nudes.

But, he is not just about art, he is also a passionate and charismatic personality. In fact, in the ‘Exposed’ exhibition invitation Melvyn is seen putting himself in the shoes of a life model, concealing his modesty with an artist’s palette. And, with the vast array of small and large works, one gets the impression that he really is baring all, in what could almost be viewed as a ‘life-time’ showcase of works.

Curated by Kate Livingstone, the exhibition will be held from 22nd November until 4th December 2011. The private view will be held on Tuesday, 22nd November from 7pm.

Gallery150, Regent Court Shopping Centre, 9 Livery Street, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4NP.