Author Archives: Gillian Taylor

About Gillian Taylor

I make collections of tiny envelopes, postcard bundles and other paper art.

Devon Open Studios 2017

Posted on August 29, 2017

On Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 Sept, Cockwood Artists will be exhibiting in Cockwood Village Hall as part of Devon Open Studios. The paper art I’ll be showing this year includes my new Viking boats which are created using nautical … Continue reading →

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Devon Open Studios 2016

Posted on September 21, 2016

Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 September, 11am – 6pm I’m exhibiting during Devon Open Studios, along with watercolorist Tony Bird. As well as the exhibition of art, there will be tea, coffee and homemade cake available. On the Sunday afternoon … Continue reading →

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Devon Open Studios 2015

Posted on August 31, 2015

Art, food and music Sat 12 & Sun 13 September I’m taking part in Devon Open Studios again this year. Tony Bird and I will be exhibiting at Cockwood Village Hall on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September from 11am to … Continue reading →

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Devon Open Studios 2014

Posted on September 12, 2014

I’m taking part in Devon Open Studios again this year. I’m exhibiting with watercolorist Tony Bird. We’ll be at Cockwood Village Hall EX6 8NU on Sat 13 and Sun 14 September from 11am to 6pm. As well as a chance … Continue reading →

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Devon Open Studios

Posted on August 31, 2013

I’m exhibiting during Devon Open Studios on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September at Cockwood Village Hall (near Starcross and Dawlish), Devon. Cockwood is a scenic village on the Exe Estuary and there are two pubs where you can get … Continue reading →

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The Art and Soul of Paper

Posted on February 9, 2013

Some of my Japanese Anemones will be shown as part of The Art and Soul of Paper, an exhibition of 21st century paper artworks to embody the essence of the Japanese papermaking heritage. The event takes place in Norwich from … Continue reading →

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Japanese Anemones

Posted on January 1, 2013

  Some time ago, a friend gave me an old Japanese book which had been damaged by insects. She thought it would be something I could use in my work. I kept the book for over a year before I … Continue reading →

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Poppies installation

Posted on November 4, 2012

This installation at the Exeter Northcott is made up of a thousand poppies created from copies of love letters written during World War II. Some of the letters were written by an aircraft engineer in Southampton to his girlfriend, who … Continue reading →

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Devon Open Studios

Posted on September 2, 2012

I’m taking part in Devon Open Studios on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September. Our exhibition is at Cockwood Village Hall EX6 8NU between 11am and 6pm each day. Also taking part in the exhibition are watercolourist Tony Bird and photographer Jane Hirst. We’ll … Continue reading →

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Seeking love letters

Posted on August 8, 2012

Would you be willing to lend me your love letters for a new piece of art? Much of my work has been inspired by communication. In particular, I’ve been working with two sets of love letters written during World War … Continue reading →

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