Antlers, the nomadic gallery established in 2010 By Jack Gibbon now represents some twenty one artists and until now has only been gracing the Bristol art scene with regular exhibitions in disused sites from Cabot Circus to Hotwells (where they are currently in Purifier House).
I had the pleasure of working with Jack on a joint project a few years ago and have followed Antlers with interest ever since. Jack has a keen eye for, as he puts it, "showcasing a burgeoning scene of artists who explore themes such as narrative, space and the natural world through compelling and impeccably executed work." The result is a diverse mix of artists who create everything from ethereal worlds and magical landscapes to exquisitely painted animals and fabric-sculpted busts.
Antlers has now finally made that seemingly impossible leap from far-off Bristol to teeny-tiny Bath with a fantastic show in a fittingly teeny-tiny space on Margarets Buildings. Considering how literally and metaphorically large many of the works produced by Antlers artists are, this space is a triumph and most definitely deserves the slightly off the beaten track walk to the top of the city.
The first show is a selection of Abigail Reed's magnificent paintings and will be followed by Charles Emerson and Dorcas Casey...both of which are not to be missed.
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