The Art of the Doodle
Venue: Newark Works, 2 Foundry Ln, Bath BA2 3DZ
Open 11am to 6pm 27 May to 10 June / 11am to 3pm on Sun 11 June
Fully accessible, see map for full details.
In recent years, doodle art has become increasingly popular, largely due to its ability to amuse, delight, and inspire viewers of all ages, even those without an understanding of art or art making.
One also doesn’t need to have a formal art education, or even basic drawing skills, to doodle – everyone can doodle!
Thus doodling is highly accessible for anyone who wishes to express themselves through art.
“The Art of the Doodle” invites you to explore ways in which doodling can become a part of your life, even if you don’t consider yourself an “artist”.
The exhibition showcases ten artists, whose work and practice have been inspired or influenced by doodling in different ways.
You’ll discover how doodling has allowed these artists to express themselves in a variety of styles and media.
You’ll see how a simple idea – in the form of a squiggle or shape – can evolve into more complex artworks.
You’ll learn how doodling has helped some artists through their personal struggles, and developed their artistic voice or style today.
These works demonstrate just a small number of the endless possibilities that can evolve from a simple doodle.
You’re also welcome to express yourself by making your mark on our Community Doodle Wall. Feel free to draw inspiration from your life, your surroundings, and other people’s doodles. And just have fun with it!!
Happy doodling!
MaryAnn Loo, Exhibition Poster
Exhibiting Artists:
Anna Kot , ANXTI, Dom Holmes, Hemdi Umanee & family (Peter Hui, Isaac Hui, Nathan Hui), James George, Jen Price, Louis Benoit, LoveLalaland, Pascal-Michel Dubois, RobLikesToDraw
Curator MaryAnn Loo
Curated by MaryAnn Loo
MaryAnn Loo is a visual artist best known for penguin characters in whimsical scenes inspired by her travel and life experiences, and a hopeful imagination. These penguin characters are symbolic of everyone reaching their highest potential and living the life of their dreams.
Since her first solo exhibition in 2013, MaryAnn has explored various means of expression, primarily illustration and painting, and also stop-motion animation, comics, and street murals.
In 2018, MaryAnn began a street art project to install 100 Dream Tree murals around the world, symbols of an ideal space where everyone lives their best life. To date, there are nine Dream Trees in seven countries.
instagram @penguingirl_art