Lewis Carroll and Alice
The Exhibition is open from 22nd July to 7th August, 12 til 4, Monday to Friday. )
There are also a number of scenes such as the tea party above and a croquet ground. One of the most unusual exhibits was provided by Youth Volunteering Warrington - the giant top hat shown on the left with the king and queen of hearts. and also the Mad Hatter's Tea House provided by Marje Smith - click on the links to see more. )
Photograph by Colin Lane. The Opening)
The exhibition was opened by the Lord and Lady Mayoress of Liverpool, Mr and Mrs Steve Rotherham, seen officiating at a tea party on the right, together with the Leader of Liverpool City Council Councillor Warren Bradley. Photograph by Colin Lane. )
Alice was represented by Laura Davenport the daughter of Mr and Mrs Davenport of Davenports Florists and Farm Shop whom we met when we recently helped open their Alice themed cafe. Their premises are well worth a visit for friendly relaxed service and good quality food. Photograph by Colin Lane. Samples From the ExhibitionBelow are images of some of the paintings and sculptures, just click on the image to see them full size in our viewer:- )
The Tea Party by Suzanne Armer Mixed media Height: 13 inches; Width: 9 inches; £250 )
Alice Wonders by Peter Barker Watercolour Height: 5 inches; Width: 6.5 inches; £14 )
"Who Are You?" by Louise Boyce Pen and charcoal Height: 11 inches; Width: 8 inches; £75 )
Alice and the Cheshire Cat by Beth Burke Acrylic Height: 8 inches; Width: 10 inches; £50 )
Through The Looking Glass by John Chatterton Mixed Media Height: 11 inches; Width: 12 inches; £165 )
"Can All The Flowers Talk?" by Janet Cobbold Acrylic Height: 12 inches; Width: 10 inches; £20 )
White Rabbit by Carol Crankshaw Pen and wash Height: 13 inches; Width: 9 inches; £50 )
Rocking Horse Fly by Siobhan Cull Mixed media Height: 14 inches; Width: 10.5 inches; £45 )
"Goodbye Feet" by Len Ehlen Oil on canvas Height: 31 inches; Width: 31 inches; £480 )
Mad Hatter's Party by Thomas Everett Ceramic Height: 13 inches; Width: 7 inches; £95 )
Hullabaloo in Wonderland by June Gilligan Acrylic Height: 9 inches; Width: 8 inches; £100 )
Lewis Carroll's Dream by Carl Hodgson Acrylic on canvas Height: 23 inches; Width: 19 inches; £200 )
Adventures of Alice by Kate Jackson Acrylic Height: 12 inches; Width: 12 inches; £30 )
Mad Hatter by William James Watercolour Height: 8 inches; Width: 10 inches; £45 )
I Am the Egg Man - I Am The Walrus by Granelli Ink/acrylic Height: 12.5 inches; Width: 20 inches; £150 )
This Way to Wonderland? by Jonquil McVey Mixed media Height: 10 inches; Width: 6.5 inches; £50 )
"Step Into Wonderland" by Lucy Noakes Mixed media Height: 2 inches; Width: 10 inches; £150 )
The Mad Hatter's Tablecloth by Judith Railton Fabric and paint with found objects Height: 40 inches; Width: 36 inches; £150 )
Mad Hatter by Sydney F Smith Acrylic Height: 21 inches; Width: 17 inches; £85 )
Down the Rabbit Hole by Frances Walden-Jones Pastel Height: 16 inches; Width: 12 inches; £50 )
Alice in the Garden by Kirsty Walker Watercolour and Ink Height: 11 inches; Width: 8 inches; £45 | |
