“At the top of Chapel Street is Cornwall Contemporary, a dazzling white space opened in 2006 by Sarah Brittain-Mansbridge, its collections are a glorious showcase for Cornish artistic talent” The Independent
“Cornwall Contemporary is a palace of minimalist modernism with frequently changing exhibitions” The Guardian
“This much-loved gallery has a reputation for showcasing high quality works and for spotting talent. Wander to the top of its three floors for marvellous rooftop views of Penzance; you’ll find a mix of established British artists beside promising just-out-of-art-school finds” Maverick
Jessica Cooper’s highly anticipated new exhibition Boats + Fruit Bowls + The Things in Between can now be viewed in the gallery and on our website along with the immersive 3d virtual reality tour
Our new Winter Collection featuring paintings, ceramics and sculpture by all of our artists can be seen on three floors of the gallery and runs in conjunction with Jessica Cooper’s exhibition.
For those of you who missed our much loved David Mankin exhibition, there is still one room on our ground floor with David’s unsold work on display for you to see.
I’m delighted to welcome the artist Phil Shakespeare to Cornwall Contemporary who has a number of pieces in our new Winter Collection.
His textile art which is inspired by the bold geometric forms, light, and shadows of architecture is created by sewing together a series of linen panels which are then stretched over a frame.
Phil studied Design and Art Direction at Manchester School of Art and has worked in graphic design and in upholstery, as well as having a love of architecture and interior design, all of which influence his work which has been exhibited in London, Amsterdam, Toronto, Brussels, New York and Paris.
I’m thrilled that his incredible work is now on display at Cornwall Contemporary and he is working towards an exhibition with us for 2027.
Jessica Cooper’s ‘Knowing You’ – an early sale from her new exhibition.
Jessica’s pared back still life and landscape paintings are distilled to bold elements of line and flattened, block colour, ignoring the intricacies of extraneous detail. The absence of what is left out is equally as important to the composition as what remains. Each brush stroke deliberate, becomes weighted and redolent with meaning. Each gesture is thoughtful and bears intent. Her new collection of paintings and drawings that focus on ‘boats, fruit bowls and the things in between’ bear all the hallmarks of her unique eye for detail and stylish composition. They are extraordinary and I’m thrilled to share them all with you.
Do join us for the private view this Saturday 7th November between 11am – 1pm for the chance to chat to Jessica about her work and also to see work by all our other artists in our new Winter Collection. We look forward to seeing you.
Antonio Lopez Reche’s bronze sculpture ‘The Snooze’ (sold) in front of Patricia Kelly’s ‘Chequerboard’ textile, collage and stitch. Both part of our new Winter Collection which you can see in the gallery and on our website now. Do come along to our private view this Saturday 7th November between 11am – 1pm 🥂 our last private view of 2026 and the chance to see all of the paintings, ceramics and sculpture by all our artists over three floors plus Jessica Cooper’s fantastic new exhibition Boats + Fruit Bowls + The Things In Between in our attic gallery. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you all.
Jessica Cooper ‘Boats + Fruit Bowls + The Things In Between’
We would love to see you at the private view for this extraordinary exhibition on Saturday 7th November between 11am – 1pm 🥂 in addition to meeting Jessica Cooper and viewing her new paintings you’ll also be able to view work by all our other artists on the other three floors of the gallery in our Winter Collection.
The exhibition is open now and for those of you not able to come in person, you can view them on our website.
We look forward to sharing these very special paintings and drawings with you all.
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