New exhibition features 'eclectic' group of works

Ella Magee's paintings feature in the exhibition at the Erin Arts Centre

A painter behind a exhibition drawing together 40 pieces by an "eclectic group" of local artists said the display was designed to offer "something for everyone".

Titled Rock Paper Canvas in a nod to the range of materials used, it features work by Sally Black, Ongky Wijana, Ella Magee, Ellie Baker and Helen Faragher.

The exhibition, which includes stone carvings, ink drawings and landscape paintings, is on show at the Erin Arts Centre until 15 August.

Artist Ella Magee said: "There is a real energy about the work, it is a really eclectic group of pieces."

The exhibition features the work of five artists, including Sally Black

The collection is on display until 15 August

It follows the recent success of the Six Ways of Seeing exhibition at the House of Manannan, and includes work from five of those six artists.

Magee said the latest collection aimed to bring new artwork to "another part of the island" and represented a "diverse range of work" by those involved.

Artworks include a stone slate featuring a Celtic cross designs, a sculpture of a Loughtan sheep's head, a series of portraits of brushes in antique frames, and various colourful and monochromatic paintings and drawings of Manx landscapes.

The artworks cover a range of styles

Work from stone carver Ongky Wijana is also featured in the exhibition

Magee said people "have their own style and aesthetics", and it was "rare" for an exhibition "to have such a range in one space".

"There is something exciting about this new collection of work," she said.