Performing & Visual Arts
WATER - nor any drop to drink A MAKE SPACE
Join us in person for an unforgettable creative experience at WATER - nor any drop to drink A MAKE SPACE!
Rosie Burns and Caroline Lumb are taking over Art Upstairs Gallery to make and display new Art works, for sale, based on the theme of Water. Dive into discussions, learn about process and techniques, new art works that celebrate the essence of water and its importance. Whether you're passionate about environmental issues or just curious, this event is a perfect chance to connect, learn, and get inspired.
Make Space' is an opportunity for people to see contemporary artists at work in the Art Upstairs gallery. Rosie and Caroline will be creating new works which will become part of the exhibition in the gallery during the week. This work will range from painting to print making, all works will be for sale - unique collaborative works will also be made . They will be happy to discus their work and the various techniques they use.
Don’t miss out—come make a splash with us!
Contemporary abstract art at affordable prices.
Mixed media paintings blurring the lines between realism and abstraction.
Caroline Lumb is an artist based in Devon, UK. Her practice focuses on blurring the boundaries between realism and abstraction. Caroline creates work that captures the essence of the subject. She works by sketching in the studio and outside, developing ideas, bringing them back inside and working towards finished pieces.
'My focus is on colour, new explorations and mixed media, at the same time I strive to combine traditional techniques with contemporary approaches and materials to create one-of-a-kind artworks. I hope that my art is accessible to everyone and creates interest for you the viewer.'
Rosie’s work is a vibrant exploration of light, life, and the interplay between humanity and the environment. Her portfolio spans two primary themes: the figure and the landscape, with additional fleeting moments of inspiration often sparking new creations. A recurring motif in her work is the helicoidal spiral—echoing forms found in DNA, shells, surf, and clouds—infusing her compositions with universal and natural patterns.
Rosie’s work often explores water, skies, and the human form, there’s a distinct dichotomy in style and intention between her landscape and figurative pieces. Prolific in her practice, Rosie has built a large portfolio, a selection of which can be seen on her website. She lives and works in Bideford, North Devon, England, supplementing art sales with teaching and running art workshops from her studios ROSIE AND RED ART AND LEATHER
Rosie’s art reflects on our relationship with the environment. She is keen to use her work as a voice for envoronmental concern - PLASTIC BEACH is an expanding body of work, now moving up the estuary to consider the fragility of our waterways and need for protection, investment and elimination of destructive pollution - she is an Artivist, an environmentalist and humanitarian. Her seascapes, landscapes and sky-scapes celebrate her wonder of the natural world: VIDEO LINK
A not-for-profit Community Interest Company who work to promote the art of Artists and Makers from north Devon, and support art makers across the UK. Art Makers create live and virtual exhibitions, provide an online sales gallery for over 190 North Devon artists and makers, part of the New Atlantic Wave.
Opened in 2023 Art Upstairs gallery, 1st Floor, 24 The Quay, Bideford EX39 2EZ as a permanent home for north Devon artists and makers.
Rosie Burns Art Makers Portfolio Gallery
Caroline Lumb Art Makers Portfolio Gallery
Learn more by visiting the space 11am-3pm, 12th-18th January 2026:
https://www.artmakers.uk/event/make-space-with-rosie-burns-and-caroline-lumb/
