Imminent Nostalgia
Vector graphic / painting / sculpture
“A latecomer to artistic expression, I started using my MacBook and the free Inkscape graphics tool to create images. Experimentation has led to a collection of images around buildings, landscapes, and representing musical performance. I have written and illustrated a children’s book. I am currently working on painting with acrylics and clay sculpture.”
Artist’s links
Jan Doherty (A)
Textile art
“I love the detail of a leaf, lichen or flower, the flow of the water, the colour and texture of bricks and stones and I enjoy the changes throughout the year. Colour and texture are integral to my work. I create quilted collages and monoprints using self-dyed and printed fabrics, to build rich layers that invite deeper exploration.”
Artist’s links
Luísa Freitas (A)
Art form
“I am Luisa Freitas, a Visual Artist, working in Illustration and 2D Animation. I work with traditional as well as digital art mediums in various works. My solo art projects are focused on visual storytelling, using striking images to convey an impactful message to the audience. As a freelance artist, I also run community art projects and events with creative organisations to bring the arts to the local communities and make it more accessible for the audience. I deliver art workshops for people of all ages with schools, museums and local communities. I have been working in the visual arts for the last six years and what I enjoy the most is exploring the local arts scene and collaborating with creatives and organisations.”
Artist’s links
Activity
Ping Kelly
Painting – oil
“I am a graduate of Yunnan Arts University in Kunming. My preference is for abstract painting in oils, but I have experimented with acrylics and watercolours in the traditional Chinese style. After settling in the UK, I developed my skills as a portrait painter and recently ventured into landscapes.”
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Robin Stones (A)
Found objects / photography /drawing / installation
“I am a self-taught artist and curator from North Lincolnshire. My artwork often comes about through a slow process of collecting items and ideas. I express myself through acts of ‘Re-appreciation’ – creating mixed media pieces that often consist of found objects, drawings, and photography. The labour of empathy and loss are key themes in my work, with lots of helpings of class struggle, gender deviance, and British heritage mixed into the final piece.”
Artist’s links
(A) Assembly House associated artist
Artist Studios / project space
Assembly House is an artist-led community arts organisation, project space, and artist studios. They are based in a Victorian mill beside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Armley. They provide affordable studio spaces and support for artists who are early in their careers. They are currently home to 65 artists, with professional practices in a range of disciplines. They also develop creative projects, working with the local community. They hold regular events and exhibitions, showcasing a variety of art forms from both established and emerging artists.
Find out more about Assembly House using the links below:
Access Guide
Community – Girlguiding Leeds centre.
You can approach the Trefoil Centre via Morris Lane or Hesketh Mount, though the Morris Lane driveway is steeply sloped. The venue image shows the Hesketh Mount entrance.
- The entrance is at the rear of the building and there will be signs to direct visitors.
- There is a 10 cm step up into the building and a 2 cm door threshold.
- A portable ramp is available upon request.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is between # cm wide with no handrails.
- There is a single manual door at the entrance.
- The entrance door has a width of 95 cm.
- There is step-free access as you enter and throughout the interior.
- There is an interior door leading to the main room.
- The interior double doors open to provide a combined clearance width of 110 cm.
- Seating is available.
The entrance is shown below.
Assistance dogs are allowed, but pet dogs are not permitted.
There is a gender-inclusive accessible toilet.
Not available at this location.
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