One Work Gallery
Exhibited artists:
December 2025, Jane Lewis
January 2026, Zoe Rubens
February 2026, Linda Theophilus
March 2026, Simon Carter
April 2026, Linda Adcock
May 2026, Jevan Watkins Jones
Summer 2026, Sue Bennett
September 2026, Ella Johnston
October 2026, Michael Fletcher
One Work Gallery: Michael Fletcher
'Harvest Field'
Wednesday 4th November
Talk 2.30pm Wednesday 4th November
This month in the One Work Gallery, we are showing a painting called Harvest Field by Michael Fletcher. Michael was born in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, in 1944, but grew up in South West London. He was taught by Patrick Caulfield at Chelsea School of Art. He lives in Wivenhoe and is a member of Colchester Art Society. ‘My subject matter continues to be primarily the landscape. Observed, remembered or invented, sometimes one picture combining all these elements. Occasionally using the landscape as a stage to enact little dramas.’
Unfortunately, Michael Fletcher is unable to join us for our monthly artists' talks, but has written a statement about the artwork which will be read by Sue Bennett on Wednesday 4th November, followed by a discussion with the audience on the painting on show.
One Work Gallery is a new programme of artworks and talks by professional artists at The Nose, exhibiting in the ‘One Work Gallery’. Located above the fireplace in The Nose, this single work showcase encourages visitors to sit and contemplate an artwork over the duration of a month. The artist is invited for an informal discussion to give people the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the work. The artworks are selected by artist Sue Bennett and are installed by technician James Barnard. The artworks are for sale.
One Work Gallery: Ella Johnston
‘Oh I do like to be beside the Seaside’
Artist Talk:
Wednesday 7th October
2.30 pm, Free
The next One Work Gallery features a painting by Ella Johnston. Rooted in drawing, Ella’s practice is an ongoing investigation into mark-making, gesture, and the calligraphic line; into the ways meaning is constructed, dissolved, or withheld through the act of inscription. Ella will be talking about her painting practice, why she makes the art she makes, including the processes and materials. Her painting ‘Oh I do like to be beside the seaside ’ will be showcased at the bookshop in October.
One Work Gallery is a new programme of artworks and talks by professional artists at The Nose, exhibiting in the ‘One Work Gallery’. Located above the fireplace in The Nose, this single work showcase encourages visitors to sit and contemplate an artwork over the duration of a month. The artist is invited for an informal discussion to give people the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the work. The artworks are selected by artist Sue Bennett and are installed by technician James Barnard. The artworks are for sale.
One Work Gallery: Sue Bennett
'Pink Palm Tree'
Artist Talk. Wednesday 19th August, 2.30pm
Free
The One Work Gallery is currently showing a painting by Sue Bennett, curator of the One Work Gallery. Sue will talk about her painting 'Pink Palm Tree', and her process and way of working. The painting is currently on display at The Nose for anyone who would like to come and admire it before or during the talk.
Sue's paintings are a representation of the experience of seeing. 'I start by drawing and drawing until I find some shape or line that inspires me, then on to paint on canvas. What happens next is mysterious to me; the painting itself suggests the way forward.
I like to make colours ‘sing’. When I first started to paint, I was inspired by the brilliance of the colours in stained glass windows.'
One Work Gallery is a new programme of artworks and talks by professional artists at The Nose, exhibiting in the ‘One Work Gallery’. Located above the fireplace in The Nose, this single work showcase encourages visitors to sit and contemplate an artwork over the duration of a month. The artist is invited for an informal discussion to give people the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the work. The artworks are selected by artist Sue Bennett and are installed by technician James Barnard. The artworks are for sale.
One Work Gallery:Jevan Watkins Jones
‘On Our Origin’
Wednesday 20 May
Talk, 6.30pm
Free
Our next artist is Jevan Watkins Jones, who will be showing a mixed media work called ‘On Our Origin’. Jevan’s work is characterised by a sensitive attention to different states of nature and playful interactions with the biophysical environment. He will be talking about the work at the later time of 6.30pm on Wednesday 20th May. See more of his work here:
One Work Gallery is a new programme of artworks and talks by professional artists at The Nose, exhibiting in the ‘One Work Gallery’. Located above the fireplace in The Nose, this single work showcase encourages visitors to sit and contemplate an artwork over the duration of a month. The artist is invited for an informal discussion to give people the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the work. The artworks are selected by artist Sue Bennett and are installed by technician James Barnard. The artworks are for sale.
Next One Work Gallery Talk: Jevan Watkins Jones, Wednesday 20th May. 6.30pm
One Work Gallery: Linda Adcock
‘White Still Life’, Oil on Canvas
Wednesday 22nd April
Artist Talk 2.30pm
Free. All welcome.
Our next artist is Linda Adcock who trained at Sir John Cass School of Art (1968-9); Canterbury School of Art (1969-72) and the Royal Academy Schools (1973-76). She has shown in London, Germany and Florence and, since living in Colchester, widely in East Anglia, often the RA Schools East Anglia Group and the Colchester Art Society. Linda Adcock will be showing a painting called ‘White Still Life’, and will be joining us for a conversation about the work on Wednesday, 22nd April 2.30pm.
One Work Gallery is a new programme of artworks and talks by professional artists at The Nose, exhibiting in the ‘One Work Gallery’. Located above the fireplace in The Nose, this single work showcase encourages visitors to sit and contemplate an artwork over the duration of a month. The artist is invited for an informal discussion to give people the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the work. The artworks are selected by artist Sue Bennett and are installed by technician James Barnard. The artworks are for sale.
One Work Gallery: Simon Carter
‘Turning Back’, 2022
Wednesday 18th March
Artist Talk 2.30pm
Free. All welcome.
Our next artist is Simon Carter, who studied at Colchester Institute and then North East London Polytechnic. Often described as a 'painter's painter', his painting lies between figuration and abstraction, illustrating both landscape and the subjectivity of looking, to reflect a perceptual and psychological experience of the world. Simon is President of Colchester Art Society and has been Artist-in-residence at the University of Essex and Firstsite. Simon Carter will be showing a painting called Turning Back, and will be joining us for a conversation about the work on Wednesday, 18th March 2.30pm.
One Work Gallery is a new programme of artworks and talks by professional artists to The Nose, exhibiting in the ‘One Work Gallery’. Located above the fireplace in The Nose, this single work showcase encourages visitors to sit and contemplate an artwork over the duration of a month. The artist is invited for an informal discussion to give people the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the work. The artworks are selected by artist Sue Bennett and are installed by technician James Barnard. The artworks are for sale.
One Work Gallery: Linda Theophilus
‘Drawing 1’ (Angel)
Wednesday 18th February
Talk 2.30pm, Free
One Work Gallery is a new programme of artworks and talks by professional artists to The Nose, exhibiting in the ‘One Work Gallery’. Located above the fireplace in The Nose, this single work showcase encourages visitors to sit and contemplate an artwork over the duration of a month. The artist is invited for an informal discussion to give people the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the work. The artworks are selected by artist Sue Bennett and are installed by technician James Barnard. The artworks are for sale.
This month’s artist is Linda Theophilus. After a career as an exhibition organiser and curator, Theophilus trained as an artist at Kent Institute of Art and Design (BA 1st class 2004, MA 2005). She is part of an on-going project Winter Solstice, exploring the interaction between fine art and contemporary dance.
Linda Theophilus’ work ‘Drawing 1’ (Angel), April 2025, will be on display from Wednesday 18th February, and Linda will be joining us for a conversation about the work on Wednesday 18th February 2.30 pm, Free. All welcome.
One Work Gallery: Zoe Rubens
’Loon singing a tune’.
Artist Talk: Wednesday 14th January
2.30pm, Free.
We are excited to bring a new programme of artworks and talks by professional artists to The Nose, exhibiting in the ‘One Work Gallery’. Located above the fireplace in The Nose, this single work showcase encourages visitors to sit and contemplate an artwork over the duration of a month. The artist is invited for an informal discussion to give people the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the work. The artworks are selected by artist Sue Bennett and are installed by technician James Barnard. The artworks are for sale.
This month’s artist is Zoe Rubens is an Artist, illustrator and metal sculptor based in Ipswich, Suffolk. Working with ferrous & non-ferrous metal, cast & welded & etched, to produce intriguing sculpture & prints. https://www.zoerubens.com
Zoe Ruben’s work ‘Loon singing a tune’ will be on display from Wednesday 14th January and Zoe will be joining us for a conversation about the work on Wednesday 14th January 2.30pm, Free. All welcome.
One Work Gallery: Jane Lewis
'Summer Rain'.
From Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Wednesday 10th December, 2.30pm: Conversation about the work with artist Jane Lewis, Free.
We are excited to bring a new programme of artworks and talks by professional artists to The Nose, exhibiting in the ‘One Work Gallery’. Located above the fireplace in The Nose, this single work showcase encourages visitors to sit and contemplate an artwork over the duration of a month.
The artist is invited for an informal discussion to give people the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the work. The artworks are selected by artist Sue Bennett and are installed by technician James Barnard. The artworks are for sale.
Our first artist is Jane Lewis, an abstract painter living and working in Suffolk. She has been painting full-time since 1997, both in oils and watercolour. Her work is informed by the East Anglian landscape.
Jane Lewis’s work will be on display from Wednesday 3rd December, and Jane will be joining us for a conversation about the work on Wednesday 10th December at 2.30pm. All welcome.
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