A SOLO SHOW FROM ARTIST KATE MCMINNIES.
3RD - 18TH MAY
INHERENT RHYTHMS
Art at Artelium
Explore Sussex wine and culture at Artelium. We collaborate with Sussex-based and national artists, showcasing contemporary art exhibitions, an expanding sculpture garden and cultural events amidst the beautiful landscape of the South Downs.
INHERENT RHYTHMS
3rd - 18th May
Kate McMinnies’ solo exhibition at Artelium explores the shape and feel of time itself. The South Downs is an inspirational force for Kate; its grand, undulating shape inspiring the lyrical, fluid forms of her sculptures. Walking this sweep of landscape daily, the Downs has become vessel of noticing. She observes large changes: the ochre blink of gorse, the mulch of leaves, the flocculent arrival of blossom. But it is also a place for small observations.
The hedgerow often goes unnoticed. It’s a boundary which segments the grand vista, often looked over like the ground beneath our feet. For this body of work, Kate has taken unnoticed materials, respectfully collected from hedgerows and the earth, and interpolated them in her contemporary, contemplative pieces. This exhibition features a series of twisted hanging sculptures accompanied by long sections of hazel or bramble, lovingly urged round the clay coils. To accompany these are a series of vessels made from hand-processed wild clay, dropped or nudged through the throw, using dynamic movement and gravity to create organic shapes, the final form capturing the movement that made it. These receptacles hold collections of flora from hedgerows, encircling these pieces of natural stories, for the viewer to appreciate them as beautiful objects and artefacts of time.
CULTURAL TALKS
Our series of monthly talks at the estate. On (mostly) the last Wednesday of the month, enjoy discussions, demonstrations and performances from experts in the fields of WINE, ART & NATURE. Nurture your curiosity and connect with a collection of like-minded souls, all whilst enjoying a glass of delicious wine, naturally…
Browse upcoming events on the ‘Whats On’ page of our website.
Artefact Wines
The unique, small-batch wines we produce - known as our Artefacts - embody the innovative spirit of the Artelium project, tying together our Winemaking and Arts programme. Each release represents an opportunity for the Winemaker to experiment and be creative.
For each Artefact wine released, an original artwork is commissioned to form part of Artelium’s growing collection. The commissioned work includes the label designs, which mirror the artisanal nature of the wines.
The art that remains on site remains as a memory - an Artefact - of the wine once the limited-release has been sold and enjoyed.
Past Exhibitions
Discover Artelium’s past exhibitions, which feature artists such as Ella Porter, Will Nash, and Judith Alder
The Artefact Prize
We’re delighted to be giving a Sussex-based artist or maker the chance to design Artefact wine labels, win a commission for up to three related artworks and exhibit at the estate.
We are providing this fantastic opportunity through our new ‘Artefact Prize’ which has been created in collaboration with The Sussex Contemporary.
The 2024 prize was awarded to sculptor Rosie Mortimer.
We’re excited to be working with Rosie on the labels for our next range of Artefact wines, released in 2025.
Online Gallery
Discover our online gallery with prints, objects and sculpture from current and past exhibitions available to purchase online.
Skelton Workshops
Artelium hosts the Skelton Workshops who offer art courses in stone sculpture and letter carving, following in the tradition of acclaimed sculptor John Skelton.
Discover our top 5 Sussex cultural events for August, spanning both prolific public galleries and smaller independent ventures.