Sculpture on show

A MAJOR exhibition of work by sculptors from across the South West is taking place in Totnes.

Dozens of pieces of work by members of the South West Sculptors' Association went on show at the Ariel centre in Totnes until Wednesday.

The show follows a successful exhibition by the association's members at Dartington.

The work on display covers a variety of styles and media which reflects the wide ranging interests among the group of artists.

The association was formed in 2001 to bring together sculptors working and living in the South West to explore ideas about the creativity and practicality of sculpture and give mutual support.

The group meets regularly in members' studios to discuss current work or to have 'hands-on' sessions with material they are not familiar with. There is a huge variety of work within the group with members working in wood, clay, metal, glass, stone, wire, ceramic and mixed media.

The group's main exhibitons are at Dartington in the summer, at the same time as Ways with Words, and at the Ariel Centre in Totnes. It has links with Sculpture Bretagne and has held joint exhibitions.