The Lost Children of Paradise Bletchingley 1 st of Mar

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Paul Chisholm's "The Lost Children of Paradise" Exhibition at Bletchingley Community Centre

Bletchingley, Surrey—On March 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the Bletchingley Community Centre will host a one-day solo exhibition by contemporary British artist Paul Chisholm. Titled "The Lost Children of Paradise," the exhibition features Chisholm's latest series of paintings depicting clowns, reflecting both the artist's emotional states and serving as a mirror to society and its ills.

Chisholm's artistic practice revolves around conceptual explorations of identity, gender, and politics, incorporating various media including painting, photography, installation, and objects. His works possess a strong communicative quality, bearing messages garnished with both humour and pain. The confluence of bright colours and bold puns unveils the double entendre behind every visual.

Born in Canterbury in 1983 and raised in Royal Leamington Spa, Chisholm studied Fine Art at Nottingham Trent University (2004) and completed his MA at Chelsea College of Arts in London (2020). His work often deals with his diagnosis as an openly HIV-positive person and reflects upon his own identity as a contemporary British queer artist.

"The Lost Children of Paradise" series delves into the paradoxical nature of the clown figure, which masks true sadness with makeup and flamboyance. Chisholm uses this imagery to comment on societal contradictions, exploring themes of isolation, resilience, and the human condition.

This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to engage with Chisholm's thought-provoking work, which subtly criticizes social and political circumstances through layers of personal history and emotional depth.

Exhibition Details:

• Title: The Lost Children of Paradise

• Artist: Paul Chisholm

• Date: March 1, 2025

• Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Venue: Bletchingley Community Centre, Bletchingley, Surrey

Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend.

For more information about Paul Chisholm and his work, please visit www.mrpauldavidchisholm.com.

About Paul Chisholm:

Paul Chisholm is a contemporary British artist whose work explores themes of identity, gender, and politics. Utilizing various media, his art communicates messages imbued with both humour and pain, often reflecting on his personal experiences and societal observations.

Mr paul david chisholm

About Bletchingley Community Centre:

The Bletchingley Community Centre is dedicated to hosting events that enrich the cultural fabric of the community, providing a space for artists and audiences to engage in meaningful dialogue through art.

Note to Editors: High-resolution images and interviews with the artist are available upon request.

Bletchingley Arts Festival

I am pleased to say I have been asked to give an Artist’s talk on my life and practice at the opening of the Bletchingley Arts festival Art exhibition. More details below: Last year’s inaugural BletchFest Art Exhibition at Grange Meadow Bletchingley. successfully attracted interested visitors over a weekend in May. Local artists, working in differing media including paint, ceramics and photography successfully displayed and sold their creative works while Uncle Stubble2 , using spray paints ,gave a live demonstration of his art to admiring onlookers as he produced an 8 foot square mural. Giving local artists of all levels of abilities, some exhibiting for the first time, the joy of seeing their talents appreciated was a gratifying experience.

This year’s event, to be held over the 13th and 14th May with a preview event on the 12th features many more artists with added media such as decorative metal and wood crafts. The exhibition expects to showcase the art of wood turning along with many other examples of visual and creative arts. An exhibition can and should be a festive experience too and the sweet sound of music provided by local musician Nigel Chatfield will entertain as visitors browse the many unique artworks and creative crafts on offer.

As with all BletchFest’s events the focus is on the community. Both in providing a platform for local artists to showcase their talents and encouraging community engagement with the arts in its many varied forms but at the same time, supporting local community charities. This year’s BletchFest Art Exhibition sees Renewed Hope and Ukrainian Support Charities offering their own creative arts along with Bletchingley Skills Centtre. With some children’s activities to keep them entertained as you browse, taking the opportunity to admire and perhaps acquire unique original art, and a licensed bar in the Pavilion providing refreshments and snacks the BletchFest Artists and Artisans Exhibition promises to be both exciting and entertaining and at the same time relaxed.

Entry to the event is free! The doors open from noon to 6pm on Saturday 13th May and noon to 4pm on Sunday 14th May. So come along and appreciate the abundance of artistic talent we have in East Surrey.

New Studio & winner of the golden ticket

Im pleased to say the opening yesterday at Bletchingley Castle went super well. The winner of the golden ticket was Tony Elias a member of the board of trustees at Bletchingley Parish Council. The exhibition is on view until the 3rd of October by appointment only please telephone 01883740435. Bletchingley is close to redhill station which is twenty minutes by train from either London Bridge or Victoria stations and ten minutes by car from Gatwick airport.

Iwould qlso lie to ublicly thank the Parish council for unanamously voting for my new studio which is at 78a High street, Bletchingley.Surrey.