Lunchtime Conversation:
Love and Hope in the Abstract

Join staff member Alison Hayes in the Comrades in Art exhibition to discuss paintings by Ithell Colquhoun and John Tunnard.

We will explore thoughts about Colquhoun and Tunnard's visionary works and reflect on how they could have motivated both the viewers and artists themselves during the bleak war years.

Can we, too, find encouragement in these abstract works and garner strength and resilience for our present day challenges and troubles, both on a personal and societal level? 

Taking inspiration from the Artists' International Association - join us to come together and picture a collective and collaborative future. All most definitely welcome!

This event is free to ticket holders. Buy a ticket to Comrades in Art here.

Alison currently works at Towner and studied Fine Art Sculpture at Brighton University where she made objects, films and installations that echoed her fascination with light, space and the inclusion of the ‘viewer’. She has a particular interest in making connections and collaborating through art, conversation and creativity.

Her work and ideas can be seen at @inkyskipper.bsky.social

We have a budget available to make this event as accessible as possible – this can include interpretation services or other access needs we can meet to enable you to participate.

If you require access arrangements, please email programme@townereastbourne.org.uk two weeks before the event date so that we can book a service if needed.