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At the newly opened contemporary fine art gallery, Fleek Gallery, the director, Dan Martin, is a big Hirst fan. “I’ve followed him for years. I remember being blown away by the Sensation show [the 1997 blockbuster that included his pickled shark] and it’s great to be based in a town associated with him.” Read the full interview here;  https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2018/sep/28/damien-hirst-retreat-optimism-ilfracombe-stay

Emma’s work will be on display at Fleek Gallery 14th – 30th September. I’ve always been a bit of a hoarder. I love miniature things – dolls houses, Barbie shoes, Polly Pockets (remember those?!) and of course the baby bottles of booze you get on planes. Even plane meals actually! The way they’re all compartmentalized. As a kid that was genuinely my favorite part of the holiday. Yeah, weird. The bottle thing has been a part of my practice for a very very long time. I’ve been working with bottle miniatures for about 15 years. Initially when I was trying...

Q Was there a definitive point in your life you remember making the decision you wanted to be an artist? A No. Although I have often decided not to be an artist. But that never lasts long. Q Who has inspired you? A Everyone inspires me, for good or bad. Q Do you have a favourite colour? A Not one...at the moment I am most interested in trying to recreate the blue of lapis lazuli as used in religious depictions of Mary. And also in GOLD! Q What’s your opinion on modern art? A The more the merrier. Q Is...